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11-07-2007, 10:05 PM | #1 |
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Z4 Roadster on E92 Sport 197s
I installed these Style 197s on my 2004 Z4 2.5i, replacing the stock Style 104 16 inchers. I'm very happy with the results.
The 197s are the E92 Sport Package 18" wheel. The offset is 34 Front and 37 Rear. I bought this set from a private party and they came with the stock Bridgestone RFTs (225/40/18 Front and 255/35/18 Rear). I think this setup pushes the outside of the tires just far enough while still providing clearance and no rubbing. For those who care I noticed the 197s are made by BBS (stamped on the inside) which explains why they resemble several models of the BBS rims.
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Looks very nice and definitely a huge improvment. By the way, all BMW stock wheels are made by BBS. The front offset (-34) is pretty aggressive. That set-up is guaranteed to rub the inner fenders for a regular Z4 with stock sport suspension (it's been proven again and again). You got away with it since you have the non-sport suspension.
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BTW, the 104s I pulled off don't appear to be BBS - made in Mexico by Ronal (I think thats right).
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11-08-2007, 07:22 AM | #7 |
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Nice...
Those look a lot better on the Z4 than the E90
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I love it! car looks great. I think I want the the CSL or ZCP on my car. Has anyone on here done that on an Mcoupe? I am worried the 19" will be too harsh. Maybe 18" reps would be a better choice?
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nice setup...
As far as these being "way close to rubbing", I think you are fine. I have 18x9 40mm wheels with 255/35r18 tires up front on my Z4 and my E46 without any issues. Both on sport suspension. It is all about offset. |
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Thanks for the nice comments.
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Of course, I guess it might be possible to rub inside the enclosure if the wheel is turned to the stops and you go over a speed bump with some speed and compress the shocks quite a bit, but that maneuver is not in my plans. I can't really see any way in normal driving that any of the tires is going to rub. Just in case you missed it in previous posts I don't have the Sport Package suspension setup. Some others have posted that if I did have Sport Package there might be a problem with E9x offset wheels.
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Great! Thank you for the picture as well. I don't have the sport suspension, so I with your help I am confident that all should be fine!
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Good luck - can't wait to see the pics.
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looks great, i've been looking for a mint set of these (with tpms) on ebay for past few months. but dont want to spend more than 1200 for them.
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