M3 wheels on a Z3
M3 wheels on a Z3
Someone has the optional M3 19 inch wheels mounted on a Z3?
Im wondering what does it looks like...
Im wondering what does it looks like...
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True, 18 inch is the best fit for the Z3. Looking for some hartge classics 18", but in the mean while these will do fine.
Keep in mind that my car is lowered 30mm, and has a 20mm spacer per wheel at the back.more specs/pics
Keep in mind that my car is lowered 30mm, and has a 20mm spacer per wheel at the back.more specs/pics
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Hi there guys, stumbled across this topic, any chance you could let me know what lowering springs you used on your z3.
Did you have any difference in the height on the front arches compared to the back.
At present Ive got a gap of 40mm from the wheel arch to top of tyre and on the back a gap of 64mm from the arch to the tyre.
Any thoughts?
Did you have any difference in the height on the front arches compared to the back.
At present Ive got a gap of 40mm from the wheel arch to top of tyre and on the back a gap of 64mm from the arch to the tyre.
Any thoughts?
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@Carlo: These wheels only come in one size. The 18" however, are available with two different offsets. Check this site for more info
Hi stylus, some people prefer to lower the front a bit more than the back. That's why there are multiple lowering kits available on the market.
I lowered mine with eibach, just the springs, front:30mm back:30mm. Didn't do any measurements, but it looks like the backside tends to drop a bit further.
And don't forget the wheelspacers, they are a must have if u lowered the car.
Hi stylus, some people prefer to lower the front a bit more than the back. That's why there are multiple lowering kits available on the market.
I lowered mine with eibach, just the springs, front:30mm back:30mm. Didn't do any measurements, but it looks like the backside tends to drop a bit further.
And don't forget the wheelspacers, they are a must have if u lowered the car.
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spacer required?
hi again thanks for your comments, im looking at a coilover kit for my z3.
thinking of buying 17" m3 wheels, will i still need the spacer ?
just out of interest, why do you need a spacer when lowering the car
thanks
thinking of buying 17" m3 wheels, will i still need the spacer ?
just out of interest, why do you need a spacer when lowering the car
thanks
spacer required?
hi again thanks for your comments, im looking at a coilover kit for my z3.
thinking of buying 17" m3 wheels, will i still need the spacer ?
just out of interest, why do you need a spacer when lowering the car
thanks
thinking of buying 17" m3 wheels, will i still need the spacer ?
just out of interest, why do you need a spacer when lowering the car
thanks
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Ebay is always willing to help. I'm not from the UK, but i'm sure someone on this forum knows a good adress for spacers.
This is the way to determine how wide your spacers should be. Best doing this after the lowering kit is in place.
Most of the time 20mm is the best choice, and a DRA-system will do the trick:
"This spacer is fitted to the hub with special wheel bolts and has new threaded holes for exisiting wheel bolts."
Dont' buy a pair of cheap universal spacers, these could cause instability. Like these:
This is the way to determine how wide your spacers should be. Best doing this after the lowering kit is in place.
Most of the time 20mm is the best choice, and a DRA-system will do the trick:
"This spacer is fitted to the hub with special wheel bolts and has new threaded holes for exisiting wheel bolts."
Dont' buy a pair of cheap universal spacers, these could cause instability. Like these: