Conundrum

Lark · 02-19-2011, 05:25 PM

Just bought a 2006 Z4 si for a weekend car. 335i Coupe is my DD. Bought new shoes (style 313) for the 335i cuz I needed new tires and wanted to go to non-RFT. No, that's not a good excuse but it was enough for me. So I have that issue resolved.

The 108s that came on the car are in terrible shape. Much curb rash, much paint pitting, etc. Must replace them. The tires are brand new. Just put on by the seller the week before I bought it. Was considering putting the 230s from the 335i on the Z4 (see pic below) or buying some light wheels such at the OZ Alleggerita (see pic below) due to the lightness and just keep the new RFTs. Appreciate your thoughts. After I get everything rearranged I post pics. Thanks and I look forward to contributing to the discussions on here.

P.S. I am challenged on posting pics.

Hawkeye · 02-19-2011, 06:56 PM

I really like some of the CSL replicas (fairly cost effective as well) and that look on our cars.

There is a "See rim/wheel on your car" option on tire rack, you could just click that, pick your car color and see exactly what it looks like. Pretty spiffy actually.

If you do buy through tirerack.com, make sure to get there by clicking the banner on the top of every zpost.com page to help support this great site!

I think the look of the BMW ones you posted would look nice, similar to the Z4 3.0si factory rims (sorry not sure of style ###). You can check out my garage for pics of them though!

Huz-Z · 02-20-2011, 12:38 PM

I could not find a nice CSL style rim on TireRack.com when I looked a while back. **********s.com has some, silver too (nice), but not staggered.

wildag · 02-20-2011, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

I could not find a nice CSL style rim on TireRack.com when I looked a while back. **********s.com has some, silver too (nice), but not staggered.

VelocityMotoring.com - Style VB3

http://velocitymotoring.com/wheels_vb3.html

3002 tii · 02-20-2011, 01:20 PM

The fact you are looking at lightweight I'd stay away from replicas. I like OZ wheels and used to have the Ultraleggeras which I thought were great. If you want something cheaper, TR Motorsport (TRM) wheels offer great value.

PS the 108s are known for not holding up well, clearcoat comes off easily...

Hawkeye · 02-20-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

I could not find a nice CSL style rim on TireRack.com when I looked a while back. **********s.com has some, silver too (nice), but not staggered.

Meh, guess I was thinking of the VMR rims from europeanautosource.com. There are some no name brands that are similar on tire rack but not the rims.

nlink720 · 02-21-2011, 12:09 AM

Definitely go with light wheels. I have driven the TRM MT1 in 18" and currently have the OZ you mentioned in17". Both were excellent and 1000x better than OEM wheels

I personally like 17" due to the significant savings in tire price.

Do a search and you may find wheels and tires for sale on the forums.

Good Luck.

dharper · 02-21-2011, 06:04 AM

I picked up a set of Avant Garde M335 from **********s, and they are staggered and powdercoated, so they should hold up well. www.**********s.com/Avant-Garde-M335-Wheels.htm

Lark · 02-21-2011, 12:03 PM

Thanks for all the input. I know that the best thing to do is to junk the 19" and go to 18" and go non rft. But that means I have to junk everything I have and start over from scratch. I am just not quite sure I am willing to do that. So, what is the second best option? Use the 19" 230 with non rft since I have to get new tires anyway or buy new 18" rims and use the brand new rft that I have? It's a Hobson's choice I know but given those options, what are your thoughts? Thanks much.

wildag · 02-21-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Lark

Thanks for all the input. I know that the best thing to do is to junk the 19" and go to 18" and go non rft. But that means I have to junk everything I have and start over from scratch. I am just not quite sure I am willing to do that. So, what is the second best option? Use the 19" 230 with non rft since I have to get new tires anyway or buy new 18" rims and use the brand new rft that I have? It's a Hobson's choice I know but given those options, what are your thoughts? Thanks much.

You don't have to "junk" them. Just sell them.

Hawkeye · 02-22-2011, 01:48 PM

19's will down the ride comfort a bit, but the RFT's dumb down the performance a lot.

If those are your only 2 options then it is a toss up, and depends on what is more cost effective, more important, and what looks better to you.

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Lark Gone but not forgotten 4 Rep 148 Posts Drives: '09 335i Dinan S3/'13 BoxsterS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Conundrum Just bought a 2006 Z4 si for a weekend car. 335i Coupe is my DD. Bought new shoes (style 313) for the 335i cuz I needed new tires and wanted to go to non-RFT. No, that's not a good excuse but it was enough for me. So I have that issue resolved. The 108s that came on the car are in terrible shape. Much curb rash, much paint pitting, etc. Must replace them. The tires are brand new. Just put on by the seller the week before I bought it. Was considering putting the 230s from the 335i on the Z4 (see pic below) or buying some light wheels such at the OZ Alleggerita (see pic below) due to the lightness and just keep the new RFTs. Appreciate your thoughts. After I get everything rearranged I post pics. Thanks and I look forward to contributing to the discussions on here. P.S. I am challenged on posting pics. Attached Images
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02-19-2011, 06:56 PM	#2
Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	I really like some of the CSL replicas (fairly cost effective as well) and that look on our cars. There is a "See rim/wheel on your car" option on tire rack, you could just click that, pick your car color and see exactly what it looks like. Pretty spiffy actually. If you do buy through tirerack.com, make sure to get there by clicking the banner on the top of every zpost.com page to help support this great site! I think the look of the BMW ones you posted would look nice, similar to the Z4 3.0si factory rims (sorry not sure of style ###). You can check out my garage for pics of them though! __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I could not find a nice CSL style rim on TireRack.com when I looked a while back. ********s.com has some, silver too (nice), but not staggered. __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster.** Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package. Last edited by Huz-Z; 02-20-2011 at 12:43 PM..
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2286 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	The fact you are looking at lightweight I'd stay away from replicas. I like OZ wheels and used to have the Ultraleggeras which I thought were great. If you want something cheaper, TR Motorsport (TRM) wheels offer great value. PS the 108s are known for not holding up well, clearcoat comes off easily... __________________ Follow for latest mods
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nlink720 Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2004 BMW Z4 Roadster Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maryland iTrader: (3)	Definitely go with light wheels. I have driven the TRM MT1 in 18" and currently have the OZ you mentioned in17". Both were excellent and 1000x better than OEM wheels I personally like 17" due to the significant savings in tire price. Do a search and you may find wheels and tires for sale on the forums. Good Luck. __________________ FS: Leather Recaro Pole Position Seats & Hardware
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dharper BMW CCA Member 29 Rep 90 Posts Drives: '19 BMW X3 30i-'11 BMW 128i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Music City area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW 328i [0.00] 2011 BMW 128i Cabrio [0.00]	I picked up a set of Avant Garde M335 from ********s, and they are staggered and powdercoated, so they should hold up well. www.********s.com/Avant-Garde-M335-Wheels.htm
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Lark Gone but not forgotten 4 Rep 148 Posts Drives: '09 335i Dinan S3/'13 BoxsterS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the input. I know that the best thing to do is to junk the 19" and go to 18" and go non rft. But that means I have to junk everything I have and start over from scratch. I am just not quite sure I am willing to do that. So, what is the second best option? Use the 19" 230 with non rft since I have to get new tires anyway or buy new 18" rims and use the brand new rft that I have? It's a Hobson's choice I know but given those options, what are your thoughts? Thanks much.
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Hawkeye Brigadier General 2070 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	19's will down the ride comfort a bit, but the RFT's dumb down the performance a lot. If those are your only 2 options then it is a toss up, and depends on what is more cost effective, more important, and what looks better to you. __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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