Non ZCP M3 w 359M's and GTS sizing

Yugo · 03-13-2020, 04:52 PM

After a long long search I have finally found and purchased a set of OEM ZCP wheels. As much as I like my 219's I have had the car for almost 6 years and I was due for an update.

For anyone who wonders what it is to go from 219's to ZCP wheels w GTS sizing (255/35 & 285/30) here some info:

E90 M3
71k miles
EDC suspension

- Car doesn't feel any slower. Difference between the 18" OEM wheel and ZCP wheel even w larger tires is not noticeable
- Car could sit maybe 1/2 inch lower in front and 1/4 in the back, but overall for "tired" stock suspension it looks great for now
- It drives great! 30 profile in the back does not create too harsh of a ride as some comments have suggested in prior similar threads. It's just perfect for me. Def harder than 18's w stock sized tires, but def better and great for DD and spirited drive duties
- For whatever reason this upsize in tires is hardly noticeable for me when looking at the car. I know sometimes 18's look wider with same tire size than 19's, at least to my eye.

Here is a couple of pics w the new set up:

Blindside_137 · 03-13-2020, 06:51 PM

Looks good! How about any other angles? I'm on 15/12mm front/rear spacers and debating B&G springs but keeping tires at 245/265 or considering up to 255/275.

I'm assuming you have no spacers?

Yugo · 03-13-2020, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Looks good! How about any other angles? I'm on 15/12mm front/rear spacers and debating B&G springs but keeping tires at 245/265 or considering up to 255/275.

I'm assuming you have no spacers?

Correct, no spacers. Being at 71k miles, I will get another few thousand miles out of my stock suspension before I upgrade to a set of coilovers.

If I do get an itch sooner, might go the spring route 1st.

Will get more better pics soon.

I have seen your e90 ssii zcp in another thread and it looks amazing as is!

Blindside_137 · 03-13-2020, 07:57 PM

Thanks for the info! And for the kind words. I saw your car and was like damn that looks good (what I think when I see my car) haha

Sounds like a better way to go with the coilovers. I'm at 68k and know I'm going to want the adjustability down the road, either KW V3 or Ohlin. I went with springs/shocks upgrade on my E93 3 series and regretted that route, told myself would only get coilovers in the future lol. Here I am debating springs as a bridge

03-13-2020, 04:52 PM	#1
Yugo First Lieutenant 306 Rep 315 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: VA iTrader: (0)	Non ZCP M3 w 359M's and GTS sizing After a long long search I have finally found and purchased a set of OEM ZCP wheels. As much as I like my 219's I have had the car for almost 6 years and I was due for an update. For anyone who wonders what it is to go from 219's to ZCP wheels w GTS sizing (255/35 & 285/30) here some info: E90 M3 71k miles EDC suspension - Car doesn't feel any slower. Difference between the 18" OEM wheel and ZCP wheel even w larger tires is not noticeable - Car could sit maybe 1/2 inch lower in front and 1/4 in the back, but overall for "tired" stock suspension it looks great for now - It drives great! 30 profile in the back does not create too harsh of a ride as some comments have suggested in prior similar threads. It's just perfect for me. Def harder than 18's w stock sized tires, but def better and great for DD and spirited drive duties - For whatever reason this upsize in tires is hardly noticeable for me when looking at the car. I know sometimes 18's look wider with same tire size than 19's, at least to my eye. Here is a couple of pics w the new set up: Attached Images __________________ 2009 E90 M3, SSII/Black, 6spd 2005 ZCP M3, Silbergrau/Black, 6spd - SOLD 2003.5 M3, Silbergrau/Black, 6spd - SOLD
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6707 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Looks good! How about any other angles? I'm on 15/12mm front/rear spacers and debating B&G springs but keeping tires at 245/265 or considering up to 255/275. I'm assuming you have no spacers?
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6707 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Thanks for the info! And for the kind words. I saw your car and was like damn that looks good (what I think when I see my car) haha Sounds like a better way to go with the coilovers. I'm at 68k and know I'm going to want the adjustability down the road, either KW V3 or Ohlin. I went with springs/shocks upgrade on my E93 3 series and regretted that route, told myself would only get coilovers in the future lol. Here I am debating springs as a bridge
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