359M (M3 ZCP) Wheels on E90 Fitment Thread (Lots of Pictures) - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

NiVeDh · 03-29-2011, 12:03 AM

Related thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488328

Thanks to ebisu8 and others for their help.

Recently got a set of OEM 359M wheels with Michelin PS2 tires. The specifications are as follows.

19x9 ET31 - 245/35/19
19x10 ET25 - 265/35/19

I currently have VMR VB3s with Hankook V12 Evo tires.

19x8.5 ET40 - 245/35/19
19x10 ET38 - 275/30/19

This thread will cover my progress in getting them to fit my E90. I know the rear tires will be a problem (265/35 is too tall). Also the ET25 rears will be too aggressive and will require fender rolling. I am dropped on Bilstein PSS9 coilovers (look at my other threads for photos on how low I am).

I test-fitted the 359Ms as they come just for fun and took the following photos so you can compare the fitment between the VB3s and the 359Ms.

The fronts fit perfectly! The rears will need some help but I believe it's do-able.

I am planning on replacing the tires with 245/35 and 275/30 Bridgestone RE-11s. I will continue to update the thread during the whole process.

If you have any questions, post them in this thread instead of PMing me so others can benefit from the information.

Enjoy!

issabmw · 03-29-2011, 12:12 AM

Good lord, they are absolutely beautiful!

sbce90 · 03-29-2011, 12:17 AM

Very interested in seeing how this goes. Please do keep us updated. Are you planning on making them fit? Hopefully its not toooooooo much work..

NiVeDh · 03-29-2011, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SBC

Very interested in seeing how this goes. Please do keep us updated. Are you planning on making them fit? Hopefully its not toooooooo much work..

"Just" a fender roll, raising the rear a little, and maybe some more negative camber should be good enough with the 275/30 tires. ebisu8 is running 265/30 on his E92 and the E90 has a little more room out back from what I hear.

Infamous · 03-29-2011, 12:20 AM

some roll and minimal pull/flare will have you all taken care of

issabmw · 03-29-2011, 12:24 AM

you mind telling where you purchased them?

NiVeDh · 03-29-2011, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by issabmw

you mind telling where you purchased them?

eBay.

remmib · 03-29-2011, 05:27 AM

Cool, they looks much better than the once you had.

Just get some 30 profile rear tires instead of those fat 265/35/19 Michelin tires.

Hedges · 03-29-2011, 06:56 AM

this looks good so far keep up good work@

ebisu8 · 03-29-2011, 01:10 PM

Glad you made the thread and am still suprised that I'm the first one with these on an e92! Looking good bro!

RON1X · 03-29-2011, 05:22 PM

Didn't know they already arrived! They look amazing, can't wait to see them in person!

thkfast · 03-30-2011, 01:23 PM

Man, that's aggressive! This I have to see. Gorgeous wheels!

Bpower · 03-31-2011, 10:48 PM

Ordered a set tonight from Tisher for 2100 some change.Will be running 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 rear. I am not lowered just have perf suspension so hopefully no rubbing but do you think I should get my fenders rolled anyways? Sometimes I have 6 girls in the car about 120 pound average for each, would it rub?

sukutash · 04-01-2011, 08:03 AM

The M3 ZCP set-up is amazing and congrats on finding a set, and attempting to achieve proper fitment... your a trailblazer. I've been contemplating on purchasing a set myself and was in the process of researching. Thanks to you, my job is now that much easier.

Can you please give me an idea of the weight difference between your previous set-up and the ZCP.

I'll be glued to this post and your progress. Good luck.

NiVeDh · 04-01-2011, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukutash

The M3 ZCP set-up is amazing and congrats on finding a set, and attempting to achieve proper fitment... your a trailblazer. I've been contemplating on purchasing a set myself and was in the process of researching. Thanks to you, my job is now that much easier.

Can you please give me an idea of the weight difference between your previous set-up and the ZCP.

I'll be glued to this post and your progress. Good luck.

Here's a weight comparison based on information I've found on the forums (ZCP vs. VB3)...

Front wheels: 26 vs. 25 lb
Rear wheels: 28 vs. 26 lb

Yes, they weigh more. I think it's a good trade-off though considering they're flow-formed (like Forgestars). I could use the extra strength for Atlanta potholes.

ShowTime12 · 04-03-2011, 04:56 PM

The weights I found are slightly different....26 lbs front and 26.8 lbs rear

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=179

So only about a pound heavier than VB3.

NiVeDh · 04-03-2011, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShowTime12

The weights I found are slightly different....26 lbs front and 26.8 lbs rear

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=179

So only about a pound heavier than VB3.

I think the VB3 weights may even be optimistic (the vendors claim 25 and 26 lb).

Bpower · 04-03-2011, 05:06 PM

There is no comparison in my book its like comparing a candle light lobster dinner to a McDonalds happy meal. I am very happy I can sport quality, strong and fancy OEM wheels

.

NiVeDh · 04-03-2011, 06:44 PM

Update: dropped the wheels off yesterday to get them powder coated (gunmetal steel pearlescent).

Bpower · 04-03-2011, 07:44 PM

Cool, you will have them on shortly, cant wait to see pictures.

ebisu8 · 04-03-2011, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiVeDh

Update: dropped the wheels off yesterday to get them powder coated (gunmetal steel pearlescent).

Nice! That will look pretty sweet! Since I daily drive my car, it won't be too long before I'll need to refinish them. I'm thinking bright orange lol!

RyanMv4 · 04-04-2011, 06:00 PM

Got a set for sale that I really need to get rid of guys !
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508874

03-29-2011, 12:03 AM	#1
NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	359M (M3 ZCP) Wheels on E90 Fitment Thread (Lots of Pictures) Related thread: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488328 Thanks to ebisu8 and others for their help. Recently got a set of OEM 359M wheels with Michelin PS2 tires. The specifications are as follows. 19x9 ET31 - 245/35/19 19x10 ET25 - 265/35/19 I currently have VMR VB3s with Hankook V12 Evo tires. 19x8.5 ET40 - 245/35/19 19x10 ET38 - 275/30/19 This thread will cover my progress in getting them to fit my E90. I know the rear tires will be a problem (265/35 is too tall). Also the ET25 rears will be too aggressive and will require fender rolling. I am dropped on Bilstein PSS9 coilovers (look at my other threads for photos on how low I am). I test-fitted the 359Ms as they come just for fun and took the following photos so you can compare the fitment between the VB3s and the 359Ms. The fronts fit perfectly! The rears will need some help but I believe it's do-able. I am planning on replacing the tires with 245/35 and 275/30 Bridgestone RE-11s. I will continue to update the thread during the whole process. If you have any questions, post them in this thread instead of PMing me so others can benefit from the information. Enjoy!
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03-29-2011, 12:12 AM	#2
issabmw cool beans Drives: R34/E90/E82/E46/E30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,364 iTrader: (2)	Good lord, they are absolutely beautiful! __________________ R34/E90/E82/E30 TEAMLIBAN

03-29-2011, 12:17 AM	#3
sbce90 Me Boosta Drives: 320i / MB C63 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 4,966 iTrader: (3)	Very interested in seeing how this goes. Please do keep us updated. Are you planning on making them fit? Hopefully its not toooooooo much work.. __________________

03-29-2011, 12:24 AM	#6
issabmw cool beans Drives: R34/E90/E82/E46/E30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 1,364 iTrader: (2)	you mind telling where you purchased them? __________________ R34/E90/E82/E30 TEAMLIBAN

03-29-2011, 05:27 AM	#8
remmib General Drives: 2013 F10 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 24,784 iTrader: (0)	Cool, they looks much better than the once you had. Just get some 30 profile rear tires instead of those fat 265/35/19 Michelin tires. __________________ F10 520d M-Sport Alpine White \| HRE P43SC 20x9+20x11 \| Michelin PSS 255/35+295/30 \| KW V3 Coilover \| 3D Design Front Lip \| BMW M Performance Black Grills \| BMW M Performance CF Spoiler \| BMW M Performance Diffuser\|

03-29-2011, 12:20 AM	#5
Infamous Secret Asian Man Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,723 iTrader: (6)	some roll and minimal pull/flare will have you all taken care of

03-29-2011, 06:56 AM	#9
Hedges Major General Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,183 iTrader: (8)	this looks good so far keep up good work@ __________________

03-29-2011, 01:10 PM	#10
ebisu8 sprock Drives: e92 328i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 524 iTrader: (25)	Glad you made the thread and am still suprised that I'm the first one with these on an e92! Looking good bro!

03-29-2011, 05:22 PM	#11
RON1X Colonel Drives: SSII E92 M3, '13 Audi Allroad Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 2,465 iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [4.50]	Didn't know they already arrived! They look amazing, can't wait to see them in person! __________________ '08 E92 ///M3: SSII \| Black Novillo \| M-DCT \| IND \| Black M359 \| AE Performance Exhaust \| V1 Sold: '07 E92 335i: BSM/ Fox Red \| Vishnu v5 \| DCI \| Bilstein PSS9 \| Morr VS8.2s \| UUC SSK \| AE Exhaust \| Aero Lip \| etc...

03-30-2011, 01:23 PM	#12
thkfast Lieutenant Drives: 2010 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Eastern Iowa Posts: 415 iTrader: (1)	Man, that's aggressive! This I have to see. Gorgeous wheels! __________________ The likelihood of one individual being right increases in direct proportion to the intensity with which others attempt to prove him wrong. 2010 E90 335i Montego Blue / Gray Dakota Leather / ZSP ZPP STEP / SSTT / AluFelgen CS7's / M3 lip spoiler / Gloss Black Kidneys / K&N drop-in / Full-time Dual Exhaust

03-31-2011, 10:48 PM	#13
Bpower Banned Drives: E-90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Garage :) Posts: 431 iTrader: (7)	Ordered a set! Ordered a set tonight from Tisher for 2100 some change.Will be running 235/35/19 and 265/30/19 rear. I am not lowered just have perf suspension so hopefully no rubbing but do you think I should get my fenders rolled anyways? Sometimes I have 6 girls in the car about 120 pound average for each, would it rub?

04-01-2011, 08:03 AM	#14
sukutash Private Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 88 iTrader: (4)	The M3 ZCP set-up is amazing and congrats on finding a set, and attempting to achieve proper fitment... your a trailblazer. I've been contemplating on purchasing a set myself and was in the process of researching. Thanks to you, my job is now that much easier. Can you please give me an idea of the weight difference between your previous set-up and the ZCP. I'll be glued to this post and your progress. Good luck.

04-03-2011, 04:56 PM	#16
ShowTime12 First Lieutenant Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 302 iTrader: (0)	The weights I found are slightly different....26 lbs front and 26.8 lbs rear http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=179 So only about a pound heavier than VB3.

04-03-2011, 05:06 PM	#18
Bpower Banned Drives: E-90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Garage :) Posts: 431 iTrader: (7)	There is no comparison in my book its like comparing a candle light lobster dinner to a McDonalds happy meal. I am very happy I can sport quality, strong and fancy OEM wheels .

04-03-2011, 06:44 PM	#19
NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	Update: dropped the wheels off yesterday to get them powder coated (gunmetal steel pearlescent).

04-03-2011, 07:44 PM	#20
Bpower Banned Drives: E-90 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Garage :) Posts: 431 iTrader: (7)	Cool, you will have them on shortly, cant wait to see pictures.

04-04-2011, 06:00 PM	#22
RyanMv4 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2011 335XI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: PA Posts: 298 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW 335xi [0.00]	Got a set for sale that I really need to get rid of guys ! http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=508874 __________________ *n55 335xi* .... RPI Scoops ... Injen Intake ... AR Desgin DP.... Jb4 (Stage 2)... Remus Race Exhaust

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