TE37SL vs. ZE40

F1FL · 04-03-2017, 01:04 PM

Hi all,

Anyone have experience with both of these that could lend some input? I've been considering picking up a set, but the ZE40 seems to be harder to find specs on. I'm looking for 18's because of the tire options, and also I have read that both of these wheels in 18's will fit 380mm BBK front and rear. Let me know your thoughts.

Edit: I should have clarified, the weight specs for the ZE40 are elusive.

vividracing · 04-03-2017, 01:31 PM

The ZE40 for the E92 is a 18x9.5 +20 front and a 18x10.5 +20 rear.

I have those in stock in a bronze and a diamond dark gunmetal.

pooyab · 04-03-2017, 01:51 PM

People say 18s are easier to find tires for but it was a headache finding tires for my TEs. Seems there's better options on 19s

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F1FL · 04-03-2017, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

The ZE40 for the E92 is a 18x9.5 +20 front and a 18x10.5 +20 rear.

I have those in stock in a bronze and a diamond dark gunmetal.

Do you have the weights on these? Always thought the bronze looked great.

GeorgeA · 04-03-2017, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pooyab

People say 18s are easier to find tires for but it was a headache finding tires for my TEs. Seems there's better options on 19s

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I wouldn't say so, you can run 275/35/18 square which every time comes in. You can also do 265/35/18 and 285/35/18 with Hankook RS3/4 but I would honestly recommend 275 square with better Bridgestone RE71, Michelin PSS or Toyo R888R tires.

19" wheels have limited sizes depending on the offset.

vividracing · 04-03-2017, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by F1FL

Do you have the weights on these? Always thought the bronze looked great.

Fronts are 18.4lbs in a 18x9.5. I dont have the exact weight on the rear in front of me, but its going to be just a tiny bit heavier.

F1FL · 04-03-2017, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vividracing

Fronts are 18.4lbs in a 18x9.5. I dont have the exact weight on the rear in front of me, but its going to be just a tiny bit heavier.

Appreciate it! A little surprised, was thinking they'd slightly be lighter than the te37's weighing 18lbs in a 18.9x5.

vividracing · 04-03-2017, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by F1FL

Appreciate it! A little surprised, was thinking they'd slightly be lighter than the te37's weighing 18lbs in a 18.9x5.

there will be slight differences depending on what offset has been weighed as well. They are very close to the same weights as the TE37 across the board.

kamber · 04-03-2017, 03:03 PM

That diamond dark gunmetal is so sexy. Wish the TE37 Ultras were available in it, it would have been my number one color choice!

pooyab · 04-03-2017, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgeA

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Originally Posted by pooyab

People say 18s are easier to find tires for but it was a headache finding tires for my TEs. Seems there's better options on 19s

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I wouldn't say so, you can run 275/35/18 square which every time comes in. You can also do 265/35/18 and 285/35/18 with Hankook RS3/4 but I would honestly recommend 275 square with better Bridgestone RE71, Michelin PSS or Toyo R888R tires.

19" wheels have limited sizes depending on the offset.

I guess for a 275 square set up it would be easier. But I was looking for a 265 or 275 front and 295 of 305 rear.

squartus · 04-03-2017, 04:44 PM

Both sexy wheels, and love the new ones. Went with te37sl's because I think they retain a design that pretty much never goes out of style, sexy now as it was 10 years ago.
And yea deft go with 18s, best tire selection especially if running sticky tires. Ran 19s and 20s and will never go back thats for sure.

dozaiya · 04-04-2017, 08:38 PM

i was in the same dilemma and ended up going with ze40 because there are just too many te37sl on the road, but im planning to have a te37sl track set as it is still one of my favorite styles

spoolin · 04-04-2017, 09:48 PM

F1FL Do it! I have been pondering a bronze set of ZE40s when it is time to get new tires.

vividracing · 04-05-2017, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by spoolin

F1FL Do it! I have been pondering a bronze set of ZE40s when it is time to get new tires.

When you think you're about 3 months away from needing new tires, reach out to me. If they aren't in stock in the US, they typically take about that much time to get ordered in. If they happen to have them in stock, you would also be welcome to leave a deposit on them and hold them till you are ready.

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pooyab Major 330 Rep 1,158 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW M3 2020 BMW M5C Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	People say 18s are easier to find tires for but it was a headache finding tires for my TEs. Seems there's better options on 19s : __________________ Interlagos Blue/Speed Cloth \| BayOptiks DTM Headlights \| Alpine Stage 2 \| KW Clubsport \| Resonated X-Pipe \| Eisenmann Race \| StopTech BBK \| TE37SL \| YFCM CF Driveshaft \| Hotchkis F/R Sways \| F/R Endlinks \| Turner Control Arms and Front Tension Bushings \| Powerflex Diff Bushings \| Turner Solid Subframe Bushings \| MS Underdrive Pulley and Intake \| Alpine DCT Tune \| Karbonius Intake \| Carbon Roof (TBD)
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kamber E90 167 Rep 821 Posts Drives: '08 M3 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (7)	That diamond dark gunmetal is so sexy. Wish the TE37 Ultras were available in it, it would have been my number one color choice!
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squartus Major 314 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E92 BMW M3 [10.00]	Both sexy wheels, and love the new ones. Went with te37sl's because I think they retain a design that pretty much never goes out of style, sexy now as it was 10 years ago. And yea deft go with 18s, best tire selection especially if running sticky tires. Ran 19s and 20s and will never go back thats for sure. __________________ 4.4L LC stroker/ESS VT2-625/Volk te37 sl's/AA exhaust/DSS Carbon Fiber driveshaft/ARH Headers.. etc
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dozaiya Captain 236 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2011 MW E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shanghai iTrader: (1)	i was in the same dilemma and ended up going with ze40 because there are just too many te37sl on the road, but im planning to have a te37sl track set as it is still one of my favorite styles
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spoolin Private First Class 45 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 2011.75 E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (0)	F1FL Do it! I have been pondering a bronze set of ZE40s when it is time to get new tires.
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