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Norcal
June 4th 2010, 04:28
20" HREs (Alpina size) Pirelli tires. They weigh about 22--23# ea! Feels great. Was looking for a "wagon wheel" with strait lines to contrast the soft, sinuous body. Still getting used to it. After nearly ten years, change is hard. Really love it from most angles.
fun2drive
June 4th 2010, 17:04
I love black wheels and think they look great on your car.
thegunguy
June 4th 2010, 18:09
They're very much you. I really liked the look, seeing them live the other day. If I can crawl out from under work any time soon, I'm going to process some of the 'Z8s on Safari' pics and post.
ron's rocket
June 4th 2010, 19:46
Now you need some Brembos behind those new wheels ($$$$)...Thanks for keeping the economy going.
Z8Mania
June 4th 2010, 23:15
Those look terrific! Congratulations!!!
macfly
June 5th 2010, 00:05
I'm going to process some of the 'Z8s on Safari' pics and post.

I beat you to it - http://www.bmwz8.us/htmlL/test1.php?GalleryID=237&ImgID=1418
thegunguy
June 5th 2010, 01:28
Sneaky... :beerchug:
Norcal
June 5th 2010, 07:24
Thanks guys. Enjoying them mucho. Exhaust next week?
Norcal
June 5th 2010, 17:59
Brembos too at some point. But as stated below $$$$! And it's not like the car needs better brakes. I've never experienced any fade, even at the track. But, they might feel better, and look better for sure. Anyone want to sell me their brembos at a substantial loss?
Z8doc
June 6th 2010, 00:40
Ian, those look great, and definitey a must on the polished edge!!! Congrats! Definitely a look IMHO that you can do only on a black car though. I have seen the gloss black wheels with chrome or polished edges on silver and just not as "hot" looking but look great on a black Z8 like yours.

Those look like Pirelli P Zeros -- did you get the 295/30/20 for the rear?
Norcal
June 6th 2010, 01:06
Yes 295 rear. No PS2s in that size.
Norcal
February 1st 2012, 15:12
@#$!.... When I got my HREs I wanted to retain the roundel in the center, but always wished HRE would do what AMG has done by etching or molding the HRE logo somewhere else in the wheel. I even considered asking if they would do it just for me. Well... look what I just noticed on their site!
Z8Mania
February 1st 2012, 17:46
They obviously liked your suggestion! :thumbsup: