2009-2016 Z4 Roadster (all trim levels). The E89 Z4 remains a pure driver's car at heart.
Vehicle Covered in this Guide
2009-2016 Z4 Roadster (all trim levels).
Chassis Introduction
Although not offered in an official M variant, the E89 Z4 remains a pure driver's car at heart. Already a phenomenal car for the street, we except this chassis to gain much-deserved appreciation on the track as well in the years to come.
Available Wheel Designs (click images to enlarge)
All APEX wheel designs are available for this chassis.
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| ARC-8R | EC-7R | ARC-8 | EC-7 | FL-5 | SM-10 |
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| Bolt Pattern: 5x120 | Thread Pitch: M12x1.5mm | Center Bore: 72.56mm |
OEM+ Fitments
Easy upgrades for street-driven cars
EC-7 // Front & Rear: 18x9" ET31 with 245/40-18 tires
Ideal for the driver who wants a no-nonsense direct bolt-on fitment. These fitments are a small step up from stock wheels and tires, and offer a small but noticeable performance improvement.
Square Setups
Recommended for most types of street and performance driving. Allows proper front-to-rear tire rotation to extend tire life & improve handling balance.
- Front & Rear: 18x9" ET30 or ET31 (EC-7) with 235/40-18 tires
- Available in: ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, FL-5, SM-10, SM-10RS
- Direct fit
Staggered Setups
Maintains stock-like handling characteristics, tires can only be rotated left to right. Maximizes both front and rear tire width.
- Front: 18x9" ET30 or ET31 (EC-7) with 235/40-18 tires
Rear: 18x9.5" ET35 with 255/35-18 tires- ARC-8, EC-7, EC-7RS, FL-5, SM-10, SM-10RS
- 265/35-18 rear tires may also be used, but rear fender liner may need slight trimming to avoid rubbing.
- Front: 19x8.5" ET35 with 225/35-19 tires
Rear: 19x9.5" ET33 or ET35 with 255/30-19 tires- ARC-8, EC-7, SM-10
- Direct fit
Additional Fitment Information
Identifying Suspension Types
If you’re using coilovers, see the image below to identify which type of coilover spring you have, as it may effect your wheel fitment.
Aftermarket E89 Z4 Suspensions Known To Reduce Inner Clearance
(includes but not limited to):
- KW Variants
- KW Clubsports
- Öhlins Road & Track
Concavity & Face Profiles
Each of our wheel designs is available in two or three different levels of concavity, which we call Profiles. The Profile is dictated by the width and offset, meaning wide lower-offset wheels will have more concavity, while narrow higher-offset wheels will have less concavity.
Available Face Profiles
| ARC-8 | EC-7 | FL-5 | SM-10 |
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To determine the face profile of a specific wheel visit the "Specifications" tab on the product page for that wheel. For example:
Big Brake Kit Clearances
We have tested many big brake kits with most of the wheels listed in this guide. Please email us with any questions related to brake clearance, we’ll be happy to help.
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