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Any thoughts on best wheel size. Obviously looks V ride quality comes into play.
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I think many would say that 17" are the best all round. Just depends what you want I suppose, comfort, looks etc.
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Best combo between looks and ride quality.
17 are probably best going on looks/ride quality, and there are plenty of decent looking 17's out there. Personally I've been happy to compromise a little on ride and been on 18's for most of the last 7 years of owning a Z3.
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I've been looking here and on Ebay and not sure what to do!
Mine are 18" and I like the ride/look. Can't vouch for 17" as never had them on.
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Lovely!
It's a tough decision, so many nice styles out there. In addition to what I said previously decent quality tyres will make a big difference irrespective of which size you go for.
Have you see any styles you like so far? For a different selection you could try having a look through http://bmautosport.com which is where I bought my first set of 18's. He mainly deals with new/used BMW wheels and has his categories laid out so that you can see all the wheel types which will fit the Z3, irrespective of which model they actually came off. Decent enough chap too from my various dealings with him.
Have you see any styles you like so far? For a different selection you could try having a look through http://bmautosport.com which is where I bought my first set of 18's. He mainly deals with new/used BMW wheels and has his categories laid out so that you can see all the wheel types which will fit the Z3, irrespective of which model they actually came off. Decent enough chap too from my various dealings with him.
She has been dropped by 30mm though.
OEM 16"
Any larger and they make the Z3 look like a horse drawn cart IMHO....
16" on mine with loads of rubber makes for a comfortable ride with no tram lining.
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Paul I've had both when got my zed it was on 18's
but 1 got damaged bought set 17's
looks wise prefer the 18 but ride and handling prefer the 17 just that bit less fidgety on the 17's but its like everything else down to personal taste and preference.
The 17's look much better IMHO.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222281556772?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Wondered about something like these...
Wondered about something like these...
I like them but then it's not my Zed they're going on. You been to any meets? This would give you a good visual of what various styles look like on a Zed.
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Andy. Only got it a week ago. Already been in for oil service, new radiator, seats fixed (rocking), ordered a new wheel from Royal and going up to Glasgow tomorrow about a new hood from these guys.
http://www.carhoodsdirect.co.uk/
early days!
http://www.carhoodsdirect.co.uk/
early days!
Ah, right. Plenty of time to get the right set. Or two, summer and winter. Good luck with the roof
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Bought a new window but having second thoughts as no one local wants to fit it. It's going to be £750 for the roof....
Yeah, agree with Andy. Take your time choosing the wheels. So many brilliant styles for the Z. I was sold on the z4 18" 108s but went for a 17" z3 split rim in the end. Comfort and handling over looks for me because of the crappy roads.
I have 17" and no trampolining at all but I also have a set of 15" I want to try with wide whitewalls! JIM
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Are the wheels of a e46