Hi,
I have just purchased a 2006 2.0 sport model. It has 18 inch standard wheels. If I chose to change the wheels to the ten spoke 16 inch wheels style 104 which were fitted to the se model of that year, would I encounter any problems in regards to fitting because of any differences between the two models.
Thanks for your help.
Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
Z4 Sport - wheels
- kis
- Lifer
- Posts: 4536
- Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
- Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder
Z4 Sport - wheels
Not with a 2 litre model.Grahampike wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:26 am Hi,
I have just purchased a 2006 2.0 sport model. It has 18 inch standard wheels. If I chose to change the wheels to the ten spoke 16 inch wheels style 104 which were fitted to the se model of that year, would I encounter any problems in regards to fitting because of any differences between the two models.
Thanks for your help.
If I were you I'd compromise, go for 17's
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
-
- Member
- Posts: 436
- Joined: Sun Apr 09, 2017 6:51 pm
Z4 Sport - wheels
OUt of interest, why would you do this swap?
I think the 2 litres brakes are small enough to fit under 16"s so you should be fine
I think the 2 litres brakes are small enough to fit under 16"s so you should be fine
Z4 now sold
Current - M235i
Current - M235i
-
- Member
- Posts: 205
- Joined: Fri May 13, 2016 8:57 pm
Z4 Sport - wheels
With smaller wheels, the car genreally feels lighter on its feet and feels that bit sharper to drive.
I've just fitted 18 inch wheels to my coupe- for looks only as it doesn't feel quite as good to drive now as when I had 17 inch wheels fitted.
I've just fitted 18 inch wheels to my coupe- for looks only as it doesn't feel quite as good to drive now as when I had 17 inch wheels fitted.
-
- Newbie
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:20 am
Z4 Sport - wheels
To answer question above, it was really because of the difference between the cost of tyres, should I do a lot of miles in it. However I do like the comment re the handling, I had a 2.0 SE back in 2006 and that had 16" and was a lot of fun to drive.
Thanks for your answers.
Thanks for your answers.
- kis
- Lifer
- Posts: 4536
- Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
- Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder
Z4 Sport - wheels
I was originally in the same boat but for several reasons decided to move to 17's after which I think I'll give the 18's a try (sitting in the shed).Grahampike wrote: ↑Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:37 pm To answer question above, it was really because of the difference between the cost of tyres, should I do a lot of miles in it. However I do like the comment re the handling, I had a 2.0 SE back in 2006 and that had 16" and was a lot of fun to drive.
Thanks for your answers.
My 16" 104's were runflats. So not the best. They were also slightly old, so not the best performance either. 17" aren't too expensive. You might even be able to pick a set of alloys up on here (buy and sell section) with lots of good rubber?
17" will also give you better cornering performance over 16". Whilst giving you cost savings for not going up to 18" or even 19"
Finally 17" are more aesthetic over the 16". Not really that important overall I guess, but it's a lovely car and 104's don't complement it too well (IMO).
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
-
- Newbie
- Posts: 7
- Joined: Mon Aug 21, 2017 12:20 am
Z4 Sport - wheels
Thanks for your advice.
- kis
- Lifer
- Posts: 4536
- Joined: Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:33 pm
- Location: Surrey / West Sussex Boarder
Z4 Sport - wheels
No worries. Hope some of it was useful
My E85 Z4 3.0i SMG
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71
BMW Family History (past and present):
1 Series - E87
3 Series - E46 Coupe, E46 M3, E90 (x3)
4 Series - F36, F82 M4
5 Series - E34 (x2), E39
7 Series - E32
X5 - E53, E70
X6 - E71