How much should I be looking to spend on Alpinas?
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smithy318i
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New replicas with tyres are around Ԛ£425 delivered but i dont want to spend anywhere near that much.

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OllieB
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Would be very interested to see what my options were too 
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tourerti
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Anything upto Ԛ£1500 for originals in perfect condition, ones in poor condition for around Ԛ£500 and copies from Ԛ£300 too Ԛ£600.
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MONSPORT42
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Replicas are 17 x 7" and originals are 16 x 7.5 inch front and 16" x 8 inch rear. Originals have 20 spokes, replicas have 19.
Replicas can suffer from judder if not fitted with good shims hence there are quite a few ads about for S/H ones.
15" x 7.5 BMW cross spokes are probably the best for everyday ride and handling in my opinion although I keep my Alpinas on just 'cos they look so damn good!
Replicas can suffer from judder if not fitted with good shims hence there are quite a few ads about for S/H ones.
15" x 7.5 BMW cross spokes are probably the best for everyday ride and handling in my opinion although I keep my Alpinas on just 'cos they look so damn good!

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MONSPORT42 wrote:Replicas are 17 x 7" and originals are 16 x 7.5 inch front and 16" x 8 inch rear. Originals have 20 spokes, replicas have 19.
Replicas can suffer from judder if not fitted with good shims hence there are quite a few ads about for S/H ones.
15" x 7.5 BMW cross spokes are probably the best for everyday ride and handling in my opinion although I keep my Alpinas on just 'cos they look so damn good!
spot on m8
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Simon13
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The alpina fronts and bbs are 7 inch!!MONSPORT42 wrote:Replicas are 17 x 7" and originals are 16 x 7.5 inch front and 16" x 8 inch rear. Originals have 20 spokes, replicas have 19.
Replicas can suffer from judder if not fitted with good shims hence there are quite a few ads about for S/H ones.
15" x 7.5 BMW cross spokes are probably the best for everyday ride and handling in my opinion although I keep my Alpinas on just 'cos they look so damn good!
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MONSPORT42
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Thanks Simon, I shouldn't have trusted my rusty memory!

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Simon13
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sorry to sound a swat! it's the gimp in me!

