Wanted Style 42 or 68 alloy wheels

[SteveZ3]

Looking for some 17 inch split rim style 42 alloy wheels.

Having a hard time finding the staggered fitment anywhere to be honest. Would appreciate anyones input.

Also the style 68 alloy wheels are my second choice.

Not bothered if they need a refurb either.

 

[GazHyde]

You'll be lucky yo get a set of 42's at a reasonable price, I've rarely seen them come up not attached to a Z3.

Are these the 68's you are looking for? I'm sure I've seen a set for sale somewhere.

There are 2 sets on eBay at the moment...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-e46-3...aggered-alloy-wheels-with-tyres-/251851878719

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-B...dy-lips-staggered-7-5J-and-8-5J-/181682800240

 

[SteveZ3]

Thanks for those links Gaz.

I know what you mean with the 42's.
Do you think it would be easier to get hold of some style 78's?

 

[oldcarman]

@GazHyde is correct about the 42's. They occasionally show up on eBay but usually as singles so it would take a while to fill a set out. 78's are the same problem if I remember but not impossible. I'll add them to my find list as I go through eBay UK everyday and have managed to find some great deals for members in the UK. The joys of sitting around with nothing more constructive to do as I drive my son to and from his installation jobs. Will let you know if I find anything as I also search other European sites. JIM

 

[oldcarman]

@SteveZ3 there are three style 42 on eBay in 17" items #: 291373564876 up Very Soon for 2x and a single at: 291378855417 good luck

 

[Orinoco]

Looking for some 17 inch split rim style 42 alloy wheels.

Having a hard time finding the staggered fitment anywhere to be honest. Would appreciate anyones input.

Also the style 68 alloy wheels are my second choice.

Not bothered if they need a refurb either.

Hi
I have a set of correct staggered style 42's that require a refurb and are for sale. Are you still looking for a set?

Let me know and I can take some pics and provide further details.

Please send me a private message.

Regards
James

 

[Lexybhoy]

Gaz, the offset is 50 on these latter wheels, isn't that too high and therefore too close to the arch lip ?

 

[GazHyde]

the offset is 50 on these latter wheels

My 18's are 8.5 with ET40, and I could do with 15mm spacers to fill the arches. Need to see the complete dimensions though before committing to my reply!

 

[Lexybhoy]

I have no real exoerience of the offset fouling as you know, just that I too have been searching for wheels (black centres with polished lips) and "I still haven't found, what I'm blah blah blah....

 

[Brian4]

Set of 17" here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-ST...594?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c4f588cea

and the Msport here.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/bmw-e46-3...574?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cf4d336be

 

[SteveZ3]

Hi
I have a set of correct staggered style 42's that require a refurb and are for sale. Are you still looking for a set?

Let me know and I can take some pics and provide further details.

Please send me a private message.

Regards
James

Sent payment today to James, thanks for a pleasant transaction!

Very pleased that I've been able to get a set of style 42 split rims.
No longer wanted!