Z4 wheels

phil-simon · 01-22-2011, 09:01 PM

Hi guys

I want to upgrade my 2006 Z4 3.0si to the M-Roadster wheels. They are $ 295 a piece on ebay motors:

(http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Z...#ht_3441wt_941)

but I also found them cheaper at

http://www.originalwheels.com/bmw-wheels/z42006rims.php

and at

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/59610...#ht_3577wt_941

My questions: Does anyone know of quality differences or is this just a better deal, period?

Also can anyone recommend an affordable set of tires that match the wheels? Mine are up. Not sure if I need run-flats. Conventional would probably do?

Thanks and sorry if the question sounds stupid. First time wheel buyer .. :-)

Phil

3002 tii · 01-22-2011, 09:12 PM

i wouldn't buy any of them, you see used ones on sale here all the time.

but to answer your question, difference in quality comes down to those individual sellers. if they're new, spare, unused obviously they're all ok. but some shops will recondition wheels, and then it comes down to how bad it was originally damaged (superficial rash/curbage or bends/cracks) and how good of a repair job they did.

if i were you, just look on the classifieds here, plenty of guys always replacing their oem wheels. just be sure they fit. i would think the offset is too aggressive but i've seen threads where others got it to fit. you just might encounter some rubbing on bump... fender rolling could always solve that.

3002 tii · 01-22-2011, 09:13 PM

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465064

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472056

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466563

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465739

pokeybritches · 01-22-2011, 09:14 PM

You'll need to figure out what (if any) modifications you need to do to make them fit. Try a search for that.

There's a separate wheel and tire section, so your question would be better asked there.

Browse the for sale/classified section on zpost. You can get a whole set for much cheaper.

jay80 · 01-23-2011, 05:10 AM

People upgrade their rims and sell almost brand new rims all the time. I'd look into those.

CalRick · 01-23-2011, 12:59 PM

The offsets of the M wheels are different from that of the i/si wheels owing to the different suspensions. Not sure what needs to be done to make them fit, if it's reasonably possible at all. You may need to go with an aftermarket wheel depending on what style you want - I think Borbet makes/made a wheel of similar style to the M wheel that reasonably fit the standard Z's.

Jbs · 01-23-2011, 01:00 PM

Lol you can buy mine, with PS2s for much cheaper than 300 a wheel

Huz-Z · 01-24-2011, 08:50 AM

Original Wheels = reconditioned I think.

imz4n · 01-24-2011, 01:56 PM

9" on the rear can work, but you will need 8" for the fronts

01-22-2011, 09:01 PM	#1
phil-simon Enlisted Member 5 Rep 39 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Z4 wheels - question for the pros Hi guys I want to upgrade my 2006 Z4 3.0si to the M-Roadster wheels. They are $ 295 a piece on ebay motors: (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-Z...#ht_3441wt_941) but I also found them cheaper at http://www.originalwheels.com/bmw-wheels/z42006rims.php and at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/59610...#ht_3577wt_941 My questions: Does anyone know of quality differences or is this just a better deal, period? Also can anyone recommend an affordable set of tires that match the wheels? Mine are up. Not sure if I need run-flats. Conventional would probably do? Thanks and sorry if the question sounds stupid. First time wheel buyer .. :-) Phil
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2285 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	i wouldn't buy any of them, you see used ones on sale here all the time. but to answer your question, difference in quality comes down to those individual sellers. if they're new, spare, unused obviously they're all ok. but some shops will recondition wheels, and then it comes down to how bad it was originally damaged (superficial rash/curbage or bends/cracks) and how good of a repair job they did. if i were you, just look on the classifieds here, plenty of guys always replacing their oem wheels. just be sure they fit. i would think the offset is too aggressive but i've seen threads where others got it to fit. you just might encounter some rubbing on bump... fender rolling could always solve that. __________________ Follow for latest mods
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2285 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465064 http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472056 http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466563 http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=465739 __________________ Follow for latest mods
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pokeybritches Colonel 479 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [10.00] 2006 BMW Z4M [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [9.00]	You'll need to figure out what (if any) modifications you need to do to make them fit. Try a search for that. There's a separate wheel and tire section, so your question would be better asked there. Browse the for sale/classified section on zpost. You can get a whole set for much cheaper.
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01-23-2011, 05:10 AM	#5
jay80 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 06 M coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	People upgrade their rims and sell almost brand new rims all the time. I'd look into those.
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CalRick Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 282 Posts Drives: '15 M235 & '95 M3 tracktoy ; Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Los Angeles or Monterey iTrader: (1) Garage List 2016 X3 Xdrive28d [0.00] 2015 BMW M235i [0.00] 1995 BMW M3 [0.00]	The offsets of the M wheels are different from that of the i/si wheels owing to the different suspensions. Not sure what needs to be done to make them fit, if it's reasonably possible at all. You may need to go with an aftermarket wheel depending on what style you want - I think Borbet makes/made a wheel of similar style to the M wheel that reasonably fit the standard Z's.
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01-23-2011, 01:00 PM	#7
Jbs The Photographer 76 Rep 628 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC BSM/Black extended Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Lol you can buy mine, with PS2s for much cheaper than 300 a wheel __________________ John Batte Photography / Flickr / Facebook 2007 ///M Coupe BSM/Black Extended/Loaded \| RPi GT Exhaust w/custom gloss black tips \| KW V3 \| Michelin PSS 245/265 \| Pinnacle F1 Tint 35% \| ZHP Shift Knob
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Original Wheels = reconditioned I think. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package.
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01-24-2011, 01:56 PM	#9
imz4n Captain 57 Rep 822 Posts Drives: 2006 3,0 si TITANIUM SIlVER Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orange County Ca. iTrader: (0)	9" on the rear can work, but you will need 8" for the fronts __________________ SoCal Z Enthusiast contact me to get on the list. Events for like minded people and when you talk about your Z, we will know what you are saying. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ZSCCACalifornia/
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