New wheels....

[Antm72]

Got the new wheels shod today looked into what tyres looking through the tramlining thread and decided although the zed isn't really a wet weather car a good set of tyres in the wet was a must so choice Uniroyal RainSport 3's happy to report no issues what so ever with tramlining or anything with them and the car feels very sure footed with them on.
Went with the normal 225/40/18's front and 255/35/18 rear thought they would never tuck under when it was in the air but now its down i could even space it if i wanted!
The wheels are 8.5j et38's front and 9.5j et 33 rear and they fit to the mm so proper made up as the wheel style has been a want for along time and they are always 5 series offset at 20 and 15 most of the time so to find a set staggered as well was great.
What a change love the look and the rear dish is perfect for the prefacelift 2.8 so here she is. ....




Nice wide rubber under the back end....



No offset issues at all it must be wheel design as the 8j's fitted stuck out further than these 8.5j rims on the same offset.?!!??



Nice rear dish looks great draws the eye when you see the car.

Shes come along way in 11 months taken when i got her.

And returned to the same place for an upto date pic


What a car i love it not sure my bank balance loves it but hey its a passion and its worth every penny!!!

 

[Dino D]

That is fantastic. Simply superb wheels, well done on a great find! A Z3 must have dish, it's the law!

You can also get inserts for the spokes to make them solid looking so it's two styles for the price of one!

 

[Antm72]

Never thought i would come on to a set but good old Gumtree to the rescue !! Have seen a set with inserts changes the wheel for sure

 

[g8jka]

They look great, can't beat a set of Schnitzers on any zed and they look as if they fit perfectly. Are you keeping the BMW centre caps or fitting AC Schnitzers ones?

 

[Bozzy]

Wow they look the business Ant and they're easy to wash and pollish .

Steve

 

[Antm72]

They look great, can't beat a set of Schnitzers on any zed and they look as if they fit perfectly. Are you keeping the BMW centre caps or fitting AC Schnitzers ones?

If i can get some schnitzer ones i will change them its just what they came with

 

[Antm72]

Wow they look the business Ant and they're easy to wash and pollish .

Steve

Yeah far less spokes than the others thats for sure i think i need a less dusty brake pad if there is such a think as they existing ones just appear to disintigrate

 

[Bozzy]

When you see the before and after pics what a difference it looks far better now and looks nice and wide and squat from the back......cool

Steve

 

[Antm72]

Yeah just a bit ......

 

[BMBabe]

@Antm72 I see a winner in one of those pics
Wheels looking awesome

 

[Antm72]

Thanks @BMBabe im certainly pleased with the result

 

[GazHyde]

Really nice mate, those fit like a glove

 

[Antm72]

Really nice mate, those fit like a glove

Thanks Gaz it took some getting there to check the fit and it was a little leap of faith in the end but its payed off.

 

[t-tony]

Love those Ant, went for it in the end. The finishing touch , I reckon!

Tony.

 

[Mint]

I like them Ant, they look brilliant and nice & easy to clean. I'll have a closer look on Sunday

 

[Grumps]

They look great Ant. You seem to have an eye for subtle mods and they work. Well done!

 

[Antm72]

Love those Ant, went for it in the end. The finishing touch , I reckon!

Tony.

Thanks Tony.. liked the old wheels but these are more in keeping with the cars age.

I like them Ant, they look brilliant and nice & easy to clean. I'll have a closer look on Sunday

I hope so the old ones where fiddly but snow foam and a jet wash works wonders !

They look great Ant. You seem to have an eye for subtle mods and they work. Well done!

Not sure if its luck or just blind faith but they do tick all my boxes so a happy bunny