Just fitted some new wheels

Feyd · 03-30-2008, 08:54 PM

I was planning on waiting for at least another year before getting some new wheels and tires, but a recent visit to my dealership for routine service found that two of my tires were severely worn and in immediate need of replacement.

Since there was no way in hell I was putting on new run-flat tires on two wheels.. let alone put new tires on a set of 17" wheels I wasn't in love with (turbines) I bit the bullet and just went for it.

I had toyed with several options, but in the end I just couldn't justify most of them because of their cost. There is no way I am putting a $900+ wheel on a car that's worth maybe 20k... haha...

In the end I chose the TRMotorsport MT1 wheel and some 225/40/18 General Exclaim UHPs. I had these tires on my golf a couple years ago and loved them... The wheels are 18x8.5 et44 and according to Tire Rack are reported to weigh 18.5lbs a piece. I didn't put them on a scale before I mounted them, but the wheel/tire combo was considerably lighter than what was on there. I'm guessing between 7-9lbs lighter a corner?

On a side note everything that everyone has said about ditching run-flat tires is sooooo true. Its like I'm driving a totally different car since I put these on. Night and day different even with the increase in wheel diameter. The wheel in my opinion complements the the car pretty well and the color is spot-on for my Sterling Silver Metallic. The only thing I might add in the future is a set of 8-10mm spacers for the rear. Other than that I couldn't be happier. On with the pics!

Comments welcome.

technician · 03-30-2008, 09:33 PM

Looks good!

How much did it set you back?

Feyd · 03-30-2008, 10:06 PM

a little more than $1600 including shipping.

ianbiz · 03-31-2008, 02:38 AM

Good looking wheels. Thanks for stealing my car.

Konketsu · 03-31-2008, 06:00 PM

Looks great! I'm considering these very same wheel from tirerack, but wasn't sure how they'd look on a Z4. Is your car lowered or OEM suspension?

Feyd · 03-31-2008, 09:29 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

OEM sport suspension the car.

Feyd · 03-31-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ianbiz

Good looking wheels. Thanks for stealing my car.

I was gonna put the top down and snap a couple, but my wife was getting impatient. My interior is red...

Incompatible · 03-31-2008, 10:08 PM

Good looking wheels. If they only offered a 9 or 9.5 for the rears.

Feyd · 03-31-2008, 10:32 PM

they do in an ET35.

they would honestly probably fit. just go to tirerack and select a Z4M model and they'll show up.

Incompatible · 04-01-2008, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Feyd

they do in an ET35.

they would honestly probably fit. just go to tirerack and select a Z4M model and they'll show up.

Thanks for the info.

03-30-2008, 08:54 PM	#1
Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Just fitted some new wheels I was planning on waiting for at least another year before getting some new wheels and tires, but a recent visit to my dealership for routine service found that two of my tires were severely worn and in immediate need of replacement. Since there was no way in hell I was putting on new run-flat tires on two wheels.. let alone put new tires on a set of 17" wheels I wasn't in love with (turbines) I bit the bullet and just went for it. I had toyed with several options, but in the end I just couldn't justify most of them because of their cost. There is no way I am putting a $900+ wheel on a car that's worth maybe 20k... haha... In the end I chose the TRMotorsport MT1 wheel and some 225/40/18 General Exclaim UHPs. I had these tires on my golf a couple years ago and loved them... The wheels are 18x8.5 et44 and according to Tire Rack are reported to weigh 18.5lbs a piece. I didn't put them on a scale before I mounted them, but the wheel/tire combo was considerably lighter than what was on there. I'm guessing between 7-9lbs lighter a corner? On a side note everything that everyone has said about ditching run-flat tires is sooooo true. Its like I'm driving a totally different car since I put these on. Night and day different even with the increase in wheel diameter. The wheel in my opinion complements the the car pretty well and the color is spot-on for my Sterling Silver Metallic. The only thing I might add in the future is a set of 8-10mm spacers for the rear. Other than that I couldn't be happier. On with the pics! Comments welcome.
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technician New Member 0 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2006 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SLC, Utah iTrader: (0)	Looks good! How much did it set you back?
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	a little more than $1600 including shipping.
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ianbiz Back in a BMW 205 Rep 5,208 Posts Drives: 2015 335i Msport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (8)	Good looking wheels. Thanks for stealing my car. __________________ Ian
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Konketsu New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada iTrader: (0)	Looks great! I'm considering these very same wheel from tirerack, but wasn't sure how they'd look on a Z4. Is your car lowered or OEM suspension? __________________ 2003 Z4 3.0i Black Sapphire Sport Premium Convenience Hardtop 18x8.5 TRMotorsport MT1 225/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric
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Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the compliments. OEM sport suspension the car.
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Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Good looking wheels. If they only offered a 9 or 9.5 for the rears.
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03-31-2008, 10:32 PM	#9
Feyd Major 346 Rep 1,288 Posts Drives: a DEEZZULL Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (2)	they do in an ET35. they would honestly probably fit. just go to tirerack and select a Z4M model and they'll show up.
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