Opinions please - alloys

[pdavison]

I have just bought an E36 328i convertible and I am looking for a nice set of alloys for it as it comes with standard 15'' wheels which frankly look a bit naff.

Does anyone have any opinions on what size is best to go for (i.e. will 18's ruin the handling?). Also, if anyone has any for sale or knows the best place to look for them, please let me know (preferebly in the South).

All help and opinions much appreciated !

Cheers

Paul

[lrussell5]

18's would definitely ruin an E36, even the M3 only had 17's. I had one of these, IMO the ride was trashed without any appreciable hadling improvement over 16s, and it tramlined like a pig. Go for 16's for ultimate ride/handling or, if you must for looks, 17's. Never 18's......

[straightsix]

i am thinking of selling my 17" bmw cross spoke alloys, if you're interested, let me know, they are on my coupe and look great.

[raceboy]

Well flicking through the BMW mags in Smiths this dinner theres an E36 on 20's
Could be tempted to part with my 17" Alpina's though

[pdavison]

Sounds like a good compromise would be 17's.

Very tempted with the Alpina's Raceboy and could be interested in the cross spokes Straightsix.

If you could email me details (and pics if you have them) it would be much appreciated.

Cheers

Paul

[raceboy]

Paul,
Tried emailing you, but it bounces back with this message

Error transferring to 10.1.10.38; SMTP Protocol Returned a Permanent
Error 554 5.4.0 Too many Received: headers

[pdavison]

Try this:

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It should work ok !

Cheers

Paul

>> Edited by pdavison on Wednesday 31st July 16:29

[raceboy]

Paul,

Thats the same address as the PH one and it bounces once more, so here's what I was sending, I've got no secrets from PHer's

The wheels are original Alpina 'softline' alloys with Yokohama tyres.
The softline style are the ones with the valve hidden under the centre
cap, the alloys are complete with all badges, all centre caps, lock
covers, keys, and lock cover hooks.
One of the alloys is almost new, with a nearly new Yokohama on it, the
others have 'legal' Yoko's of a slightly different style.
The alloys are in excellent condition and have been sat around for 3
years now, they were going to be a coffee table :-)
I've not got any pictures in a digital format at the moment, but I'll
see what I can do.
Make me an offer I can't refuse.

[straightsix]

If you can get hold of a copy of the BMW 3 series accesories brochure they are on page 11 and are called "Cross spoke 78". I have only ever seen one other car (Z3) with them on, so they are quite rare.

7.5 X 17 front with 225 45 17 Dunlop Z rated
8.5 x 17 rear with 245 40 17 Michelin pilot z rated.

The wheels & tyres are all good and were all put on at the same time, lots of tyre life left. I'm thinking of changing my car so maybe better to put original wheels on, cost me £900 when new less than a year ago, please make me an offer if you are interested.

Regards

Ed

[raceboy]

Paul,
Your emails are still bouncing
I received yours but my reply went nowhere, I'll try again in the morning when I've got a few more details.

[jamesk]

Dont spose those Alpina's would fit a E34 5 series would they?

[raceboy]

Paul
Your email still refuses to accept incoming

James
I think they would fit the bolt holes, but I think the offset is different, and they would need different size tyres, so it's probably a no then

[pdavison]

Raceboy,

Don't know what's up with the email as I appear to be receiving others, but try this one instead - I'll keep my fingers crossed !

xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Let me know if you have any luck !

Cheers

Paul

>> Edited by pdavison on Thursday 1st August 14:21

[raceboy]

I think that ones worked

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