Opinions on Kidney Beans and Ham Hocks

SaltyNC · 03-01-2016, 12:41 PM

I am due for some new tires soon and plan to go with Michelin PSS tires. If I stick with 18", I'll probably stay with stock wheels. If I go to 19" tires, I'll probably go with a CSL-style wheel. I know a lot have them, but I like them, too. Sometimes the crowd is right.

Wheels will be silver either way for my Interlagos Blue with black roof Z4MR. Car will not be tracked or autocrossed, but enjoy the handling of the car and don't want to ruin that. H&R Coilovers will likely be installed in the future when the stock suspension begins to deteriorate from wear and tear.

I'd like to get your opinion on what you think looks best with the attached poll.
Thanks in advance!

Salty

mtnbkr · 03-02-2016, 02:46 PM

I voted for 18" and chrome only because that's what I have now

But I've been debating whether I should change the chrome into a darker shade (gun metal, black chrome, etc.)

DEG · 03-02-2016, 03:02 PM

There have been a few discussions on this forum on 18's vs 19's. I wanted 19's but was concerned about the ride quality. Followed Dubsed's recommendation of pairing PSS's with a LIGHTWEIGHT 19" wheel. I will probably get flamed by some members for this but I found the ride quality to be excellent. So, if you choose 19"...pair it with a light wheel.

Twixboy · 03-02-2016, 04:55 PM

IMO black grilles on the interlagos looks sweet. I think 18's are perfect, but then again I haven't seen 19's on this car in person. I always think 19's look too big on the car when I see them in pictures, but it might look nicer in person.

86Zed · 03-02-2016, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

I'd like to get your opinion on what you think looks best with the attached poll.
Thanks in advance!

Not sure if this helps, but a similar setup on my car. Likely moving to Apex Arc-8 CSL style wheels myself.

Twixboy · 03-02-2016, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by B_Dol

Not sure if this helps, but a similar setup on my car. Likely moving to Apex Arc-8 CSL style wheels myself.

You know there's a group buy on that right now for $200 off? It closes later this month. Check out the sponsored classifieds section.

M-Cast · 03-02-2016, 08:21 PM

I went with the 19" HRE Flow Forms earlier this year and have to say I love them. I also swapped out the suspension with Bilstein Coil Overs and Ground Control Swaybars "MED" front and rear. That just made it all come together.
As a note I did go with a 12mm spacer on the rear, and I have not had any scrubbing at all.

It was a bit more than the apex, but I did see someone selling the HRE's for $2000 for a set.

http://www.**********s.com/hre-ff01-...-bmw-19-20.htm

SaltyNC · 03-02-2016, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by B_Dol

Not sure if this helps, but a similar setup on my car. Likely moving to Apex Arc-8 CSL style wheels myself.

Thanks, B_Dol. What size wheels are those?

Salty

SaltyNC · 03-02-2016, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEG

There have been a few discussions on this forum on 18's vs 19's. I wanted 19's but was concerned about the ride quality. Followed Dubsed's recommendation of pairing PSS's with a LIGHTWEIGHT 19" wheel. I will probably get flamed by some members for this but I found the ride quality to be excellent. So, if you choose 19"...pair it with a light wheel.

Thanks, DEG. Glad to hear the 19's are working for you.

Salty

SaltyNC · 03-02-2016, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M-Cast

I went with the 19" HRE Flow Forms earlier this year and have to say I love them. I also swapped out the suspension with Bilstein Coil Overs and Ground Control Swaybars "MED" front and rear. That just made it all come together.
As a note I did go with a 12mm spacer on the rear, and I have not had any scrubbing at all.

It was a bit more than the apex, but I did see someone selling the HRE's for $2000 for a set.

http://www.**********s.com/hre-ff01-...-bmw-19-20.htm

Thanks. They look great.

Salty

inTgr8r · 03-03-2016, 02:18 AM

19 for show, 18 for go.

I ran 19s when I had my roadster before the track bug bit, but am sticking with 18s on my coupe (dual purpose setup)

86Zed · 03-03-2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

Thanks, B_Dol. What size wheels are those?

Those are 18" (Advan), my friend in the silver car is running BBS LM 19" replicas.

Twixboy · 03-16-2016, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

IMO black grilles on the interlagos looks sweet. I think 18's are perfect, but then again I haven't seen 19's on this car in person. I always think 19's look too big on the car when I see them in pictures, but it might look nicer in person.

I just went through this whole thread with tons of pictures of 19's:
http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=119677

I have to say I'm falling in love with that look now and want to change my vote. 18's look kind of small now, lol. It seems like more people had 19's back in the day. Original owners were more show than go, but with the 2nd and 3rd owners you get more driving enthusiasts who are running 18's. Just my guess.

View Poll Results: What combo do you think looks best?
Interlagos blue Z4MR with 19" silver wheels and chrome ring kidneys	1	6.67%
Interlagos blue Z4MR with 18" silver wheels and chrome ring kidneys	2	13.33%
Interlagos blue Z4MR with 19" silver wheels and black kidney grills	8	53.33%
Interlagos blue Z4MR with 18" silver wheels and black kidney grills	4	26.67%
Voters: 15. You may not vote on this poll

03-01-2016, 12:41 PM	#1
SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	Opinions on Kidney Beans and Ham Hocks I am due for some new tires soon and plan to go with Michelin PSS tires. If I stick with 18", I'll probably stay with stock wheels. If I go to 19" tires, I'll probably go with a CSL-style wheel. I know a lot have them, but I like them, too. Sometimes the crowd is right. Wheels will be silver either way for my Interlagos Blue with black roof Z4MR. Car will not be tracked or autocrossed, but enjoy the handling of the car and don't want to ruin that. H&R Coilovers will likely be installed in the future when the stock suspension begins to deteriorate from wear and tear. I'd like to get your opinion on what you think looks best with the attached poll. Thanks in advance! Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete
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03-02-2016, 02:46 PM	#2
mtnbkr Private 11 Rep 89 Posts Drives: '06 IB Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	I voted for 18" and chrome only because that's what I have now But I've been debating whether I should change the chrome into a darker shade (gun metal, black chrome, etc.)
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03-02-2016, 03:02 PM	#3
DEG First Lieutenant 68 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 MR Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	There have been a few discussions on this forum on 18's vs 19's. I wanted 19's but was concerned about the ride quality. Followed Dubsed's recommendation of pairing PSS's with a LIGHTWEIGHT 19" wheel. I will probably get flamed by some members for this but I found the ride quality to be excellent. So, if you choose 19"...pair it with a light wheel.
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03-02-2016, 04:55 PM	#4
Twixboy Captain 124 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	IMO black grilles on the interlagos looks sweet. I think 18's are perfect, but then again I haven't seen 19's on this car in person. I always think 19's look too big on the car when I see them in pictures, but it might look nicer in person.
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03-02-2016, 08:21 PM	#7
M-Cast Lieutenant 708 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 E86 Coupe [0.00] 2006 Z4 3.0si Coupe [6.00] 2002 330 CI [0.00] 2018 BMW 240M [0.00] 2007 M Coupe [10.00]	I went with the 19" HRE Flow Forms earlier this year and have to say I love them. I also swapped out the suspension with Bilstein Coil Overs and Ground Control Swaybars "MED" front and rear. That just made it all come together. As a note I did go with a 12mm spacer on the rear, and I have not had any scrubbing at all. It was a bit more than the apex, but I did see someone selling the HRE's for $2000 for a set. http://www.**********s.com/hre-ff01-...-bmw-19-20.htm Attached Images
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	19 for show, 18 for go. I ran 19s when I had my roadster before the track bug bit, but am sticking with 18s on my coupe (dual purpose setup) __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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