Picture request - e30's with original alpina alloys

[maz1]

Hi guys

My 325i sport is currently on 17" alpina reps and looks spot on being lowered 60 40. I have decided change the alloys for 16" ones and think maybe original alpina's is the way forward. If anyone got some pics of how it might look may help in confirming my decision.

So post up your pictures

Thanks

[Rav335uk]

Dude ,I've got Alpina's on mine, 16" and they do look right, but it is a case of finding good ones out there.Will post pics of mine when it STOPS F*CKING RAINING!!!!!!!!!!!
No seriously, will post pics for u asap.

[maz1]

Cheers fella

I'll be be buying a brand new set. I know they're expensive at bmw but i can get a set 7j front 8j rear with centre caps for just under 1k

Just a quick question how much will the drive improve as compared to replica 17's?

[Rav335uk]

Depends on the rubber you wrap on them.I've got 205/50/16 pirelli's and the rides "comfortable".Not sur on your 17's though,what rubber you got on the wheels?

[maz1]

pirelli 205/17/40. The replica are a heavy wheel.

[Rav335uk]

You'll notice a less choppy ride on the 16's.But go for the origional mate, there worth it.

[dimebag_from_hell]

Sort that sig out, thats way to big!

[Rav335uk]

will do.

[bss325i]

35mm drop on Eibachs.

[Rav335uk]

What tyres you runnin'

[BIGJO]

Standard suspension...in progress at the moment:

http://img76.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img1650fp3.jpg

[maz1]

Cheers guys. Both cars look sexy. Always liked alpina reps looks wise. Just wasn,t sure if the genuine's warrant the huge price tag.

bss325i have you ever ran replica's and if so how do they compare both in terms of drive and looks.

Thanks

[eko]

Im using genuine ones on mine now and there is a big difference to the replicas.

[maz1]

eko are they alot lighter in weight as i've never lifted a genuine alpina rim

Thanks

[BIGJO]

The replica's I have in 17's have low profile tyres. Think someone said about the ride being choppy? Well that sounds about right compared to the Alpina's on my convertible.

The ride is much smoother with Alpina's. I think it's because of the profile of the tyres...you can put better tyres on. My convertible hasn't been lowered yet so I feel nothing

Alpina's are getting swapped over to my sport next week they deliver the power better so would compliment my Sport.

They both look good it depends on what you're looking to achieve...look or performance. Alpina's do it for me. Replica's are on nearly every E30 these days but still pull it off!

I have left some more pics to help you make your decision:

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[maz1]

If i'm totally honest replica's look better in my opinion, but the drive is not great, i prefered the drive with standard bbs's compared to replica's

[BIGJO]

So what you gonna do pal? I think you're leaning towards the replica's right?

Have you thought about other rims besides the multi-spokes?

I like the BBS style split rims...you can pick them up for an all right price these days (also replica's).

[bss325i]

What tyres you runnin'

Continental sportcontact2's in the correct sizes of 205/50R16 and 225/45R16.

[Simon13]

My old sport on a 60/40 on 16's. The only way bin the reps!

[bss325i]

Cheers guys. Both cars look sexy. Always liked alpina reps looks wise. Just wasn,t sure if the genuine's warrant the huge price tag.

bss325i have you ever ran replica's and if so how do they compare both in terms of drive and looks.

Thanks

I would never put them dog sh1t wheels on my sport ever but i did buy a 320i touring which had 17" alpina reps on it with 215/40R17's which were horible to drive with.

Needless to say they were replaced with 15" BBS's.

[bss325i]

60/40, so coucil Si!

[Simon13]

60/40, so coucil Si!

mate it looked the mutts bits when i was rolling in it innit! Come on!

I miss it when look up these old pics

[maz1]

Simon that sport looks great. I think you've just helped me make up my mind.

[delboye30]

Simon, Your sport looks lovely, Is that Sterling Silver? I know i'm gonna regret selling mine when I see pics like your old one but hey thats life!