Intro and question about Alloys upgrade

[Lee]

I'll throw a curve ball. I ran 18" wheels for years, yes the drive was a bit firmer but loved the extra stiffness and feedback I got from the car.

 

[AntStark]

Really like the look of the 78’s, are yours staggered Ant?

Yeah staggered

 

[Peter1450]

Thanks Ant, hard to choose between the 42’s and78 ‘s but both appear to be rarely available and command prices that reflect that.

 

[AntStark]

Thanks Ant, hard to choose between the 42’s and78 ‘s but both appear to be rarely available and command prices that reflect that.

42s are usually cheaper as they are 16”. Had them on my 1.9 with 15mm spacers on the back. 78s have always been pricy and hard to find.

 

[Peter1450]

Shame they only come in 16’s, always think they look a bit lost on the Z3 but probably give the most comfortable ride!

 

[DomiMik]

Shame they only come in 16’s, always think they look a bit lost on the Z3 but probably give the most comfortable ride!

They are also available as 17 inch staggered wheels. One of the best looking wheels on a Z3 in my opinion.

 

[dalelad66]

Just by way of an update, I eventually settled on a staggered set of 18"MV2s.
I've stuck a set of Vredestein Ultrac Pro tyres on which seem to review well but are also supposedly quite soft so I'm hoping that may offset some of the brashness of the 18" ride.
I've not driven the car yet as I don't intend to use it until the weather picks up, but I really like the look of it now.
Thanks all for your advice and suggestions.

 

[Peter1450]

Looks good, the 16’s look lost especially with the fat rear end!

 

[Dakar Z3]

Just by way of an update, I eventually settled on a staggered set of 18"MV2s.
I've stuck a set of Vredestein Ultrac Pro tyres on which seem to review well but are also supposedly quite soft so I'm hoping that may offset some of the brashness of the 18" ride.
I've not driven the car yet as I don't intend to use it until the weather picks up, but I really like the look of it now.
Thanks all for your advice and suggestions.

Just by way of an update, I eventually settled on a staggered set of 18"MV2s.
I've stuck a set of Vredestein Ultrac Pro tyres on which seem to review well but are also supposedly quite soft so I'm hoping that may offset some of the brashness of the 18" ride.
I've not driven the car yet as I don't intend to use it until the weather picks up, but I really like the look of it now.
Thanks all for your advice and suggestions.

The MV 2's transform the car............

 

[Dakar Z3]

I still think my Staggered Style 78 18" split rims take some beating, a bit time consuming to clean but then we love it really......................

Originally an optional upgrade on the E85 Z4, they look better on a Z3. 'I've tried'.

 

[elevensies]

imho 17'' staggered style 18 are by far the best looking bmw wheel for a standard widebody.

old bbs gold and silver staggered otherwise like these...

 

[Dakar Z3]

imho 17'' staggered style 18 are by far the best looking bmw wheel for a standard widebody.

old bbs gold and silver staggered otherwise like these... View attachment 329705View attachment 329707

imho 17'' staggered style 18 are by far the best looking bmw wheel for a standard widebody.

old bbs gold and silver staggered otherwise like these... View attachment 329705View attachment 329707

 

[elevensies]

I still think my Staggered Style 78 18" split rims take some beating, a bit time consuming to clean but then we love it really......................

Originally an optional upgrade on the E85 Z4, they look better on a Z3. 'I've tried'.

View attachment 329679

i had those on a z4 coupe hated the things, alloy corrosion around the bolt holes, just really hard work to maintain

 

[Dakar Z3]

The 18's are without doubt the easiest to clean