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      12-30-2015, 12:03 PM   #1
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I've been seeing quite a few pictures of some great looking Zs on VMR Wheels! I'm creating this thread to create a database of fitment options for the Z4/M and also to answer any questions you all may have about fitment for your Z4s. Post up pictures of your car and share your specs!

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19" VMR V710
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Front = 19x8.5 ET35 245/35/19
Rear = 19x10 ET25 275/30/19

Suspension: H&R Lowering Springs (no rubbing at all)
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Arick Nice! Love the setup! Any issues with rubbing?
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Arick Nice! Love the setup! Any issues with rubbing?
Zero issues!
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VMR V718's
19"x8.5" ET35 w/ 245/35ZR-19 Hankook Ventus V12
19"x9.5" ET22 w/ 275/30ZR-19 Hankook Ventus V12

Pictured is the car on stock suspension. This summer I installed an AirREX kit with air management so it sits just perfectly while cruising. Camber set to approx -1.5 deg all around.

No modifications were necessary, the wheels tuck/fit perfectly.

I get a lot of compliments on the wheels, but ultimately these were not the ones I wanted. I wanted to order V710's but was faced with a long wait time when ordering so I gave in and got these instead.
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^^those look great, interested in seeing them on your air kit

V803 w/ Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport
H&R Coilovers (12 threads from bottom in front, can't remember rear...)
19 x 8.5 et35, 245/35
19 x 9.5 et25, 275/30

Had some slight rubbing at full lock for a couple weeks, i think the plastic has since worn through and doesn't rub anymore.







Wanted to take pics this weekend but it was/is pouring rain
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V710s

- 19x8.5 ET35 (225/35/19)front
- 19x9.5 ET45 (255/30/19)rear
- Michelin PSS
- Lowered on Bilstein PS 9's (3 threads from the bottom)

No rubbing at all.
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^^those look great, interested in seeing them on your air kit

V803 w/ Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport
H&R Coilovers (12 threads from bottom in front, can't remember rear...)
19 x 8.5 et35, 245/35
19 x 9.5 et25, 275/30

Had some slight rubbing at full lock for a couple weeks, i think the plastic has since worn through and doesn't rub anymore.







Wanted to take pics this weekend but it was/is pouring rain
How's the ride with 19s? Loving the V803...wish the rears have a bit more depth (concave). I've been thinking about the V804 as well. Decision, decision, decision

Just noticed your "spare" parts stash in the corner on one of your pictures. Need to find room to stash my OE wheels now too
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It's hard for me to say how the 19's changed the ride in isolation, because I installed everything at the same time. I DD mine and the ride is by no means unbearable. It's not great over long stretches of rough road, but this car isn't an S Class, and IMO the OE setup wasn't something to write home about either.
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18x8.5 ET35 Front
18x9.5 ET22 Rear

Currently running 225s front and 255s rear (just bought new tires prior to ordering rims). When its time to replace my plan is to do 245s front 275s rear.
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19"x8.5" ET35 w/ 245/35ZR-19 Hankook Ventus V12
19"x9.5" ET22 w/ 275/30ZR-19 Hankook Ventus V12

Pictured is the car on stock suspension. This summer I installed an AirREX kit with air management so it sits just perfectly while cruising. Camber set to approx -1.5 deg all around.

No modifications were necessary, the wheels tuck/fit perfectly.

I get a lot of compliments on the wheels, but ultimately these were not the ones I wanted. I wanted to order V710's but was faced with a long wait time when ordering so I gave in and got these instead.
Got any pictures with the car aired out?
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Got any pictures with the car aired out?
This is all I have at the moment. This is one step lower than I would drive it at normally (fairly bumpy in my neck of the woods). I don't let it ever fully air out due to the lip, but I do have a setting that will make it flush..



Think you could get me a sweet deal on some 710's?
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This is all I have at the moment. This is one step lower than I would drive it at normally (fairly bumpy in my neck of the woods). I don't let it ever fully air out due to the lip, but I do have a setting that will make it flush..

Think you could get me a sweet deal on some 710's?
Your car looks so clean! Everything looks great! I'll shoot you a PM!
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V803 w/ Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport
H&R Coilovers (12 threads from bottom in front, can't remember rear...)
19 x 8.5 et35, 245/35
19 x 9.5 et25, 275/30

Had some slight rubbing at full lock for a couple weeks, i think the plastic has since worn through and doesn't rub anymore.







Wanted to take pics this weekend but it was/is pouring rain
Still one of my favorites. Regarding the plastic liner rub at full lock, I had that on my OEM wheels as well, I think it's a factor of wheel & tire and also ride height.

Hey VMRWheels, does this count as showing off my wheels?

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Still one of my favorites. Regarding the plastic liner rub at full lock, I had that on my OEM wheels as well, I think it's a factor of wheel & tire and also ride height.

Hey VMRWheels, does this count as showing off my wheels?

Yeah that works! Post your specs when you get a chance!
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19 X 8.5 235/35/19 ET 35
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I do have rubbing and it has worn through the plastic a bit on both sides. Doesn't really bother me at all.
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Where did MetMan get the brand new 2003 Z4? Looks like the car just rolled off the show room floor.

I'm looking at Sleepyro's pics and trying to imagine what a set of 18's would look like on my same color roadster. The roads around here can be rough with lots of pothole patches after the winter, so I've always figured I'd stick with 18's. Do you think 19's would result in a noticeably rougher ride?
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19 X 8.5 235/35/19 ET 35
19 X 9.5 265/30 19 ET 45

I do have rubbing and it has worn through the plastic a bit on both sides. Doesn't really bother me at all.
Interesting to hear that you had rubbing issues with this fitment. Is it more in the front or rear?
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Where did MetMan get the brand new 2003 Z4? Looks like the car just rolled off the show room floor.

I'm looking at Sleepyro's pics and trying to imagine what a set of 18's would look like on my same color roadster. The roads around here can be rough with lots of pothole patches after the winter, so I've always figured I'd stick with 18's. Do you think 19's would result in a noticeably rougher ride?
The 19s will have a slightly harsher ride. It's kind of part of the territory of going with a larger wheel / decreased sidewall. I have seen customers with M Coupes run 225/45/18 and 255/40/18 tire sizes. That leads me to believe that 40/35 profile tires on 19" wheels may work. The front 225/40/19 tire would be 0.1" taller and the rear 255/35/19 would be the same exact diameter as the 255/40/18. The taller profile should mitigate most, if not all, of the increased harshness of a 19" wheel.

Either way, the wheels would look great on your car!
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Here are the specs and some pictures from the customer mentioned above!

(f) VMR Wheels V701 18x8.5 ET35 | 225/45/18 Michelin Pilot Super Sport
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Interesting to hear that you had rubbing issues with this fitment. Is it more in the front or rear?
The rubbing is just in the front, no issues in the rear.
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