another 359M vs 220M thread

biggynuts01 · 02-14-2012, 12:14 PM

I have the 220M wheels on my M3. However, i really wanted the 359M that came in the comp pkg. After digging up prices (getbwmparts.cm) on these wheels I find that the 220M wheels are more expensive than the 359M wheels. And the 220M are forged while the 359M are not. Why would BMW charge more for comp pkg and include wheels that are not as well built?

Not to offend those with the 359M zcp because I think 359M look hot.

Michaeljh2000 · 02-26-2012, 08:12 PM

I'm also considering ZCP wheels but have not pulled the trigger for the very reasons you mentioned. ZCP look better IMO.

PhillyNate · 02-26-2012, 08:25 PM

No offense taken. According to more than a few on this board the 359m wheel is a very well constructed wheel even though it's not forged. A peculiarity of the 220m is that I think it looks FANTASTIC while the car is in motion. Both wheels are great and BMW make particularly attractive wheels for all the M variants.

M3SQRD · 02-26-2012, 08:34 PM

With ZCP you get the 359 wheels, EDC with variable damping in Sport mode (fixed on non-ZCP EDC), and different spring rates and lowered ride height. Like PhilyNate already stated, the 359, although not a forged wheel, still is a very well manufactured wheel - it doesn't weigh significantly more than the 220s, considering the 359 is 1/2" wider front and rear.

biggynuts01 · 02-27-2012, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dbarnes

With ZCP you get the 359 wheels, EDC with variable damping in Sport mode (fixed on non-ZCP EDC), and different spring rates and lowered ride height. Like PhilyNate already stated, the 359, although not a forged wheel, still is a very well manufactured wheel - it doesn't weigh significantly more than the 220s, considering the 359 is 1/2" wider front and rear.

Gotcha. Man, I really like the look of the 359 wheels. I might just do it. Seems like the price at getbmwparts.com are pretty good for the black comp 359 wheels. They are so sexy.

Kyoshi71 · 02-27-2012, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by biggynuts01

Gotcha. Man, I really like the look of the 359 wheels. I might just do it. Seems like the price at getbmwparts.com are pretty good for the black comp 359 wheels. They are so sexy.

Black 359s are SICK!

stefan · 02-27-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyoshi71

Black 359s are SICK!

Indeed and they look killer in person. I got AVG replicas and I'm really happy with those. I can only imagine how one would enjoy the OEMs. My 2c, get them in matte black with GTS spec tire sizes! Not a fan of the 220M personally.. a bit too blingy for me.

lxada269 · 02-27-2012, 11:12 AM

I just went through this, and did a lot of searching for the cheapest OEM ZCP I could find. I'll save you some time and recommend you skip getbmwparts.com and use Steve Thomas BMW: http://www.bmwpartspros.com/ I used them and they were great. Saved money too!

SamS · 02-27-2012, 11:18 AM

I keep waiting for someone to show me an OEM ZCP wheel that has cracked or otherwise failed due to its construction. In short, it's a non-issue, unless someone shows us otherwise.

Funny to debate one OEM wheel vs. another with some peoples' Xzibit deep dish lip 20" wheels on so many M3s pictured here. Those look like they'd break or bend if you just look at them wrong.

Sean@PYSpeed.com · 02-27-2012, 05:48 PM

M359 definitely well built wheels! Also, never fails to impress w/ a good stance!

Alex07M3 · 02-29-2012, 03:05 PM

the way I see it , not a lot of chance that a oem wheel would fail , i'm more concerned about curbs and I prefer to pay 500$ for a 359 then 900 for a 220 ! This is with 255 and 295 .
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02-14-2012, 12:14 PM	#1
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 680 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	another 359M vs 220M thread I have the 220M wheels on my M3. However, i really wanted the 359M that came in the comp pkg. After digging up prices (getbwmparts.cm) on these wheels I find that the 220M wheels are more expensive than the 359M wheels. And the 220M are forged while the 359M are not. Why would BMW charge more for comp pkg and include wheels that are not as well built? Not to offend those with the 359M zcp because I think 359M look hot.
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PhillyNate BMWCCA #405750 Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,423 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	No offense taken. According to more than a few on this board the 359m wheel is a very well constructed wheel even though it's not forged. A peculiarity of the 220m is that I think it looks FANTASTIC while the car is in motion. Both wheels are great and BMW make particularly attractive wheels for all the M variants. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe (retired 06/21/11)

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Sean@PYSpeed.com BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: 2009 AW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area Posts: 9,126 iTrader: (22)	M359 definitely well built wheels! Also, never fails to impress w/ a good stance! __________________ Contact me for lowest prices! ARKYM \| RS TPMS & Spacer \| OEM Style Wheel \| VMR Wheel \| Avant Garde Wheel \| HRE Wheel \| BC Forged

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Alex07M3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Gatineau Posts: 934 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 e92 M3 [5.00]	the way I see it , not a lot of chance that a oem wheel would fail , i'm more concerned about curbs and I prefer to pay 500$ for a 359 then 900 for a 220 ! This is with 255 and 295 . __________________ ESS VT1-535, Corsa, Eibach, Yoko AD08s 255/295

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02-26-2012, 08:12 PM	#2
Michaeljh2000 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 M3, 69 Vette, GSXR 1000 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 210 iTrader: (0)	I'm also considering ZCP wheels but have not pulled the trigger for the very reasons you mentioned. ZCP look better IMO.

02-26-2012, 08:34 PM	#4
M3SQRD Colonel Drives: E92 M3s, R56 Cooper S Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: EC Posts: 2,347 iTrader: (2)	With ZCP you get the 359 wheels, EDC with variable damping in Sport mode (fixed on non-ZCP EDC), and different spring rates and lowered ride height. Like PhilyNate already stated, the 359, although not a forged wheel, still is a very well manufactured wheel - it doesn't weigh significantly more than the 220s, considering the 359 is 1/2" wider front and rear.

02-27-2012, 11:12 AM	#8
lxada269 New Member Drives: 2011 M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	I just went through this, and did a lot of searching for the cheapest OEM ZCP I could find. I'll save you some time and recommend you skip getbmwparts.com and use Steve Thomas BMW: http://www.bmwpartspros.com/ I used them and they were great. Saved money too!

02-27-2012, 11:18 AM	#9
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,054 iTrader: (0)	I keep waiting for someone to show me an OEM ZCP wheel that has cracked or otherwise failed due to its construction. In short, it's a non-issue, unless someone shows us otherwise. Funny to debate one OEM wheel vs. another with some peoples' Xzibit deep dish lip 20" wheels on so many M3s pictured here. Those look like they'd break or bend if you just look at them wrong.