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Fri Feb 18, 2005 7:53 pm

looking to put some 18" rims on (the archs are being flared out at mo) what sort of style should I go for?? 325i Convertible if you have any Pictures to show then please upload
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go for big 5's
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Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:01 pm

somthing with deep dish :thumb: ive got 17" with a two and a half inch mirror polished lip on 325i sport 1991 e30 would show u pic but i dont want people having my wheels on there car
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Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:09 pm

mr_bmw wrote:somthing with deep dish :thumb: ive got 17" with a two and a half inch mirror polished lip on 325i sport 1991 e30 would show u pic but i dont want people having my wheels on there car
thats quite anal and sad, or don't you how to post a pic up
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Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:16 pm

anal and sad dont know wat u chating about dont wanna know :gay: ,i just want to be original dont want my wheels to become as common as alpinas i dont like having the same wheels as every one else if it gets common i will sell them+ i havnt learn to post a pic yet "dont you how to post a pic" looks like u dont know how to write :clap:
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Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:33 pm

be honest how many cars do you see driving around with alpina's on? i work in a 40 mile radius of my home and i can think of hmmmmm 1 car with alpina's i see mine. They are only common on this web site
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Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:40 pm

i live in kent and there are a hand full of e30s with original and replicas alot more replicas than original 16inch alpinas ive only seen 2 originals my next door hes got original alpina wheels and e30 converted to alpina dont get me wrong i like alpinas but its to common where im based im only 20 minutes from central london where it alot more common its orinal bbs or alpinas, where are u based ??
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Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:49 pm

bracknell,berkshire i'm about 15- 20 miles from central london in the thames valley. To be honest i see your point as i'm bored of my rims! had them 2 years got some splits to go on now, but post a pick of your rims!
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Fri Feb 18, 2005 9:55 pm

I see mr_bmw's point, everyone likes their car to be individual.

I'm getting rid of my Alpina replicas because so many E30s have them.
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Sat Feb 19, 2005 1:48 pm

konig or arospeed for 18s. definately polished rim. maybe even breyton magics if you're loaded and can be bothered with a 5 stud conversion.

see: silver sport with konigs

si - please give me first refusal if you sell your rims - i appear to be getting a bee in my bonnet about getting an early sport to restore to original, except for some alpinas. also the engine in mine is decided - 2.7. e-tech justin has pointed out the block and crank and put them to one side. the parts collection begins - just don't hold you breath coz it won't be a quick job.

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Cheers Simon M8 :cool:
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she is nice simon :cool:
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Wahey! Proper stoppers!

IMHO, it looks a bit crap when people fit huge wheels to cars and leave the 1p sized discs on (no offence to the green cab up there!)
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I love Keskin KT4's on any German car was going to put a set on my corrado! but hey think they look really special and have a good polished lip aswell!!

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thay are very nice m8
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BenE30 wrote:I love Keskin KT4's on any German car was going to put a set on my corrado! but hey think they look really special and have a good polished lip aswell!!

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I like these...... :)

How much for a set of 17's including tyres??!
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I got quoted Ԛ£800 and something for 17" with tyres for my corrado!! follow the link under my sig and then give them a ring!!

These alloys are the mutts nutts!! i am considering getting a set in 16" for the Bimmer before i slam her and get ready for the conversion!!
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Tue Feb 22, 2005 8:22 am

KT4's look good I'am going to get a price, what tyres should I go for? goodyear F1 ?
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