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Post by NickDE » Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:16 pm

The Style 32 is one of my all time favourite BMW wheels (along with the E30 Bottletops).

However most of the Style 32's are 5 and 7 series sizes.

The other day I stumbled across a set in Z4C dimensions being sold dirt cheap on ebay. Poor condition but only £100 for the set.

So I pounced.

A week in the wheel shop and all was good.

Half an hour was all it took to get them fitted.

Happy Z4C owner :D

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The Style 32's are also a lot lighter than the 135's - 9.1kg vs 12.7kg :thumbsup:
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:23 pm

Nice switch , Roundozo & Marlon running the same , just add some spacers to finish them off :thumbsup:
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Post by paulgs1000 » Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:45 pm

That lightness is noticeable too - isn't it :thumbsup:
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Post by Dale_B » Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:50 pm

Good to see you have found a set Nick, looking great!

Which wheel shop you use?

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Post by Marlon » Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:58 pm

What can I say - they look great :thumbsup: :driving:

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Post by NickDE » Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:42 pm

paulgs1000 wrote:That lightness is noticeable too - isn't it :thumbsup:
TBH only when carrying the wheels in and out of the garage !
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Post by NickDE » Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:43 pm

Dale_B wrote:Which wheel shop you use?
The Wheel Specialists in Westerhope. Nice guys.
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Post by paulgs1000 » Sun Dec 18, 2016 10:55 pm

NickDE wrote:
paulgs1000 wrote:That lightness is noticeable too - isn't it :thumbsup:
TBH only when carrying the wheels in and out of the garage !
They are noticeably lighter when picked up and that has to translate to un-sprung weight which is one of the goals of all manufacturers of sports cars so it's a winner even when it's hard to discern the difference on the road - every little helps (ask Colin Chapman) :thumbsup:
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Post by NickDE » Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:13 pm

paulgs1000 wrote:They are noticeably lighter when picked up and that has to translate to un-sprung weight which is one of the goals of all manufacturers of sports cars so it's a winner even when it's hard to discern the difference on the road - every little helps (ask Colin Chapman) :thumbsup:
That's my theory too. Which fully justifies the cost involved, and it has nothing to do with the fact that I think they just look nicer :?
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Post by paulgs1000 » Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:20 pm

NickDE wrote:
paulgs1000 wrote:They are noticeably lighter when picked up and that has to translate to un-sprung weight which is one of the goals of all manufacturers of sports cars so it's a winner even when it's hard to discern the difference on the road - every little helps (ask Colin Chapman) :thumbsup:
That's my theory too. Which fully justifies the cost involved, and it has nothing to do with the fact that I think they just look nicer :?
Nice one Nick. I see you're local - we normally organise a few runs in the Newcastle area - come join us next season :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:22 pm

NickDE wrote:
paulgs1000 wrote:They are noticeably lighter when picked up and that has to translate to un-sprung weight which is one of the goals of all manufacturers of sports cars so it's a winner even when it's hard to discern the difference on the road - every little helps (ask Colin Chapman) :thumbsup:
That's my theory too. Which fully justifies the cost involved, and it has nothing to do with the fact that I think they just look nicer :?
I went from MV2s running VReds to Style 32s on Goodyear Eagle F1s bought off Mr Wilks from paulgs1000's 3.0si (its complicated). Anyway, I noticed a big difference driving after the swap - lighter, more direct, more connection with the road. Could have been the rubber, could have been the lighter alloys, or maybe a combination of the two, but the car was definitely more rewarding to drive :driving:
And yes, imo they look nicer - and easier to clean :wink:
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Post by NickDE » Sun Dec 18, 2016 11:52 pm

Marlon wrote: and easier to clean :wink:
A major deciding factor. I'm also thinking about changing the E30 from cross-spokes to bottle tops for exactly that reason.
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Post by Roundozo » Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:37 am

Any excuse to post up a pic! Nice choice of wheels... and z4 :wink:



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Post by NickDE » Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:13 pm

Roundozo wrote:Any excuse to post up a pic!
A fine looking car :thumbsup:
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Post by Thermaltake » Tue Dec 20, 2016 10:02 pm

Has anyone got the staggered version to fit?

I love the deep dish ones but fitment seems a fair ways off.

Front wheels are 8J x 18'' ET20, Fitment 5x120
Rear wheels are 9J x 18'' ET22, Fitment 5x120

Wat are the sizes for 18" MV2's, I think they are et 47 and et50 but with an 8.5j rear, Seems to be plenty of space at the rear but would seem the fronts are the issue.

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