AC alloys, will they, won't they?

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 19:53

Spotted these AC alloys on fleabay which are my dream wheels for the Zed

I'm currently on 7.5x17 and 8.5x17

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/AC-Schnitzer-Genu ... 335746010f

I'm pretty certain though they won't fit due to the offset even though the seller is saying fits all BMW's with 5 stud fitment. Would anyone be kind enough to confirm please. Have e-mailed the seller over the weekend but no reply yet.

Cheers,

Tim.

Moneypit2 · Post by **Moneypit2** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:06

Might be wrong but think the offset is wrong

Read it somwhere on a forum/site that Z's need a wheel with an offset between 35-42.

This site might help a little in future choices

http://www.gruppeb.com/BMWwheels/fitments/

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:11

Moneypit2 wrote:Might be wrong but think the offset is wrong

Read it somwhere on a forum/site that Z's need a wheel with an offset between 35-42.

This site might help a little in future choices

http://www.gruppeb.com/BMWwheels/fitments/

Hi Moneypit,

Thanks alot for the link, thats really useful, think your right, I did some searching on here last night and 35-42 seemed the norm. Shame those alloys are dammned nice

Cheers,

Tim.

Moneypit2 · Post by **Moneypit2** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:22

Hi Titan tim,

Only reason I had a slight idea they might not fit is I've just spent months looking for some, so did the whole research/ will they fit before I part with my hard earned dollars thing.

Settled on some 17" type 3's in the end, and just got some rubber to wrap round them today, but think I''ll wait for the good weather to come back before I put them on !!

Happy hunting

MP2

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:27

Moneypit2 wrote:Hi Titan tim,

Only reason I had a slight idea they might not fit is I've just spent months looking for some, so did the whole research/ will they fit before I part with my hard earned dollars thing.

Settled on some 17" type 3's in the end, and just got some rubber to wrap round them today, but think I''ll wait for the good weather to come back before I put them on !!

Happy hunting

MP2

Cheers Moneypit, yes I was wetting myself

when I saw them, first the euforia that some were up for sale then the deflation when I realised they probably wouldn't fit

Never mind there's always another day.

Tim.

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:32

Tim, try this site for what can and can't fit

Offset Calculator

Its recommended that you don't use spacers more than 15mm if needed.

Not sure with yours but on the ///M (which has really wierd offsets) you can fit an offset which "pulls" the wheel out about 10mm which actually makes them flush with the arches.

So if you current wheels are 10mm in and you want them flush you can get away with 10mm

So assuming you currently have an offset of c39

Fronts would be 23mm out which sounds too much but rears would be 30mm which is way too much unless you "rolled" the arches out (which I'm guessing you don't want to).

Pity, one of the best alloys for the Z

nb if your using that calculator make sure you have enough inner clearance for the brakes as well

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:44

Jonttt wrote:Tim, try this site for what can and can't fit

Offset Calculator

Its recommended that you don't use spacers more than 15mm if needed.

Not sure with yours but on the ///M (which has really wierd offsets) you can fit an offset which "pulls" the wheel out about 10mm which actually makes them flush with the arches.

So if you current wheels are 10mm in and you want them flush you can get away with 10mm

Thanks Jon, appreciate the Link, I need to look at what offset my existing alloys are at, haven't a clue to be honest

don't know why I'm not a keen fan using spacers, not sure why. Just need to be careful if I went for alternative wheels they don't protrude out of the arches as it can easily spoil the looks. I was looking at AC alloys or Hartge for the 1 series but many are 8,5 for the fronts which I feel is too wide

The max BMW go with is 7.5 fronts 8.5 rears so looking at the BMW performance alloys for the 1er anyways. On the Zed I have I think they were the S spoke alloys (need to dig out original sales brochure

) which are again 7.5 fronts and 8.5 rears which I feel suits the Zed nicely. I think the type 2 AC wheels like Three Lee Lakes has are more in keeping with offsets etc, just finding a decent set is the challenge.

Tim.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:57

My ACS type I alloys are sized as follows:

Fronts: 18x8.5 ET38
Rears: 18x9 ET45

HTH

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 20:59

myredzed wrote:My ACS type I alloys are sized as follows:

Fronts: 18x8.5 ET38
Rears: 18x9 ET45

HTH

Hi Redzed fancy selling them? I will pay a kings ransom

The ones on e-may are ET 22

Tim.

z3mcoupe999 · Post by **z3mcoupe999** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:08

hi just my 2p worth i have bought alloys of this guy before,he can make you up the offsets you require for a normal z ie et38 all round ,he me 2 8x17 and 2 9x17 et 38 and et 12 for my m. i would recommend going for 18s tho as the 17s look far to small when that have a tyre on and on the car with the 3 piece rim design.

I had the exact same wheels for a week with a deep rear dish and sold them on cos they just looked way too small because of the split rim design.

I now have genuine 19inch type 3 racing alloys with deep rear dish.

Cheers

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:19

What was the cost to have yours made up ?

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:21

z3mcoupe999 wrote:......
I now have genuine 19inch type 3 racing alloys with deep rear dish.

Cheers

You've done it now, Tim will be round there with a set of Bricks (Tim they WON'T fit your car)

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:22

garythefish wrote:What was the cost to have yours made up ?

Gary, you got exhaust money burning a hole in your pocket

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:27

As you know, wheel offsets suitable for the M are rare

TitanTim · Post by **TitanTim** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:27

Jonttt wrote:
z3mcoupe999 wrote:......
I now have genuine 19inch type 3 racing alloys with deep rear dish.

Cheers
You've done it now, Tim will be round there with a set of Bricks (Tim they WON'T fit your car)

Too late, I'm now thinking stretched arches

thats arches

Tim.

z3mcoupe999 · Post by **z3mcoupe999** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:29

the 17s which were 8 x 17 and 9 x 17 cost me 1k just for the wheels ,, but i would strongley recommend going 4 18s.

Dont get me wrong the look great but were 2 small should have bought 18s but hey you learn.

They are a nightmare to keep clean 2 with the polished lips 2 lol

z3mcoupe999 · Post by **z3mcoupe999** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:32

the 17s which were 8 x 17 and 9 x 17 cost me 1k just for the wheels ,, but i would strongley recommend going 4 18s.

Dont get me wrong the look great but were 2 small should have bought 18s but hey you learn.

They are a nightmare to keep clean 2 with the polished lips 2 lol

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:34

garythefish wrote:

As you know, wheel offsets suitable for the M are rare

your telling me, I spent 6 months trying to get a set I liked and ended up buying a car with them on

z3mcoupe999 · Post by **z3mcoupe999** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 21:39

garythefish wrote:

As you know, wheel offsets suitable for the M are rare

i definelty agree,,, the offsets on the M cars are a nightmare to find wheels that fit due to rear wheels having such a low offset.

Ian_C · Post by **Ian_C** » Mon 09 Nov, 2009 22:26

TitanTim wrote:
myredzed wrote:My ACS type I alloys are sized as follows:

Fronts: 18x8.5 ET38
Rears: 18x9 ET45

HTH
Hi Redzed fancy selling them? I will pay a kings ransom

The ones on e-may are ET 22

Tim.

Thanks for the offer but I waited long enough to find them so I don't fancy selling....yet

Catweazle · Post by **Catweazle** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 05:16

Please sorry my english ,,,

I have also the AC Schnitzer alloys in 8,5x17 ET 13 front and 9,5x17 ET 13 rear . My car is a 2,8 from 98 . Tyres front 215-45 Rear 235-40 . The German Tüv says it is ok .
Look at this LInk to my Forum ....this is my 2,8

http://www.z3-forum.de/gallery/image_pa ... 62583f4035

http://www.z3-forum.de/gallery/image_pa ... 62583f4035

http://translate.google.de/translate?u= ... e&ie=UTF-8

Peter (wessex) knows my car ask him

Dav · Post by **Dav** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 07:38

Your car looks fine.
Basically you have extended the wheel line by 40mm front and rear and compensated somewhat by narrowing the tyre width.
Personally I don't think I would want to run on 235 tyres on a 9.5inch width.

Catweazle · Post by **Catweazle** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 08:22

I like it when the tires it pulls on the rim. Rear there is also no problem. The front is extremely with the ET 13

Dav · Post by **Dav** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 08:25

They look good and if you are happy with the way the car handles that's all that matters

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 10 Nov, 2009 10:58

Very much a Euro look with the stretched tyres.

I'm 50/50 on the look, if the car handles ok then no problem

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