WTB: Mint ZCP / CSL wheels

[simon_c]

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.

[Maxima SE]

Just get the VMR V703s. Black friday they were $900 shipped. Kind of a bargain compared to the $2500 + price of new ones and the fronts are wider

[mikeetastic]

Or setup all rears, the ZCP fronts are too thin at 8 wide and you'll need spacers to look good. Just IMO.

[simon_c]

Just get the VMR V703s. Black friday they were $900 shipped. Kind of a bargain compared to the $2500 + price of new ones and the fronts are wider

I'm just too much of a purist to go with anything other than OE here. Something about the finish and style that is just so perfect.

[simon_c]

Or setup all rears, the ZCP fronts are too thin at 8 wide and you'll need spacers to look good. Just IMO.

I'm running 15f/10r spacers on OE ZCPs and I'm super happy with it. I just need a minty set to replace mine with.

[Maxima SE]

I'm just too much of a purist to go with anything other than OE here. Something about the finish and style that is just so perfect.

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.

[Boost]

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

[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.

[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.

[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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[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.

[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]

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.

[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.

[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