Wheels - wanting bigger ones?

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Benj
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Wheels - wanting bigger ones?

Post by Benj »

Hi just bought a 2.8 2000 model z3 :lol: , iv seen some wheels on ebay 18" oz's grey i think they'l look mint but will the handleing be affected? they are 225/40 all round and the ones on at the mo are 17" but are wider at back.
spurs fan in a coupe
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Post by spurs fan in a coupe »

Hi Benj

I have a 2.8 zed to, although the hard top.

My 18's are fine, handle fantastic. I love 'em.

Although saying that they are for sale at the moment as I am getting some 19 inch ones very soon.

See them in this thread.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... ght=keeper

not sue what brand they are, a little kerbing and in need of a couple of touch ups but still AWESOME LOOKING!

If not then best of luck and enjoy the new wheels.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
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yalden
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Post by yalden »

Ultimately it'll depend on the offset of the wheels. I have 18" ACS wheels on mine and I have no problems even with 255/35 rubber on the back.
Benj
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Post by Benj »

Do you know what size tyre is the best then for 18" and 19" wheels? What should the offset be too? :shrug

Your zed is lookin good spurs fan, merry christmas.
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Post by spurs fan in a coupe »

Hello again Benj

i have

255/35/ZR18 dunlops on the back

and

225/40/R18 on the front

seem to do the trick just find.

Like I said the ones in the link are for sale if you're interested.

Cheers
Benj
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Post by Benj »

I have bought the wheels they are off a compact e36, does anyone know if this is the right offset for my zed?? :roll:
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Post by ///M Breadvan »

Hi mate, cant give you a difinitive answer but i assume they are around the ET35 mark? If so, i think they should fit like a glove.

Fingers crossed.
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unclemart
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spurs fan in a coupe

How about some pics of your new wheels then :)

You have a pm btw
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Post by spurs fan in a coupe »

hi 2litezed,

I will try and get the pics up tomorrow, weather and grumpy missus permitting!

I love 'em 19 inch is a little squeeze espcially as my coupe is already very low at the front but I hope the response from the pictures tomorrow won't be as critical as many posts get on here.

Merry Christmas to all zedders.
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Post by spurs fan in a coupe »

new pics up as promised in new thread

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... 808#180808
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