From this _ to this :)

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 2:59 pm

Well, the tyres on my Alpina reps were just legal and the opportunity came to buy these 15" BBS's at a good price, so i did

Before

After

There not going to be on forever, but the ride does feel alot nicer compared to the 17's.

Just a quick question, what should the tyre pressures be for 195/55/15?

Cheers,

Adam

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:23 pm

BBS rightness

looking mean mate

i'd have the tyres at about 30-32psi....

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:24 pm

BBS rule they suit ure ride so much better mate

u got the rear 1/4 fixed yet?

about 35psi all round should be sweet for pressure

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 3:34 pm

Rear quarter is still a go faster dent at the mo

I cant believe its taking so long!!!

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 5:38 pm

BBSs rule

As they're BMW wheels it should have the "recommended" pressures on the inside of the driver's door shouldn't it?

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:12 pm

Even though i've got the BBS i have to say i think it looks better at that ride hight on the alpinas.

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:14 pm

Is it possible to buy 17' BBS wheels ?

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:14 pm

this shot is wkd

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:14 pm

Martinaston wrote:Is it possible to buy 17' BBS wheels ?

yes BBS RS but they are 5 stud

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 6:16 pm

i run 32psi all round, 15" bbs are the best wheels imo, all the nice 17" are 5 stud

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 10:18 pm

adam mate, looks f ing crisp! good stuff, how did it all go with the insurance and all that lark?

Post Mon Jul 04, 2005 10:21 pm

this shot is wkd

To true, looks sweet and clean!

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 2:03 am

Gwynleym10 wrote:
this shot is wkd
To true, looks sweet and clean!

Not from the other side it doesnt

Johnono, still going thru the insurers at the mo, there classing it as a right off and only offering me Ãƒ”šÃ‚£620 so im a little pissed off!!

Ive sent documents to help them re-evaluate my cars value, so i'll see how it goes.

Adam

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:13 pm

your car looks sweet on the 15bbs, looks a lot better than the 17s, how low is your car it looks cool, thats how mine gona look soon

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:42 pm

She's sat at -60mm mate

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:01 pm

adam, does it have to be written off!

cant u get an independant assesor to look it over?

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:35 pm

Can you guys tell me what are the "normal" tyre sizes that fit BBS 15" x 7 et24 wheels ??
Always thought 15 inches took at least 205 tyres ........

G

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:37 pm

im running 205's mate.I think the factory spec was 195's, but people generally put 205/50's on

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:38 pm

205 50 15
205 55 15
215 50 15

these are the regular sizes, most popular is the 205 50 15 i think, dont know though, i havnt graduated to BBSÃƒ”šÃ‚´s yet

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:42 pm

bbs should have 205/55/15

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:43 pm

They look a little weedy with 205/50s unless your car is lowered sufficently. I had them on the front and it altered the poise a little!

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:44 pm

215Ãƒ”šÃ‚´s then?

Post Tue Jul 05, 2005 11:50 pm

215s probably woudlnt alter the look from side on much! Others have said that 205/55s make the rubber look a bit bloated compared to the 50s, swings and roundabouts i guess!

If i was doing it again id probably just take 205/55s all round, i coudlnt tell if the 205/50s i had on the front altered the steering in any way. They might do on some tricked out suspension tho!

Post Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:32 am

Its gona have to be a right off i guess.

Had a phone call today from the insurance company and i finally got a result.

At first they offered me Ãƒ”šÃ‚£620 for my car!!

, i sent them a written evaluation from a bm dealer and some high priced auto trader ads and there now offering me Ãƒ”šÃ‚£1100.

Im gona take that as there not gona give me any more for it, i do have to pay Ãƒ”šÃ‚£330 to buy the car back off them or else it would get salvaged!

So that leaves me with Ãƒ”šÃ‚£770 to sort it out, ive been quoted Ãƒ”šÃ‚£350 so i guess it works out ok-ish in the end.

Oh, the tyres in my BBS's are 195/55/15.

Adam

Post Wed Jul 06, 2005 2:42 am

Just photo shopped this

God's E30

Post Wed Jul 06, 2005 3:26 am

Adam318i wrote:that leaves me with Ãƒ”šÃ‚£770 to sort it out, ive been quoted Ãƒ”šÃ‚£350 so i guess it works out ok-ish in the end.

So you've made Ãƒ”šÃ‚£420 for your troubles really

I know with it having being written off it will be difficult to sell though

Still I'm sure someone from the Zone won't be put off by this, if I was in the market for a 318i I know I wouldn't be

Love the Photoshop work