Mint ZCP / CSL wheels

[Maxima SE]

Maxima SE Looks like they are charging $564.88 for freight shipping (like you mentioned) right now. Oof

Yes they are. I got my E92 wheels from them in September and they double boxed them but two of them still got dinged so I think now they just do freight and probably put them on a pallet. Ask for Anthony and see if he is willing to ship without freight. He’s the parts manager and legit guy. He sent me labels to send the damaged wheels back right away. Headache free experience. I basically paid for the wheels alone and no tax or shipping which is why I pulled the trigger in them. My wheels were $2250 shipped.

[simon_c]

Maxima SE Looks like they are charging $564.88 for freight shipping (like you mentioned) right now. Oof

[simon_c]

Simon some BMW online vendors run free shipping promo and no tax which saves you a ton. If you are patient I think they can be had for $2400 or less shipped. BMW Parts hub usually has really good prices. I got my E92 competition wheels from them with no tax and no shipping which saves me a huge chunk there. They have a free shipping promo now but I think they have switched to freight shipping. Call them and see if they would ship it via fedex. They have unbeatable prices sometimes.

Thanks for the pro tip! I haven't used BMW parts hub but love the idea of free shipping and no tax. I'm not in a rush so willing to wait but I'll reach out to see what they got going on.

[Maxima SE]

Simon some BMW online vendors run free shipping promo and no tax which saves you a ton. If you are patient I think they can be had for $2400 or less shipped. BMW Parts hub usually has really good prices. I got my E92 competition wheels from them with no tax and no shipping which saves me a huge chunk there. They have a free shipping promo now but I think they have switched to freight shipping. Call them and see if they would ship it via fedex. They have unbeatable prices sometimes.

[LSBNick]

My square rear set is currently pending to someone local, but if for whatever reason the sale falls through I’ll probably be posting here.

[Maxima SE]

Spokes on the original BBS wheels are straight and thicker, at least on the rear wheels. Front BBS spokes have a bit of an 'S' curve to them which is also very different from the VMR spokes which have a different shape from BBS both front and rear.

This could be trivial to most but any purist will notice it instantly...

I think the biggest difference that is right away noticeable is the letters around the center cap and the fact that the center cap area is deeper which makes them look more concave. Oh well, mine are going on a Z4M so I am not going to be that picky. For my E46 it may be another story.

[PetrolM3]

Something about them looks different but I can't tell what it is... maybe just the color?

can you point out to what you mean?

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...el-differences

Spokes on the original BBS wheels are straight and thicker, at least on the rear wheels. Front BBS spokes have a bit of an 'S' curve to them which is also very different from the VMR spokes which have a different shape from BBS both front and rear.

This could be trivial to most but any purist will notice it instantly...

[Maxima SE]

They are most definitely not a 1:1 replica. Anytime I see a photo of an m3 with these, no matter how small or blurry the photo is, I know instantly that they are not OEM wheels.. they have thinner spikes, different lines and are less concave. Are they a bargain? Maybe. But no purist will be content with them as replacement for the original BBS CSL wheels.

Something about them looks different but I can't tell what it is... maybe just the color?

can you point out to what you mean?

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/e46-2001-2006/206193-vmr-v703-vs-oe-zcp-wheel-differences

[Slideways]

Yeah that's kinda what I'm thinking. I knew I should've bought a new set years ago when they were like $1900/set.

It's worth getting them refinished by a good shop. The paint code was mentioned in another thread.

[simon_c]

Yeah it is a 3 step process which means you'll pay even more and may end up not happy in the end. It is best to just get new ones. That is what I did for my E92. About 2-3 months ago there was a guy in SF area selling a new in box CSL set.

Yeah that's kinda what I'm thinking. I knew I should've bought a new set years ago when they were like $1900/set.

[Maxima SE]

I’m also considering refinishing my current ZCP wheels but everything I’ve read is that it’s basically impossible to find someone that get that the finish right.

Yeah it is a 3 step process which means you'll pay even more and may end up not happy in the end. It is best to just get new ones. That is what I did for my E92. About 2-3 months ago there was a guy in SF area selling a new in box CSL set.

[simon_c]

I’m also considering refinishing my current ZCP wheels but everything I’ve read is that it’s basically impossible to find someone that get that the finish right.

[simon_c]

i *might* have a set of new ones if you'd be willing to pick up in SoCal. Gotta check. Whats your budget? Feel free to PM

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[PetrolM3]

Looking to get a set of brand new or used but in mint condition ZCP / CSL wheels. If these come with new or lightly used Michelin PS4s that would be a plus. Located in San Jose, CA.

Let’s be honest - it’s 2023 and you’re not gonna get a deal on these in the condition you are after.

Your best bet is to buy them new, IMO.

[PetrolM3]

I felt the same way. From what I can tell, aside from the stamped letters around the center cap, they are a direct 1:1 replica. The finish is also nice. I have not compared color match or concavity of the wheels side by side next to an OE wheel but the 8.5" and 10" width options are sweet. With Michelin PS4S and TPMS and center caps you're still at the same price or cheaper than new OE wheels alone.

They are most definitely not a 1:1 replica. Anytime I see a photo of an m3 with these, no matter how small or blurry the photo is, I know instantly that they are not OEM wheels.. they have thinner spikes, different lines and are less concave. Are they a bargain? Maybe. But no purist will be content with them as replacement for the original BBS CSL wheels.