POLL Which wheels should i go for

[billz]

So i have decided not to go for 19" so i have been trawling the internet looking at options.
The trouble is i do think the multi Y spoke wheels look best on the Z4 and because ours is a Black Z will need to be Silver
1.Axe Lite Silver

Axe Lite Hyper Black

Ava Hollywood

Zito 935

 

[andyglym]

Agreed mate, 1, 2 and 4 for me (in that order). Not a fan of 3.

 

[AR2R]

1 or genuine BMW 18" style 216 BBS MOTORSPORT (car a bit wider due to lower ET if you compare them with stock Z4 alloys)

 

[Mint]

No 1 for me too.

 

[t-tony]

1,4,3,2.

Tony.

 

[Jack Ratt]

I quite like the Ava's

 

[t-tony]

I quite like the Ava's

Thing that puts me off the AVA is the spokes sitting right outside the barrel of the wheel. I see so many damaged wheels in this style at work and it's shame as they're reminiscent of the wheels Ant has on his car.

Tony.

 

[Bozzy]

Number one for me on a Z4 mate.

 

[billz]

Thing that puts me off the AVA is the spokes sitting right outside the barrel of the wheel. I see so many damaged wheels in this style at work and it's shame as they're reminiscent of the wheels Ant has on his car.

Tony.

Thats a good point @t-tony also the allen screw holes will be a bugger to keep cleaning

 

[billz]

The reason i like No1 is because they a quite a big Concave

 

[5harp3y]

Defo number 1 but with BMW centre badges

 

[Grumps]

Why you changing them mate? I like the ones you've got.

 

[billz]

Why you changing them mate? I like the ones you've got.

Due to the ones i have requiring refurbing. This will give me a chance to have a spare set

 

[Antm72]

Its number 3 for me the others are too close to what you have already. Proud spokes at the rim only a problem if you can't park

 

[David]

The trouble is i do think the multi Y spoke wheels look best on the Z4

Interesting... this could be the new blue/black vs gold/white debate...

I always see these wheels as U spokes; never noticed the Y's.

My question, Bill: why are you opting for wheels that look nearly identical to your (our) current set?

 

[billz]

Interesting... this could be the new blue/black vs gold/white debate...

I always see these wheels as U spokes; never noticed the Y's.

My question, Bill: why are you opting for wheels that look nearly identical to your (our) current set?

I do like this style but i do not want to get polished or cut rims due to the way the start pitting. We have had ours for 3 years now and they are now showing signs of pitting.
I would of gone for the Zito Belair but can only get them in either straight set up or staggered in 19"

 

[David]

I do like this style but i do not want to get polished or cut rims due to the way the start pitting. We have had ours for 3 years now and they are now showing signs of pitting.
I would of gone for the Zito Belair but can only get them in either straight set up or staggered in 19"

Yep, I have to agree - I'm also disappointed with how my wheels have held up, although that's part and parcel of living by the sea.

Dare I say it... what about CSL style wheels? Similar shape but far less nooks and crannies to clean.

A guy called @andybmwwheels on Instagram has fitted loads of different style wheels to e85/e86 if you want some more inspiration. Some of the new BMW wheels look great on our older cars.

 

[g8jka]

I like 3 because they are different to your current set. I agree the Y type spokes look great on the Z4 but too many people fit them and it would be nice to see something a little different. I actually think 3 would be easier to clean as well, you can get your hand in with a mitt right behind the spokes. I can't see them ever getting dirty enough anyway because you seal them and they shouldn't need more than a good blast off with a pressure washer and a wipe over.

 

[billz]

I may of actually found a site that do the Belairs in 18" staggered. 8.5 et35 front and 9 et40 rear just need to check with them to get their impression of how the dish will look. For those who have not seen them then these are them.

 

[Paul Rice]

Number 3 "Easy clean"