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New Wheels ON - Run Flats GONE (with pic)

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by bob4333 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:41 pm

Had always intended to change the wheels on my 35i - the 326M's are nice but not quite what I had in mind when I bought the car. The 326's aren't cracked or damaged at all but I fancied something a bit different.

And over the 11,000 miles of driving so far the run flats, whilst OK, have become more of a compromise when thinking just what the car might be like without them. Whilst I'm no run flat hater the car has changed dramatically with the addition of a set of Continental ContiSport 6's. I'll not rabbit on about the benefits of the changes - it's all been done: suffice to say that driving over cat's eyes is now a tickle rather than a smack round the back of the head.

Anyway, here's a phone pic - hope you like the choice of wheel (but it's OK if you don't).

[IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/R8EOi5.jpg[/IMG]

Anyone have any suggestions for a viable alternative to Photo*!!^$$....?

Regards, Bob
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Post by mr wilks » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:45 pm

Fkin PB :x
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Post by bob4333 » Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:50 pm

No Worky.....?

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Post by flybobbie » Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:12 pm

PB won't allow linking anymore unless you pay.
So looks like they are now going to lose any advertising revenue as folks go elsewhere.

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Post by mr wilks » Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:15 pm

flybobbie wrote: Wed Jul 19, 2017 8:12 pm PB won't allow linking anymore unless you pay.
So looks like they are now going to lose any advertising revenue as folks go elsewhere.
It was shite anyway , the speed the last 18months was woeful & the constant pop ups super annoying :x pushed me to trying a few places & now found GooglePics works well , free & whilst not quite as user friendly as PB you can work it out :thumbsup:
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Post by bob4333 » Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:58 am

Hmmm. Photobucket deceived me. Let me try something else.

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Post by bob4333 » Thu Jul 20, 2017 8:33 am

I'm still try to suss out Google Photos. Can get as far as a copyable link but that doesn't embed a photo. Anyone had any success on this or found another site? I've also tried imgur and dropbox.

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Post by z4pilot » Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:22 pm

Assuming you've fixed it because I can see the photo - wheels look great :thumbsup: What are they?
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Post by DibbleCorse » Thu Jul 20, 2017 3:33 pm

That looks really smart, do you mind letting me know some details as I'm thinking of changing the 326's on mine.

Are they 19's ?
Are they staggered ? If so is it 9 Fr and 10 R or 8.5 Fr and 9.5 R
Are you on MSport Suspension and if so what tyre sizes did you opt for ?

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Post by cerbera » Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:28 pm

Looks great :thumbsup:

You don't need PB as you can upload photos to the site when posting :)

Except for signature :x

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Post by JimsZ » Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:35 pm

bob4333 wrote: Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:41 pm Had always intended to change the wheels on my 35i - the 326M's are nice but not quite what I had in mind when I bought the car. The 326's aren't cracked or damaged at all but I fancied something a bit different.

And over the 11,000 miles of driving so far the run flats, whilst OK, have become more of a compromise when thinking just what the car might be like without them. Whilst I'm no run flat hater the car has changed dramatically with the addition of a set of Continental ContiSport 6's. I'll not rabbit on about the benefits of the changes - it's all been done: suffice to say that driving over cat's eyes is now a tickle rather than a smack round the back of the head.

Anyway, here's a phone pic - hope you like the choice of wheel (but it's OK if you don't).

[IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/924/R8EOi5.jpg[/IMG]

Anyone have any suggestions for a viable alternative to Photo*!!^$$....?

Regards, Bob
Love the wheels colour v style matches well.

Flickr is my fav for pics btw.
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Post by bob4333 » Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:56 pm

Should have mentioned it. The wheels are by Beyern, http://www.beyernwheels.com/BMW_wheels_ ... viatic.php

Style is Aviatic

Sizes are:-
Front: 19 x 8.5 ET30, centre bore is 72.6 (as BMW) with Continental ContiSport 6, 235/35R19 91XL (EA72)

Rear: 19 x 9.5 ET35, same CB with Continental ContiSport 6, 265/30/R19 93XL EA73

I sourced them through Rimstyle http://www.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/det ... s=ngK7X8sr who included wheel mounted TPMS sensors and new lock bolts (which turned out I didn't need) in the package.

Yes, the car has M Sport suspension.

Here're a few more pics............

[IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/6hoaIe.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/4rGeRa.jpg[/IMG]


[IMG]http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/xq90/922/HWoLY3.jpg[/IMG]

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Post by bob4333 » Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:07 pm

cerbera wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 5:28 pm Looks great :thumbsup:

You don't need PB as you can upload photos to the site when posting :)

Except for signature :x
Thanks, you're very kind.

These photos are hosted by ImageShack so will disappear in 29 days time when the trial membership fizzles out unless I fork out $18.99 pa - seems a bit unlikely. How do I upload direct to this site.....?

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Post by bob4333 » Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:14 pm

Sussed it! A small box that says "Add Files". Right in front of me. :thumbsup:

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Post by Yorkie Z » Thu Jul 20, 2017 6:39 pm

Really like them mate :thumbsup:

Think they look better than the 326's that everyone seems to think are amazing.
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