Alpina wheels ET advise

[paulzooi]

Hi,

I found a set of Alpina wheels, size: ET12/24 j8,5/9,5.

Will they fit my E31? If so, what spacers do I need?

Thanks

[Timm]

Yes, and none (well, as far as the offset in concerned)!

http://www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/Timms_b..._tyre_page.htm

[dragon850]

Hi,

I found a set of Alpina wheels, size: ET12/24 j8,5/9,5.

Will they fit my E31? If so, what spacers do I need?

Thanks

Looks like E39 softlines. You will need hubcentric rings, I would actually use 15mm hubcentric spacers front and back cause with 8 in front and 9.5 in the back your 8 will look very sad stance wise imo.

[TxGR8White]

Looks like E39 softlines. You will need hubcentric rings, I would actually use 15mm hubcentric spacers front and back cause with 8 in front and 9.5 in the back your 8 will look very sad stance wise imo.

Not any different than M-Pars....

[dragon850]

Yeah, this is why its so hard to find e31 specific wheels that look good on the car... m pars have a nice look, but still too narrow imo.

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[paulzooi]

What are M-pars??

Can you help me out with the hubcentric rings? Do you have an eBay link or somthing?

Thanks

[paulzooi]

Here 2 pics

Will they look nice on mine?

[jinbal]

As above, they will fit as is but the look may be a bit "skinny"

To solve that try 15-20mm spacers at the rear (you may need the arch "rolled" a bit) - will transform the look to something more muscular as the wheels will fill out those flared arches

[paulzooi]

Update: They were sold. but found a new set.

j8,5 ET12 j10 ET24

Will this look weird??

[paulzooi]

Has BMW e28 printed in it.

[Timm]

8.5J and 10J are good widths....

[paulzooi]

17 inch wont look funky right??

[dragon850]

17" in that width will not look bad, you will need to lower the car IMO. I would throw a spacer on them to make them look wider.
One thing is good, correct me if I am wrong guys E28 hub bore is the same as an 8?
Looks like a set off E28 alpina, it is the preferred classic design.

[bruinbro]

Look for pics of Jeremy's red 8. He has(had?) 17" Alpinas on it. Look at my avatar if you want to see e31 specific 18" Alpinas.

[rockytt]

I like the ride on the 17's better myself - no spacers or rings needed. (as a bonus, the rear fenders rolled themselves after a few months - lol)

[paulzooi]

I like the ride on the 17's better myself - no spacers or rings needed. (as a bonus, the rear fenders rolled themselves after a few months - lol)

This looks great! I want them in black too!

You've got the 8,5 and 10? Also which tires are on there? Which sizes? I like the slimmer tires as it will look better I think.

Paul

[rockytt]

245/45
285/40
Michelin's now - not sure about when the pic was taken years ago
Love the black too - got the whole Darth Vader theme going...

[JDP530]

I have another tire size question, lol, sorry! I have a set of new wheels to run on my car once I get it running. Fronts are 8.5x18 with a 15mm offset and the rears are 9.5x18 with a 25mm offset with a CB of 72.6mm. I would like to run a 255 up front and a 285 rear but I dont know if that size would clear fenders/susp with a 25mm offset.

The other idea I have would be to run taller tires, maybe a 26.5 or 27" dia front and back to fill wheel wells and for a smoother ride? 27" would only be about a 5% difference with speedo.

Any thoughts or suggestions? Thanks,

[bruinbro]

Search for Bryson’s threads. He tried every size under the sun. Had 305s or 315s up front, don’t remember which.

[TedBobo]

I like the ride on the 17's better myself - no spacers or rings needed. (as a bonus, the rear fenders rolled themselves after a few months - lol)

This 8er is a "Mirage"....no sighting in many moons!

[rockytt]

This 8er is a "Mirage"....no sighting in many moons!

Helll - drove it yesterday!

(Dropping it off with Fab at EF1 this afternoon for some lovin')

[TedBobo]

Helll - drove it yesterday!

(Dropping it off with Fab at EF1 this afternoon for some lovin')

Xlnt! Can't wait for the unveiling ceremony.

[paulzooi]

OK, I am gonna order the wheels tomorrow. Thinking of selling my original wheels which are in very good shape, wheels and tires.

What do you guys think these are worth?

[alex840]

I use mine as safety precaution under the car while I have the car on a jack(s)....

OK, I am gonna order the wheels tomorrow. Thinking of selling my original wheels which are in very good shape, wheels and tires.

What do you guys think these are worth?

[bruinbro]

You can pay me $200 plus shipping to take them off your hands.