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what tyres for 17" alpina wheel
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:52 pm
by jazzleeds
Hi
Im thinking of buying 17" alpina for my E30 Conv. 325i. i want low profile and wide tyres. what are the sizes i can use on this car.
Re: what tyres for 17" alpina wheel
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:56 pm
by leeparkes
Depends how wide the alpina's are
Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:02 pm
by jazzleeds
i want a wide and low profile look so what size wheel and tyre do you think i need. my car is already lowered and i have 15" bbs at the monent.
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 8:26 pm
by orangecurry
Are you aware that the Alpina reps will weigh at least double the BBS, and will bend/break much more easily?
Anyway - if the reps are 7" wide, 205/45/17 or 215/40/17 are both good.
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Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 9:56 pm
by ImysE30
215/40/17
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Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 12:19 pm
by Hyperion
i have 7.5 x 17 Alpina Reps, and ran 205/40R17, but have recently gone to 215/40R17.
The 215/40R17 give a better ride. My car is lowered with Eibach springs and Koni Shocks, i had to shave my rear arches to stop them rubbing though.