Alpina Replica Wheels

Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:17 pm

Hi All

I am new to these so not entirely sure what to do. I am searching far and wide for some alpina replica wheels. They seem to be extremely hard to find and was wondering if anyone out there who may know were i can find some or if anyone is looking to sell a set. I am extremely grateful for any help on this one.

Cheers, Sean

Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:54 pm

You can get them off ebay, not the most popular set of wheels on here

Thu Jan 29, 2009 12:56 am

They're made by BK racing, if you didn't already know that much.

Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:52 am

there also made of cheese

Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:05 am

Combined with a burger

Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:32 pm

and a king

Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:34 pm

Thu Jan 29, 2009 3:47 pm

BK reps was my 3rd set of wheels on my e30, My only issue with them other than how heavy they were is that the centres are made of platic r easy to nic and damage easly when removing them

Thu Jan 29, 2009 8:45 pm

keep your eye on the for sale section ,

Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:01 pm

cliffybabe wrote:BK reps was my 3rd set of wheels on my e30, My only issue with them other than how heavy they were is that the centres are made of platic r easy to nic and damage easly when removing them

i agree with that!! the centres are shit, i should know i have snapped two of mine!! and bought some cheap replacements via ebay!

Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:06 pm

Also, keep an eye on the Ebay section

Thu Jan 29, 2009 9:11 pm

or why not try buying direct from bk racing for £75 per wheel?
http://www.bkracing.co.uk/aspbite/alloy ... 81&fView=Y

Thu Jan 29, 2009 11:55 pm

abrahamsmotorsport.com also has them. They have the Kopi version with the rounded lip. Also heavy and soft. Though they look nice when clean.

Fri Jan 30, 2009 11:50 am

guizai wrote:abrahamsmotorsport.com also has them. They have the Kopi version with the rounded lip. Also heavy and soft. Though they look nice when clean.

Do they actually flex when "pulling some serious lateral G" ? Or is that just a myth? And when you get genuine Alpinas, they're not actually better, they're just like a placebo?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:03 pm

i have a set of reps on my red IS, and they are fine, i think they are solid personally, (except for the centre caps!)

Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:18 pm

Cloud wrote: Do they actually flex when "pulling some serious lateral G" ? Or is that just a myth? And when you get genuine Alpinas, they're not actually better, they're just like a placebo?

I'm pretty sure I've seen them flex in a strong wind.

Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:19 pm

Cloud wrote:
guizai wrote:abrahamsmotorsport.com also has them. They have the Kopi version with the rounded lip. Also heavy and soft. Though they look nice when clean.
Do they actually flex when "pulling some serious lateral G" ? Or is that just a myth? And when you get genuine Alpinas, they're not actually better, they're just like a placebo?

ive been hit head on with a truck with my rep being pushed through the bulkhead. it was still straight when checked but i binned it anyway just in case.

Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:39 pm

Alot of people say about the strength of them, i appreciate all advice as i am new to the whole BMW thing.

Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:49 pm

until i see actually proven test results i take the weakness, buckles easily etc stories as old wives tales. wheels on sale legally in the uk have to comply to a british standard . who can say for sure a different wheel would have behaved any differently if hit in the exact same manner and force?

Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:59 pm

well said fuzzy!!