My New 135i Le Mans Blue with new E86 wheels

Evan135 · 08-23-2009, 01:29 AM

Here is my new 135i. I just rolled over 1000 miles this weekend and thought I'd post some pictures. If I mess it up sorry, first time posting pics here. I have the M3 sways, strut rods, etc but not installed yet.

I thought the wheel pics might help those interested in a factory alternative. These are style 203 wheels from a Z4 Coupe with factory performance package. I like them as they look larger than 18" the way they are styled. E46, E85, and E86 wheels will fit like this if you like a different style.

The wheels are 18" x 8" up front and are running 235/40 18 and the rear are 18" x 8.5" running 255/35 18. The rears have an extra 2mm offset and fronts do too plus an extra .5" width. They fit under the fenders and do not rub.

I choose the Hankook V12 evo tires as they are excellent for the weather in Florida. Great in the rain, very quiet, reasonable wear, and crazy grip. In Car and Driver they came in second at bettering PS2s after the Dunlop Star Spec, which is a better track tire but not street tire in my opinion.

I am thrilled with the car and loved the performance delivery. I hope the wheel info helps others with similar ideas. Even those considering the new style 269 wheels could get the E46/E85 fitment to use more offset and front rim width.

993 911 · 08-23-2009, 02:51 AM

Interesting idea, but still think the stock wheels flow with the body better. I had the same tires on my E36M, loved them!

datbimmerdoe · 08-23-2009, 04:48 AM

Looks great!

M-Sport FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ptack · 08-23-2009, 06:48 AM

Well, not feeling the wheels. I think gunmetal CSLs are perfect with Le Mans.

touareg · 08-23-2009, 11:46 AM

Nice!

emm3tt · 08-23-2009, 12:07 PM

Kudos for doing something different.

Add1ct · 08-23-2009, 12:37 PM

I like these a lot actually, I was thinking of doing the same style for my 1er, although I like the msport wheels too, let me know if you're interested in selling those

Mindgame · 08-23-2009, 12:41 PM

Loving the car, naturally

not the wheels

BrokenVert · 08-23-2009, 02:43 PM

Wait a second. Does this mean that Z4 wheels will fit a 135i no problem?

Evan135 · 08-23-2009, 02:51 PM

Yes, Z4 wheels fit just like mine in the picture. I got mine new but if you found a nice used set you could save $.

Thanks for the complements guys. I know dark wheels are all the rage now and I like those too, but being 50 bright silver wheels are what I am used to.

MadMan77 · 08-23-2009, 02:59 PM

Good to know we have options with factory Z4 offsets/widths.

I have to disagree with you about the wheels looking larger than 18". In fact, the larger spokes make the wheels look smaller to me. I do give you props for trying something new though.

BrokenVert · 08-23-2009, 03:01 PM

What exactly are the offsets?

escobar929 · 08-23-2009, 08:40 PM

those wheels look great on it!

bmwsam · 08-23-2009, 08:53 PM

I've always liked those wheels on the Z4 and they look very nice on you're 135i too!

BahamaBart · 08-23-2009, 08:59 PM

Car looks good, congrats.

ORIGIN M. · 08-23-2009, 09:47 PM

Car looks awesome.

Who gives a crap what the negative people are feeling, or not feeling.

cagekicker · 08-23-2009, 11:52 PM

not feeling the wheels either

amiller212 · 08-24-2009, 01:17 AM

I like the wheels. Nice job.

jibaholic101 · 08-24-2009, 02:04 AM

nice looking car, although those wheels completely soften the car up and tone down the aggressiveness of it

Lester · 08-24-2009, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

What exactly are the offsets?

Light alloy rim8JX18 ET:4736116771161$529.94

Light alloy rim81/2JX18 ET:5036116771162$554.94

There are lots of E86 wheels that all have the same offsets.

Jaguar66 · 08-24-2009, 10:46 AM

!

Add1ct · 08-24-2009, 11:40 AM

the offsets give away that they will fit, I am curious as to how the ellipsoid styling 107 would look on the 1er as it has the more sculpted look that may match the 1s sharp lines

08-23-2009, 01:29 AM	#1
Evan135 Private First Class 6 Rep 132 Posts Drives: My wife Crazy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (1)	My New 135i Le Mans Blue with new E86 wheels Here is my new 135i. I just rolled over 1000 miles this weekend and thought I'd post some pictures. If I mess it up sorry, first time posting pics here. I have the M3 sways, strut rods, etc but not installed yet. I thought the wheel pics might help those interested in a factory alternative. These are style 203 wheels from a Z4 Coupe with factory performance package. I like them as they look larger than 18" the way they are styled. E46, E85, and E86 wheels will fit like this if you like a different style. The wheels are 18" x 8" up front and are running 235/40 18 and the rear are 18" x 8.5" running 255/35 18. The rears have an extra 2mm offset and fronts do too plus an extra .5" width. They fit under the fenders and do not rub. I choose the Hankook V12 evo tires as they are excellent for the weather in Florida. Great in the rain, very quiet, reasonable wear, and crazy grip. In Car and Driver they came in second at bettering PS2s after the Dunlop Star Spec, which is a better track tire but not street tire in my opinion. I am thrilled with the car and loved the performance delivery. I hope the wheel info helps others with similar ideas. Even those considering the new style 269 wheels could get the E46/E85 fitment to use more offset and front rim width. Attached Images
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08-23-2009, 02:51 AM	#2
993 911 Captain 47 Rep 882 Posts Drives: Z3M, F31, G07 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Portland iTrader: (0)	Interesting idea, but still think the stock wheels flow with the body better. I had the same tires on my E36M, loved them!
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08-23-2009, 06:48 AM	#4
ptack Brigadier General 269 Rep 4,470 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [6.50]	Well, not feeling the wheels. I think gunmetal CSLs are perfect with Le Mans. __________________ 135i, SGM, Coral, Sport Package, Auto, Premium Hifi, USB/ipod, Apex EC-7s, PPK Stage II
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Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	I like these a lot actually, I was thinking of doing the same style for my 1er, although I like the msport wheels too, let me know if you're interested in selling those __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	Wait a second. Does this mean that Z4 wheels will fit a 135i no problem? __________________
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08-23-2009, 02:51 PM	#10
Evan135 Private First Class 6 Rep 132 Posts Drives: My wife Crazy Join Date: May 2009 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (1)	Yes, Z4 wheels fit just like mine in the picture. I got mine new but if you found a nice used set you could save $. Thanks for the complements guys. I know dark wheels are all the rage now and I like those too, but being 50 bright silver wheels are what I am used to.
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MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	Good to know we have options with factory Z4 offsets/widths. I have to disagree with you about the wheels looking larger than 18". In fact, the larger spokes make the wheels look smaller to me. I do give you props for trying something new though. __________________
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BrokenVert Resident Kerbalnaut 477 Rep 10,703 Posts Drives: Topless Brute/Hybrid Boogaloo Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fahrvergnügen/NY iTrader: (0)	What exactly are the offsets? __________________
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escobar929 Brigadier General 154 Rep 4,528 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL iTrader: (14) Garage List 2020 M2 CS [10.00] 2020 M240i [0.00]	those wheels look great on it!
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08-23-2009, 08:53 PM	#14
bmwsam First Lieutenant 10 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 135i M-Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 135i [0.00]	I've always liked those wheels on the Z4 and they look very nice on you're 135i too! __________________ 128i M-Sport: Le Mans Blue/Black Interior 6MT, Premium Hi-Fi, Ipod/USB, BMW CCA Member: Central California Chapter
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08-23-2009, 08:59 PM	#15
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ORIGIN M. Banned 3160 Rep 9,134 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Hemisphere iTrader: (0)	Car looks awesome. Who gives a crap what the negative people are feeling, or not feeling.
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cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	not feeling the wheels either __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
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08-24-2009, 01:17 AM	#18
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 159 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	nice looking car, although those wheels completely soften the car up and tone down the aggressiveness of it __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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Add1ct Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,859 Posts Drives: 135i, 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palos Verdes Estates (SoCal) iTrader: (3)	the offsets give away that they will fit, I am curious as to how the ellipsoid styling 107 would look on the 1er as it has the more sculpted look that may match the 1s sharp lines __________________ E82 N54 6MT 6FL 668 KASW turned in E92 Crimson/Cream N54 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, ZCW, Nav, Sat radio, HD Radio, Logic7, PDC, Active Steering, Active Cruise, 6FL, CA
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