z3 m alloys

pete59 · Post by **pete59** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 20:06

hello there,does anybody know if z3m alloys will fit ok on my 2.0 1999 face lift z3,

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 20:13

No. would be the short answer. The ///M had a different size axle to the other Z cars. The offset of the alloys would mean that the wheels would poltrude the arches which is an M.O.T failure.

pete59 · Post by **pete59** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 20:24

thanks adam,i thought that might be the case,many thanks.

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 21:31

As stated above the short answer is now....but..... if you are persistent there is a way.

It is touch and go as to whether it is legal or not, you decide.

I remember a post about this about 6 months ago which caused quite a stir!

Here is my (non ///M) 2.8 with ///M roadstar wheels.

I got the wheel arches rolled to stop the tyres catching.

I love them although they are very wide at the rear (fronts are the same on all Z3s

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 21:33

Just looked at the post I just made... God I must put some of my ///M wing mirrors on my car!

I know she is for sale as are the mirrors but i think that is my next job!

spurs fan in a coupe · Post by **spurs fan in a coupe** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 21:59

Jesus I'm a posting monster tonight

Just seen these on z3mcoupe

motorsport 17" alloys on PistonHeads, looks like s50 fronts x4?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2371096.htm

You could use these and space out the rears but they wouldn't look as cool!

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Thu 06 Jan, 2011 23:07

The x4 fronts are the way to go and those for sale on Pistonheads are a real bargain and perfect for a non ///M Z3, great spot

I'm not a fan of too much "poke" irrespective of the legalities / insurance issues

baretto · Post by **baretto** » Fri 07 Jan, 2011 20:35

Couldnt resist posting this pic again of a 1.9 with stretched tyres and massive negative camber

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