Wheels for the '89 E24 M635CSi

[hussainsa]

Hello,

In switching from the metric rim to imperial the obvious choice is the 17" Alpina wheel. What is the best width for the E24? Walloth & Nesch offer the 8.5" width but the 8" width are easier to get hold of and cheaper. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

[M5Dave]

The original metric wheels on the M635CSi are 7.7" wide and 16.3" in diamater and run on 240/45 VR 415 tyres.

So to upgrade I would suggest using 8"x17" Alpinas running on 245/40 VR 17 tyres.

[hussainsa]

Thanks for the advice. Very useful.

[hussainsa]

I've also been considering the E31 17" BBS split rims alloys. I've been told that to use the 9" rears (front wheels are 8") i may need to roll the arches. What does that mean? Would i just have to get the inner edge of the arch adjusted or is something more involved?

[rassi]

hussainsa said:

I've also been considering the E31 17" BBS split rims alloys. I've been told that to use the 9" rears (front wheels are 8") i may need to roll the arches. What does that mean? Would i just have to get the inner edge of the arch adjusted or is something more involved?

This is just IMHO but the split rims suits the 6 series better than Alpina wheels. As for rolling the arches with 9", it is very simple to do by a good bodyshop.

[hussainsa]

Thanks Rassi. I agree with you - the split rims do look better.