WTB Styling 78 or Styling 42 17' alloys

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Mon 03 Feb, 2014 12:28

Hi guys,

I'm currently searching for a set of Styling 78 or Styling 42 17' alloys, please propose!
Postage to Italy will be required...
I will also consider wheels in need of refurbishment, but perfectly round!

Many thanks for your help!

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Mon 03 Feb, 2014 13:09

Lorenzo wrote:Hi guys,

, please propose!

Well, it is nearly Valentine's Day!

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Mon 03 Feb, 2014 19:21

Should I say 'please offer?'

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Fri 07 Feb, 2014 19:57

They very hard to find for some reason (the 78's).
I managed to get a set of Style 78's by buying and entire 2.2 sport and taking them off (along with interior and facelift lights).
The 78'S are lovely, I just need to get some quality spacers to help it sit right (also have 18 inch Beyern Multis that sit perfectly on the car with no spacers and I am used to wheels filling the arches properly now. The 78's don't even though they are staggered but easily sorted, job for the summer..)

Good luck with the hunt.

HBmw3 · Post by **HBmw3** » Fri 07 Feb, 2014 22:41

You have good taste, that's for sure.
The original 7,5/8,5 set style 78 is hard to find indeed.
Very wanted in the UK (I think there is no country in the world where so may ZZZ's are on 78's) so hard to find here.
Not very popular on the European continent, so also hard to find there.
You might try this guy: http://www.autobarthobraat.nl/home
I bought a set 78's from him once.

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 10:25

Dino D wrote:Good luck with the hunt.

Thank you Dino, your car looks awesome! Here in Italy we have no possibility to fit 18' alloys, mad world...

Bartho Braat is a well known zed's parts 'pusher' also in Italy, I will keep an eye on his auctions.

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 13:57

Thanks, can't wait for spring and summer again to use it more.

Why can't you have 18's in Italy? Is it the law or do you live in Rome so will crack them!!

When I bought my car Id only seen pics if it from the seller and in the pics I thought the 18's were too big and planned to sell them for 17's straightaway. However when I saw in the flesh for the first time with 18s I was convinced. In the photos 18 look big but in real life when you look at the car it looks just right, especially with a deep dish.
The 17s do make for a better drive and more progressive handling but I do prefer the 18s when I'm looking at the car. So it's nice to have both sizes I guess.

I think 17inch beyern multis would be me ideal wheel one day, that way I have the dish and the bigger tyre side walls..

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 14:28

I have these 17" original BMW 2 part rims in pristine condition. No scrapes, chips, scuffs, rust etc...perfect wheels.. They are narrow / wides and are currently on my Z3 3.0...
Make me a stupid offer....

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 17:09

Dino D wrote:Thanks, can't wait for spring and summer again to use it more.

Why can't you have 18's in Italy? Is it the law or do you live in Rome so will crack them!!

When I bought my car Id only seen pics if it from the seller and in the pics I thought the 18's were too big and planned to sell them for 17's straightaway. However when I saw in the flesh for the first time with 18s I was convinced. In the photos 18 look big but in real life when you look at the car it looks just right, especially with a deep dish.
The 17s do make for a better drive and more progressive handling but I do prefer the 18s when I'm looking at the car. So it's nice to have both sizes I guess.

I think 17inch beyern multis would be me ideal wheel one day, that way I have the dish and the bigger tyre side walls..

Hi Dino,
As i bought my Z3 last February, I immediately tried to fit 18's by asking the permission to Bmw Italy (My girlfriend works at the local Bmw dealer). We had a categorical NO. By having 18's you're risking the seizure of the car, and your assurance would not pay in case of an accident.
The only 10/15 Z3 in Italy that have 18 inches wheels have been imported from Germany.
This is my car now, with brand new 32's (Bilstein B8 and Eibach springs are waiting to be fitted):

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 18:25

Hi Lorenzo,

That doesn't surprise me.
I lived in Greece for a number of years and am familiar with absurd laws! Over there the car tax on anything over 2000cc is 1200euro and more per year!
Done business in Italy and some of the laws are crazy but love the place!
Great place to drive a Z though. You enjoy a slight better quality of ride anyway on 17s so you not missing much!
Once lowered you'll be happy with the 17s as it makes big difference on looks. Maybe try some spacers to fill it out more.
The 32s that you have go for sill money here as very popular, classic BMW look and looks great on yours.

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 18:47

16 inch OK?

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Sat 08 Feb, 2014 18:58

@ Dino: Thank you for appreciating my Z.

@ Spurs fan: I got 42s 16' inches with Nokian WR2 winter tyres. Thanks, anyway.

Rafolian · Post by **Rafolian** » Sun 09 Feb, 2014 09:57

Here in Spain you must have the same size wheels and tyres as stated on the registration documents otherwise it's an itv (mot) failure. I have 16 inch Avensis alloys on she who must be obeyed' Yaris, looks and handles much better but have to put the standard sofa casters back on for the test each year!
Fortunately road tax is much cheaper here than Greece tho', goes by cc and where you live. My 2.8 is €82.00!

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Sun 09 Feb, 2014 12:18

Hi Rafolian,
Here I pay about 500,00 Euros/year for the possession of my 2.2.

Southernboy · Post by **Southernboy** » Mon 10 Feb, 2014 08:28

Hi Lorenzo.
I've sent you a PM regarding freight charges.

BladeRunner919 · Post by **BladeRunner919** » Mon 10 Feb, 2014 13:47

spurs fan in a coupe wrote:16 inch OK?

Are you selling those? How much?

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Wed 12 Feb, 2014 13:13

Hi guys,
Do you have any new proposition?
I almost sold my 32's...

HBmw3 · Post by **HBmw3** » Wed 12 Feb, 2014 17:59

Not very cheap but if they are in great shape.....:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/360845272927?ssP ... 1438.l2649

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Wed 12 Feb, 2014 21:32

HBmw3 wrote:Not very cheap but if they are in great shape.....:

http://www.ebay.de/itm/360845272927?ssP ... 1438.l2649

They need to be fully refurbished, definitely too expensive!

Thanks anyway for your help!

HBmw3 · Post by **HBmw3** » Wed 12 Feb, 2014 21:45

Yes you are fully right, missed the the photos with the details.
But you might try to make him a reasonable offer. He probably will not sell them for this price.

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Thu 13 Feb, 2014 09:34

HBmw3 wrote:Yes you are fully right, missed the the photos with the details.
But you might try to make him a reasonable offer. He probably will not sell them for this price.

I'll do that! Thank you for your help!

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Thu 20 Feb, 2014 12:01

Also considering BBS RC304 / RC305, proper sizes!

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Tue 04 Mar, 2014 19:53

Just bought some brand new Styling 78! Mission accomplished! Thanks to all!

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Tue 04 Mar, 2014 20:00

Congrats Lorenzo, where did you manage to find a new set from?

HBmw3 · Post by **HBmw3** » Tue 04 Mar, 2014 21:32

Good work! When can we see the pics?

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Wed 05 Mar, 2014 13:04

Hi guys! The wheels have been shipped this morning from Germany, please be patient!

Dino D · Post by **Dino D** » Wed 05 Mar, 2014 19:02

Is a new set from BMW? Can I ask how much?

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Wed 05 Mar, 2014 20:29

They're not new, they just seems to be in perfect shape!
Sorry if my english is not so clear...

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Sun 16 Mar, 2014 15:51

They are here! I'm the happiest Z owner for today!

HBmw3 · Post by **HBmw3** » Sun 16 Mar, 2014 15:58

Very nice!

Brian H · Post by **Brian H** » Mon 17 Mar, 2014 11:41

Glad you got some in the end Lorenzo, Car is looking good

Lorenzo · Post by **Lorenzo** » Mon 17 Mar, 2014 11:49

Thank you guys, hope will look better 3 cm lower!

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