Winter wheels

kyfdx · 08-31-2011, 09:52 AM

Hoping to pickup a new Z4 on a 24 month lease. The unit I have my eye on is an early production 2011. Base 3.0 model.

Since I've only got it that long, I'm hoping to find a used set of tire/wheels for sale. As you might guess, the used winter wheel/tire universe for the E89 is quite small.

Does anyone have experience with cross-fitment with other BMWs? As nearly as I can tell, it seems that the E90/E91/E92 models might be a good candidate. Obviously, that would open up a lot more choices.

One more question... any idea about TPMS compatibility? I know BMW changed that at some point.

regards,
kyfdx

B21 · 12-18-2022, 11:05 AM

Your model has the run flat version of TWS…it relies on the DSC sensing dissimilar wheel rotation…so any wheel will work without coding / modification..

Sour preferred offset is 29mm on the front , 40mm on the rear….quite a few BMW OE wheels will fit…especially with modest width tyres…I know that 103 Daises in 17” will not..they will just foul your 330mm front discs..

So 18” wheels are your safe bet…best to get a ‘chunky’ design as a lot of BMW wheels seem to crack..

ezrider · 01-07-2023, 09:28 PM

Look at tire rack. There are all season run flats for the z4. That's what I use.

08-31-2011, 09:52 AM	#1
kyfdx New Member 1 Rep 5 Posts Drives: Z4 wannabe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: KY iTrader: (0)	Winter wheels Hoping to pickup a new Z4 on a 24 month lease. The unit I have my eye on is an early production 2011. Base 3.0 model. Since I've only got it that long, I'm hoping to find a used set of tire/wheels for sale. As you might guess, the used winter wheel/tire universe for the E89 is quite small. Does anyone have experience with cross-fitment with other BMWs? As nearly as I can tell, it seems that the E90/E91/E92 models might be a good candidate. Obviously, that would open up a lot more choices. One more question... any idea about TPMS compatibility? I know BMW changed that at some point. regards, kyfdx
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12-18-2022, 11:05 AM	#2
B21 Captain 145 Rep 600 Posts Drives: E89 Atacama Yellow 35is Join Date: May 2022 Location: Scotland..God’s own country iTrader: (0)	Your model has the run flat version of TWS…it relies on the DSC sensing dissimilar wheel rotation…so any wheel will work without coding / modification.. Sour preferred offset is 29mm on the front , 40mm on the rear….quite a few BMW OE wheels will fit…especially with modest width tyres…I know that 103 Daises in 17” will not..they will just foul your 330mm front discs.. So 18” wheels are your safe bet…best to get a ‘chunky’ design as a lot of BMW wheels seem to crack.. __________________ Much modified 2011 Atacama Yellow 35is…previously a much modified 2012 Atacama Yellow 20i MSport Change history here… https://www.dropbox.com/s/8h1vabklgz...0List.pdf?dl=0 Build thread here… https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=131886
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01-07-2023, 09:28 PM	#3
ezrider New Member 2 Rep 15 Posts Drives: Orange 2015 Z4 28i Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Look at tire rack. There are all season run flats for the z4. That's what I use.
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