M3 with Z06 wheels?
We've seen some mock-up pictures of this before (Matteucci) but Hanchey wanted to see for himself what it would take to put these lightweight 17x9.5" wheels on an E36 M3.
Using a variety of spacers, including a large bolt-on hub-centric unit, he test fit and bolted the Z06 wheel on front and back.
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_02.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_05.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_07.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_09.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_11.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_12.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_13.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_14.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_15.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_01.jpg
There are some differences, such as hub diameters (72mm for the Z06, 70mm for BMW) but the bolt circle is virtually identical. The spacer would have to be substantial - a bolt-on with 2 different hub diameters - but nothing impossible. After designing the spacer and having some built, it might be something Vorshlag could offer?
Alternatively the 4th gen factory 17" wheels would also fit (17x9), and are even cheaper and have a more favorable backspacing. We're gonna test fit some of those next - anyone have any factory F-body wheels? Jason? Or C4 Corvette factory wheels?
Thanks to Justin for coming by in his Z06 and donating a front wheel for an hour! And depositing 6 quarts of used oil?
EDIT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-POST OR LINK THESE PICTURES ELSEWHERE. We don't want the world to see these pictures just yet. Paul.
We've seen some mock-up pictures of this before (Matteucci) but Hanchey wanted to see for himself what it would take to put these lightweight 17x9.5" wheels on an E36 M3.
Using a variety of spacers, including a large bolt-on hub-centric unit, he test fit and bolted the Z06 wheel on front and back.
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_02.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_05.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_07.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_09.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_11.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_12.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_13.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_14.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_15.jpg
http://www.bimmerhausoftexas.com/tam...06wheel_01.jpg
There are some differences, such as hub diameters (72mm for the Z06, 70mm for BMW) but the bolt circle is virtually identical. The spacer would have to be substantial - a bolt-on with 2 different hub diameters - but nothing impossible. After designing the spacer and having some built, it might be something Vorshlag could offer?
Alternatively the 4th gen factory 17" wheels would also fit (17x9), and are even cheaper and have a more favorable backspacing. We're gonna test fit some of those next - anyone have any factory F-body wheels? Jason? Or C4 Corvette factory wheels?
Thanks to Justin for coming by in his Z06 and donating a front wheel for an hour! And depositing 6 quarts of used oil?
EDIT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-POST OR LINK THESE PICTURES ELSEWHERE. We don't want the world to see these pictures just yet. Paul.
Comment