[31st330i]

I'm looking for a good brand that are made for BMWs and that don't require hub adapters. the bbs ch's look interesting. I think they're a little common but that's okay.

those of you that are running aftermarket rims, are you running the stagared tire/wheel size like OEM? what about keeping the tire sizes the same so that they can be rotated? if keeping the same size tires front to back is okay then what size? the 225's or the 245's?

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

ahh...someone NEEDS new aftermarket rims! Btw sorry to hear about the curbed rims...

I think most aftermarket wheels are made from BBS, Ronal and OZ. BBS CH is probably only available to BMWs in 19".

I have staggered setup: 18X8 [225/40] and 18X8.5 [255/35]. Perfect fit (it's Alpina!), no fender rolling needed. But I would think most would agree to go for all round so that you can rotate the tires.

Also, the weight of the wheels to be taken into consideration. And of course most importantly that you must like the design too.

What rim size are you looking at? 17, 18?

Btw I am pushing for this:

Looks really classy on Alpine white. Ask Kaz!

 

[JawKnee]

BBS CHs are available in 19s and 17s...

I don't think they're quite common, at least I sure as hell hope not

 

[31st330i]

sorry guys, the alpina rims don't appeal to me.


so how are 18" wheels and tires? isn't ride discomfort and tramlining effect increased?

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Well, you will get used to it with 18s. This is from me, who live and work in LA. Yep.

And I spent 5mins producing the pic for ya...:bawling:

Actually, I should be asking what's your budget on the wheel/tire set?

sorry guys, the alpina rims don't appeal to me.

so how are 18" wheels and tires? isn't ride discomfort and tramlining effect increased?

 

[31st330i]

vince, you damned hacker!!!! what are you doing hacking on my car??? :lmao:

 

[31st330i]

I haven't set a budget but what do you have in mind?

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Your car came to me. Told me that Alpina is all she wants.
:lmao: :lmao:

I will take it down...if you want me to..

vince, you damned hacker!!!! what are you doing hacking on my car???

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Well, you'd ask me again...I *feel* that you're the Alpina kinda guy. But since there is no chemistry yet, I'd suggest you check out tirerack.com and some of the major BMW tuners.

Also, would advice to avoid Breyton, MVR. Too many reports of their rims being too soft.

Or maybe...BMW rims? Hack's rims are nice. Also, if you find a pic of the wheel, send over and I will photoshop for you.

I haven't set a budget but what do you have in mind?

 

[low]

vince,

didnt alpina make a new wheel?? one with rivets?? you have a pic of that?

 

[Kaz]

CH are nice. I really wish they came in 18 like they do for VAG fitments; I woulda been so there. They do now come in 17 (as well as RC, my other BBS choice), but I wanted to +1. OK, I woulda wanted LM if they didn't cost arm+leg. I was at a mostly-Audi gathering last weekend and there were a buncha cars with 18in CH as well as other BBS. So niceee.

My wheel pet peeve is weight. I just don't go for the style-over-function thing, especially when there are plenty of good looking wheels that are light and strong.

As for fitment, since BMWs use a proprietary PCD, offset is the only thing you really need to worry about. E39s I think use a different centerbore but their offsets are wrong for E36/46 anyhow. 8.5" wide is about as wide as you can go F/R without possible rubbing issues, and even then, offset should be >40mm negative. Mine are 18x8ET47 and 18x8.5ET50 and there is room to spare.

Ride quality has stayed the same with like tire pressures, and tramlining is a bit better, but most of both factors are probably more affected by tire choice.

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

This is the new wheel. They have a 2pc wheel, but that is the previous styling.

vince,

didnt alpina make a new wheel?? one with rivets?? you have a pic of that?

 

[Kaz]

And I don't think the 2pc was ever made in the higher offsets.

 

[Kaz]

Softline IIs... yuck! :thumbdwn:

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Yep...Alpina's offset are pretty tight. I just checked the caliper clearance the other day. It's literally one finger width!

Mine are 18x8ET47 and 18x8.5ET50 and there is room to spare.

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Actually...I am starting to like it. All new Alpinas will have this new styling. Makes me wonder if one can opt for the older one.

Ohh..forgot to tell ya. I did ask Susan how many sets of Softline IIs she has sold so far. And the magical number is : 1. And I presume that ONE set went to Devin Sung, if you still remember him.

Softline IIs... yuck! :thumbdwn:

 

[AF]

Here is an excellent link with a tire calculator . . . it will help you decide what size you can go with without affecting the overall Diameter too much

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[31st330i]

CH are nice. I really wish they came in 18 like they do for VAG fitments; I woulda been so there. They do now come in 17 (as well as RC, my other BBS choice), but I wanted to +1.

they are listed in 18" sizes on the bbs web site. CH-015

 

[Mr Paddle.Shift]

Yep, the CHs are in 18s but not for BMW offsets. You probably need wheel spacers for that.

they are listed in 18" sizes on the bbs web site. CH-015

 

[31st330i]

Yep, the CHs are in 18s but not for BMW offsets. You probably need wheel spacers for that.

hmmm... but they're listed on the fitment page specifically for the E46 limo/touring. I wonder why they'd be listed if they still required spacers. perhaps it's a newly available size..?? I couldn't find a contact number.