 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | |  |  |  | |  03-20-2007, 08:05 PM | #1 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |  Your experience with O.Z. wheels?
I never thought I'd see the day that O.Z. produced a wheel style that I actually sort of like. Consequently , I don't know anything about this company. However, I just noticed a style that I might actually like. Granted, I don't have the cash for them at the moment, but it's never too early to start shopping.  So... do any of you have experience with O.Z. wheels? Any comments on things like quality, finish, durability, warranty, etc.? Thanks, JMJ __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." |  |  | | 03-20-2007, 08:14 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Los Alamos, NM Posts: 344 |
Excellent quality, Excellent everything. there's a reason that their name is so well known and respected. what wheels are you looking at? | | | | | 03-20-2007, 09:05 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great White North! Posts: 701 |
OZ supplies most race teams with wheels including Formula 1,Touring car, WRC, etc... They also make most of the one piece and multi-piece wheels for tuners like Hamann, Hartge, Ac-Schnitzer, etc..
I've had a set of multi-piece Hartge wheels and I still have a 1 piece Hartge wheel that is made by them and a set of Superlegerras I use for the track. The Hartge set I'm running now is made by Ronal, but I prefer the OZ quality. OZ are truly an excellent quality wheel company. They are like what Supersprint is to exhaust manufacturers; excellent!
Btw, which wheels are you looking at?
Cheers, __________________ 
Engine: 2.1L Hartge conversion (bored to 86X91mm, ported & polished head, new valves, new crank, & upgraded ECU), Supersprint SS headers, Hartge exhaust, custom cat bypass (track), KV85 wires, Bosch platinum plugs, Vitesse cf spark plug cover, Vitesse cf CAI, Samco hoses, Fiamm air horns. Drivetrain: custom ssk, Vitesse adj. clutch stop, Redline D4 ATF & 75W90. Chassis: 18x8.5 Hartge Classics on 225/40/ZR18 Direzza DZ101s, 17x8 Hartge 7 spokes on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs and 17x9 Enkei MT1-R on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs(track), Vitesse 10mm spacers with cf/billet hub extenders, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, Hartge sway bars & strut brace, urethane offset LCABs, Vitesse rsb, billet/urethane RSMs, X-brace, ATE BBK, ATE slotted rr. rotors, Goodridge ss. lines, ATE Superblue. Exterior: Violettschwarz, Hartge lip spoiler, window spoiler, hatch spoiler & mirrors, Vitesse cf door pillars, Vitesse cf fog light blanks (track), ZKW ellipsoids, HIDs in headlights, highbeams and foglights, and much more... Performance BMW Magazine feature car March 2003 www.vitessetuning.com | | | | | 03-20-2007, 10:10 PM | #4 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Wow, I guess my perception of O.Z. was totally off the mark. I figured they were cheap tuner wheels based on the fact that I didn't like most of their styles. I stand corrected. I'm not going to specify which style I like (until I have to) because that's such a subjective topic and "do you like these wheels?" is a polarizing question generally resulting in the death of a thread. Besides, I don't care if anyone else likes what I like. heh heh However, I will say that I was surprised to find an O.Z. style that's relatively conservative and reminds me of the Mille Miglia's that I like. Thanks for the input! __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 03-20-2007, 10:24 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great White North! Posts: 701 |
As you said it is a subjective topic, but I just wanted to know which wheel in order to advise you on the wheel itself. We have sold quite a few sets of OZ wheels and maybe I can give you some insight on a particular model. That's it...
Cheers, __________________
Engine: 2.1L Hartge conversion (bored to 86X91mm, ported & polished head, new valves, new crank, & upgraded ECU), Supersprint SS headers, Hartge exhaust, custom cat bypass (track), KV85 wires, Bosch platinum plugs, Vitesse cf spark plug cover, Vitesse cf CAI, Samco hoses, Fiamm air horns. Drivetrain: custom ssk, Vitesse adj. clutch stop, Redline D4 ATF & 75W90. Chassis: 18x8.5 Hartge Classics on 225/40/ZR18 Direzza DZ101s, 17x8 Hartge 7 spokes on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs and 17x9 Enkei MT1-R on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs(track), Vitesse 10mm spacers with cf/billet hub extenders, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, Hartge sway bars & strut brace, urethane offset LCABs, Vitesse rsb, billet/urethane RSMs, X-brace, ATE BBK, ATE slotted rr. rotors, Goodridge ss. lines, ATE Superblue. Exterior: Violettschwarz, Hartge lip spoiler, window spoiler, hatch spoiler & mirrors, Vitesse cf door pillars, Vitesse cf fog light blanks (track), ZKW ellipsoids, HIDs in headlights, highbeams and foglights, and much more... Performance BMW Magazine feature car March 2003 www.vitessetuning.com | | | | | 03-20-2007, 10:34 PM | #6 | | That's not Millpoint Blue Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: BNA Posts: 3,161 |
Aaahhhh... fair enough. PM sent. __________________ Real men know how to SEARCH!
THIS IS A MILLPOINT BLUE INTERIOR
Mods 'n' stuff: Star Spoke 43 wheels - X-Brace - Mason Engineering front strut brace - CF gauge overlay - ZHP shifter knob - Racing Dynamics cat-back - Doubled brake lights - M-tech rear spoiler
From Page 68 of the 1997 Owners Manual: "Vehicles equipped with ASC+T remain subject to the laws of physics." | | | | | 03-20-2007, 10:34 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 549 |
OZ is a very reputable company. Its just that the designs of new OZs are nothing compared to the classics from the late 80s, early 90s. It's like comparing old, wild supercars like the Countach, to the new, more tame Murcielago. Two OZ wheels that make me weak in the knees: OZ Futura  OZ Mito  __________________
318Ti Sport (Gone, but thanks for your years of service) | M3 E30 | 190E-16V | M Coupe E36/8 | | | | | 03-20-2007, 10:49 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great White North! Posts: 701 |
Yes, the beautiful Futuras...
Platanos had picked up a set. I wonder what he did with them? __________________
Engine: 2.1L Hartge conversion (bored to 86X91mm, ported & polished head, new valves, new crank, & upgraded ECU), Supersprint SS headers, Hartge exhaust, custom cat bypass (track), KV85 wires, Bosch platinum plugs, Vitesse cf spark plug cover, Vitesse cf CAI, Samco hoses, Fiamm air horns. Drivetrain: custom ssk, Vitesse adj. clutch stop, Redline D4 ATF & 75W90. Chassis: 18x8.5 Hartge Classics on 225/40/ZR18 Direzza DZ101s, 17x8 Hartge 7 spokes on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs and 17x9 Enkei MT1-R on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs(track), Vitesse 10mm spacers with cf/billet hub extenders, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, Hartge sway bars & strut brace, urethane offset LCABs, Vitesse rsb, billet/urethane RSMs, X-brace, ATE BBK, ATE slotted rr. rotors, Goodridge ss. lines, ATE Superblue. Exterior: Violettschwarz, Hartge lip spoiler, window spoiler, hatch spoiler & mirrors, Vitesse cf door pillars, Vitesse cf fog light blanks (track), ZKW ellipsoids, HIDs in headlights, highbeams and foglights, and much more... Performance BMW Magazine feature car March 2003 www.vitessetuning.com | | | | | 03-20-2007, 11:15 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great White North! Posts: 701 |
Here's a pic of my 17x8 Hartge 7 spokes made by OZ: http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=4013 __________________
Engine: 2.1L Hartge conversion (bored to 86X91mm, ported & polished head, new valves, new crank, & upgraded ECU), Supersprint SS headers, Hartge exhaust, custom cat bypass (track), KV85 wires, Bosch platinum plugs, Vitesse cf spark plug cover, Vitesse cf CAI, Samco hoses, Fiamm air horns. Drivetrain: custom ssk, Vitesse adj. clutch stop, Redline D4 ATF & 75W90. Chassis: 18x8.5 Hartge Classics on 225/40/ZR18 Direzza DZ101s, 17x8 Hartge 7 spokes on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs and 17x9 Enkei MT1-R on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs(track), Vitesse 10mm spacers with cf/billet hub extenders, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, Hartge sway bars & strut brace, urethane offset LCABs, Vitesse rsb, billet/urethane RSMs, X-brace, ATE BBK, ATE slotted rr. rotors, Goodridge ss. lines, ATE Superblue. Exterior: Violettschwarz, Hartge lip spoiler, window spoiler, hatch spoiler & mirrors, Vitesse cf door pillars, Vitesse cf fog light blanks (track), ZKW ellipsoids, HIDs in headlights, highbeams and foglights, and much more... Performance BMW Magazine feature car March 2003 www.vitessetuning.com | | | | | 03-20-2007, 11:46 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,152 |
OZ has been around for a long time. They make some very nice wheels! Lots of Japanese cars use their wheels on other forums. They have one of the best quality for multi-pieces wheels. Check out tirerack.com for details and you can even use their website to see it on the car first.  http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_gara...7&autoModClar= | | | | | 03-20-2007, 11:49 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
Quote: Originally Posted by H3_2.1-ti  | Still have those? Do you have a side shot of the rim? | | | | | 03-21-2007, 04:48 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fl...tampa area Posts: 320 |
i think toyota is using OZ for wheels now right? and toyota is basically the top manufacturer these days, BBS used to make their wheels. if that doesnt say something about quality and reputation i dont know what would. my brother just sold a set of OZ turbo's for like 1200 bucks, no bends or anything, great condition, and they quit making those wheels like 20 years ago, quality is high with OZ | | | | | 03-21-2007, 07:09 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
I've always thought of OZs as heavy and theft prone.(not always the case, but most of the stuff I've seen in 5x120 just looks heavy to me) | | | | | 03-21-2007, 01:59 PM | #14 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Great White North! Posts: 701 |
Most of OZ's wheel designs are actually quite lightweight. My 17x9 Superlegerras weight about 18lbs each. Btw, here's an old side view pic of the Hartge 7 spoke wheels: http://www.318ti.org/gallery/showfull.php?photo=4014 Cheers, __________________
Engine: 2.1L Hartge conversion (bored to 86X91mm, ported & polished head, new valves, new crank, & upgraded ECU), Supersprint SS headers, Hartge exhaust, custom cat bypass (track), KV85 wires, Bosch platinum plugs, Vitesse cf spark plug cover, Vitesse cf CAI, Samco hoses, Fiamm air horns. Drivetrain: custom ssk, Vitesse adj. clutch stop, Redline D4 ATF & 75W90. Chassis: 18x8.5 Hartge Classics on 225/40/ZR18 Direzza DZ101s, 17x8 Hartge 7 spokes on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs and 17x9 Enkei MT1-R on 235/40/17 Direzza Z1 *specs(track), Vitesse 10mm spacers with cf/billet hub extenders, Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, Hartge sway bars & strut brace, urethane offset LCABs, Vitesse rsb, billet/urethane RSMs, X-brace, ATE BBK, ATE slotted rr. rotors, Goodridge ss. lines, ATE Superblue. Exterior: Violettschwarz, Hartge lip spoiler, window spoiler, hatch spoiler & mirrors, Vitesse cf door pillars, Vitesse cf fog light blanks (track), ZKW ellipsoids, HIDs in headlights, highbeams and foglights, and much more... Performance BMW Magazine feature car March 2003 www.vitessetuning.com | | | | | 03-21-2007, 09:25 PM | #15 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amboy, NJ Posts: 333 |
I just pickup up a set of 17x8" OZ Mitos today. I'll have pics up soon. __________________
1997 332ti: 18" Gold BBS LM Repro wheels, 245/35/18 tires, H&R Sport springs, Bilstein Sport shocks, 328 front calipers w/ Brembo vented rotors, Brembo rear drilled rotors, X-brace, M3 front bumper, M3 mirrors, Euro clears all around, 6k HID, Black kidney grills, French fogs, Full Magnaflow exhaust w/ High flow cat, Auto - manual swap, B&M short shifter, 3.23 LSD, URI crank pulley, 3.2 OBDII engine swap, Kirk 4 point roll bar, Dove vaders. | | | | | |
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