Z3M 5 star wheels

[2DunnsZ3]

some of you have been kind enough to instruct me that the Z3m 5 star 9" wheel will not fit on my 1997 2.8 Z3.
I believe you said the axles are shorter on an Z3m and on a 1.9 car. Does anyone know how far they will stick out past the fender? or what is the difference between the two axle lenghths. Thanks in advance ohhhh knowledgeable ones.

 

[Grumps]

@Faheem is doing this. I'm sure he'll know the stats

 

[Jack Ratt]

I think that if you can get 4 x front wheels you will be ok.

 

[t-tony]

But you also need to convert to wide body, I think that's what Faheem is proposing to do. I think I'm right in saying that the ///M rear axle is the narrowest of all Z3s?

Tony.

 

[2DunnsZ3]

That’s the point. I don’t want 4 front wheels. I want that 9” deep dish look on the rear.

 

[2DunnsZ3]

That sucks. The fronts are 7.5” and the tears are 9”. As many aftermarket wheels that are out there, someone could get rich if the made a five star look alike in 8.5 inch with a 32 or 33 offset. To do fronts all around is narrower than what I already have.

 

[Sean d]

That sucks. The fronts are 7.5” and the tears are 9”. As many aftermarket wheels that are out there, someone could get rich if the made a five star look alike in 8.5 inch with a 32 or 33 offset. To do fronts all around is narrower than what I already have.

They are oiut there somewhere, I have seen after market star wheels

 

[Faheem]

Yes the plan is to fit the wide rear wings from the 2.8 and combined with the shorter trailing arm from the 1.9 the M wheels should fit.

I've sourced all the parts, just need to get around to doing it now!

 

[Dino D]

Here you go - custom made M wheels,
Almost enough make me move to the US
http://www.iconforged.com/about/

 

[petecossie]

We looked at these on Z3 M Coupe Forum, fantastic wheels, don't know anyone who has purchased any so far. At a guess don't think you get much change out of $5k. Be interesting to know what they actually cost.
Need a lottery win this week and then I'll be ordering some.

 

[Sean d]

I watched wheeler dealers the other night and he got a bespoke set of wheels made for a Ford pop hot rod, they where milled from a single billet and I was surprised that the cost was only £1700

 

[Frog Farmer]

I have some Z3m wheels on my red 2.8,type 40 I think, but they wouldn't get through an MOT here as they stick out a bit, the car is stored in my barn at the moment.i will find a photo.

 

[Frog Farmer]

Sorry only just the link.

 

[Sean d]

Sorry only just the link.View attachment 95699

That looks great on the wheels and would look even better if it where lowered, can you post a side pic to see how much they protrude

 

[Frog Farmer]

Will do if the weather relents tomorrow, wet and windy here at the moment.

 

[2DunnsZ3]

Im afraid if they stick out past the opening and mine is dropped, I will end up cutting a tire when Im driving on the wild side , if you know what I mean.

 

[2DunnsZ3]

Yes the plan is to fit the wide rear wings from the 2.8 and combined with the shorter trailing arm from the 1.9 the M wheels should fit.

I've sourced all the parts, just need to get around to doing it now!

So my 2.8 wings are already the correct size, right? Do I just need 1.9 trailing arms, or do I also need axles

 

[Frog Farmer]

Not the greatest of photos but I hope it helps

 

[t-tony]

Not the greatest of photos but I hope it helpsView attachment 95718View attachment 95719

Wouldn't fail an English MOT, and I thought all of Europe were supposed to be testing using the same criteria?

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

Not the greatest of photos but I hope it helpsView attachment 95718View attachment 95719

So is it a myth that M wheels will not fit a 2.8 or other wide body as they look fine to me as the tops don't pertrude