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PhilH
08-06-2003, 04:43 PM
Imagine the scene...you pull into a parking lot and see a "regular" 330i with Sport Package with the 18" ZHP wheels. What goes through your mind? :dunno:

Just wondering what "informed" BMW enthusiasts would think, since the general public wouldn't think twice about which wheels are on which car.
Toast
08-06-2003, 05:35 PM
"Those wheels look great!" :D
Mathew
08-06-2003, 05:37 PM
is someone thinking about ordering some new wheels...:angel:
PhilH
08-06-2003, 05:47 PM
is someone thinking about ordering some new wheels...:angel:
I've known that I would be buying another set of wheels since I got my car, and putting snow tires on one set.

At this point, I think I'm either getting the new 2004 xi sport package 17" wheels and putting snows on them...

Style 137
http://membres.lycos.fr/zooouz/Wheels/TMP_wheel/bmw_wheel_137.jpg

...or I'm getting the ZHP wheels and putting the snows on my M68s.

From the side it might even fool you into thinking I got a ZHP. :p
(...oh, wait, they never made a Steel Gray ZHP :tsk: )
http://www.blue-guy.com/images/Side.jpg
Mr. The Edge
08-06-2003, 06:26 PM
what would you think if you saw an M3 with CSL wheels?

:angel:
SpaceMonkey
08-06-2003, 06:29 PM
what would you think if you saw an M3 with CSL wheels?

:angel:When are we going to see pics? Any ETA on getting them?
Mr. The Edge
08-06-2003, 06:30 PM
When are we going to see pics? Any ETA on getting them?

no :cry:
Andy
08-06-2003, 06:33 PM
Those wheels look great!
tim330i
08-06-2003, 10:52 PM
how much are they? Couldn't you get better aftermarket wheels for the same price or less? That also solves any want to be ZHP questions as well.

Tim
mquetel
08-06-2003, 10:58 PM
They would look great, be it 135s on a 330i or CSLs on an M3. :thumbup:

I would love to have either of those on my car. :D
blackhawk77
08-07-2003, 04:01 AM
I think someones trying to reinvigorate the "M" on an non-M car argument in a disguised form here. Problem is, the ZHP is only a slightly warmed over 330i, which does not even approach the stature of the "M" series Bimmers. :tsk:
RandyB
08-07-2003, 04:05 AM
Imagine the scene...you pull into a parking lot and see a "regular" 330i with Sport Package with the 18" ZHP wheels. What goes through your mind? :dunno:



"Damn, I bet those are hard to clean." :D
jason330i
08-07-2003, 07:24 AM
how much are they? Couldn't you get better aftermarket wheels for the same price or less

ACS Type 3's baby!
PhilH
08-07-2003, 08:34 AM
how much are they? Couldn't you get better aftermarket wheels for the same price or less?
The number one reason I'm sticking with OEM wheels is aesthetics. I think aftermarket wheels look great on lowered BMWs, and I'm leaving my suspension stock for the first few years.

Money no object, I'd get a set of PSS9s coilovers and BBS RS-GTs. Maybe I'll even do that in three or four years when I can justify new shocks. Right now, I don't want to throw away a perfectly good sport suspension just for looks (I only autocross/track my car a few times a year).
PhilH
08-07-2003, 12:00 PM
Thanks to all who voted. The results at this point are more positive than I thought they'd be.

When it comes to making a choice on wheels, I'm not sure it's even possible to do better than getting neutral or positive votes from nearly 4 out of 5 bimmerfesters.

We'll have to see what happens in three months when it's time to get the snow tires...

:thumbup:
AF
08-07-2003, 12:26 PM
Phil . . . I was in the same boat as you and finally bought a set of Winter wheels today . . .

One major factor kept me away from ZHP wheels . . . W E I G H T !!!!

Why do I want to slow my car down with heavy wheels . . . been there, done that . . . they look great but weigh too much.

I really like those 137's they look great but your chances of finding someone who is selling them is going to be very hard . . .

I was going to go with type 44's but decided I would go for one of my favorite wheels from the E36 M3 . . . I bought a set of beautiful condition OEM M Contours size 17 x 7.5 and I am putting 235/40/17's on them all around.

The weight of the wheel is less than 22 lbs so it is a big score plus they are going to look awesome on my car. There are a ton of people selling used wheels that I have spoken to recently for very good prices . . .let me know if you are interested in some leads . . .
PhilH
08-07-2003, 12:31 PM
I bought a set of beautiful condition OEM M Contours size 17 x 7.5 and I am putting 235/40/17's on them all around.
Interesting choice...I always liked the M Contours. Can't wait to see pics! :thumbup:
cruztopless
08-07-2003, 05:22 PM
"Damn, I bet those are hard to clean." :D

:rofl: Good one.

I think they'll look great! :thumbup:
andy_thomas
08-08-2003, 01:15 AM
I think someones trying to reinvigorate the "M" on an non-M car argument in a disguised form here. Problem is, the ZHP is only a slightly warmed over 330i, which does not even approach the stature of the "M" series Bimmers. :tsk:

I agree. There's a certain "snob" element to fitting M parts to non-M cars; while I don't share this attitude with disgruntled M owners, I am able to understand why they might get upset (but then isn't imitation the sincerest form of flattery?). I hope this doesn't lower itself to mere trim levels (because apart from the 10 whole bhp, the Performance Pack is basically a trim level). This would be no better than the petty mine's-better-than-yours mentality of British company car drivers in the 1970s, for whom trim level was the beginning and end of their tiny little one-upmanship world.

Aside from anything else, the "ZHP" wheels are just wheels. They're extremely heavy, too, and available on a 318d, 316i, 320d touring or 330Cd. It's BMW NA's decision to restrict wheel choices; as far as BMW is concerned, they're just wheels.
tgravo2
08-08-2003, 08:51 AM
I would think they look great but I would rather buy aftermarket wheels instead.
Aaron325iT
08-08-2003, 03:34 PM
up here in Toronto a local dealer (BMW Autohaus for anyone in TO) is doing the 135M's as a summer wheel and tire package for CAN$5300 (around $US3800). This is for a staggered set, 225/45 front and 255/40 rear (i think, correct me if i'm wrong).

lovely wheels, but damn costly.
PhilH
08-08-2003, 05:47 PM
I was quoted a price of $482 for the 18x8 wheel from my local dealer, and with 225/40-18 Yokohama ES100s all around, the whole set would be about $2,500.

Today, I was considering other options again... :tsk:

Everything from 18" Style 32 radial spoke wheels to 18" Style 71 wheels that come with the 330Ci might wind up on my car. :dunno:

I suppose I still have doubts whether the M135 wheels "belong" on my car. Since BMW has made very few "special editions" like the ZHP in the past, it's hard to draw a comparison to other models...
Aaron325iT
08-08-2003, 06:13 PM
I was quoted a price of $482 for the 18x8 wheel from my local dealer, and with 225/40-18 Yokohama ES100s all around, the whole set would be about $2,500.

Today, I was considering other options again... :tsk:

Everything from 18" Style 32 radial spoke wheels to 18" Style 71 wheels that come with the 330Ci might wind up on my car. :dunno:

I suppose I still have doubts whether the M135 wheels "belong" on my car. Since BMW has made very few "special editions" like the ZHP in the past, it's hard to draw a comparison to other models...

up in canada we don't get the ZHP package, though on 330's there is the M-Sport package, which comes with the 135Ms. Anyway, the bottom line is that i think the 135 M's are fantastic-looking wheels, and IMHO they are not linked to the ZHP/M-Sport package like M-replica rims are with M3's, so therefore i actually wouldn't be afraid to put a set on my Touring,...except for the fact that they cost a fortune. I don't think a non-Zhp/M-Sport sporting 135M's would be labelled a wannnabe, nor should they be..these are BMW upgrade wheels.