help with wheels

[dazzaboy]

Hi lads and laddetts,

I am undecided whether to go with some 15" deepdish wheels or somthing like 16 or 17" alpinas (poss replica), what do you think would suit a black tech1

Or if there is any other styles please show me and post pics on this thread

Thanks

[eko]

16`s fill the arches perfectly IMO

[Ziggy]

16s are indeed the business. Look top, without the issues some people report from 17s.
Ok, so they're not on a black tech-1, but I like my Hartges!



Hartges, Alpinas & BBS are probably the most popular types, but there's a million and one others out there... If I were you, I'd steer away from replicas, but it depends how much you want to spend really.
There's plenty of nice deep 15s out there too - always fancied some mims myself

[eko]

Ziggy what size tyres you using?

[Ziggy]

205/50s

Mine came with knackered 225/45s on the back, but I'm glad I got rid of them before fitting - pretty sure I'd have had clearance issues...

[eko]

205/50s

Mine came with knackered 225/45s on the back, but I'm glad I got rid of them before fitting - pretty sure I'd have had clearance issues...

Just wondering cause ive been using 205/45 for a while now,but replaced 2 yesterday with 50`s,now cant decide whether they look too `big`?

[iDreamBeemer]

Tony you can have a look at mine on the weekend, I have both 205/50 and 225/45!!!

16"s do rock and IMO is the best size for the e30 but some will say 15s.

Agree with Ziggy - avoid reps as generally not build to original standards and every one has 'em!

[dazleeds]

just gone back to 16s on mine
currently 205/45s front
and 225/45s on rear
but will more than likely change these pretty soon
will prob go 205/50 or maybe 215/50??

225s seem ok so far but only been for a quick drive since i put em on this morning

[orangecurry]

don't forget it's the 'width' that fills the arches

16" Hartges are 7.5J (7.5 inches wide) - at least mine are!

So if that's your goal, make sure you buy 7.5J rather than 7J

[Hyperion]

hmmm i am a bit biased but i think Alpina Reps look way cool on these cars, just check out Wilson325i's car:

[ed325i]

Alpina Reps look way cool on these cars

They do and I have a set for sale.

[dazzaboy]

Ed325i, Just out of curiosity how much are you after for them, and do they have tyres

[fastred]

hi
does any one know what the std offset is ? i know the pcd is 100x4

[dazleeds]

hi
does any one know what the std offset is ? i know the pcd is 100x4

bbs are et24

[dazzaboy]

it is possible to go withother offsets, eg. like an offset of 35 but you will need 10mm spacers to pull the wheel away from the brakes and to stop them rubbing on the suspension, you will also need longer wheel bolts,

anyway that is how my team dynamics "Osaka"s are fitted and without any probs

[cliffybabe]

I've just got a set of rep's for my cab, at present im running 15"bbs rim's so im gonna run it on reps and see what i think if i like the ride they stay if not the rep's are going back up for sale.

Fingers crossed the reps are cool cos i really like the rims

[john-rambo]

i personally dont see fuck all wrong with alpina replicas..........not that im biased besides theyre not on a fooking race car and im not colin mcrae blah blah blah