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Old 09-06-2007, 01:47 PM
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Hello,

Thinking of buying the Z8 replica wheels to put on my 5 series. Does anyone have a pic of these wheels on a 5 series? What are your thoughts? Thinking of buying the set from Lakseshore wheels and tires.
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Old 09-06-2007, 09:18 PM
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My thoughts? stay away from replicas
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I bought a set from them for my wifes X5. A staggerred 20 inch set and they're awesome. They're not quite the Z8 wheels you refer to though. Those are Alpina wheels which are slightly different. More spokes. They are similar though so i can see the reference. Here is a pic.

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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='467054' date='Sep 7 2007, 01:03 PM
I bought a set from them for my wifes X5. A staggerred 20 inch set and they're awesome. They're not quite the Z8 wheels you refer to though. Those are Alpina wheels which are slightly different. More spokes. They are similar though so i can see the reference. Here is a pic.

All the best
Those look great on her X5
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Ya those wheels match the X5 quite well!
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Thoes Z8 wheels your looking for are the Z8 Alpina wheels they are 19s if I could remember. The stock Z8 wheels arent that appeling.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='467109' date='Sep 7 2007, 01:52 PM
Ya those wheels match the X5 quite well!
+1. looks good
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Thansk for the replies guys. I was hoping to see some on a 5 series. I think they would look good and would be something different. MY search for rims continues....
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Originally Posted by cyberbman' post='467984' date='Sep 10 2007, 03:11 PM
Thansk for the replies guys. I was hoping to see some on a 5 series. I think they would look good and would be something different. MY search for rims continues....
If I can get an answer on the fitment of those wheels on a my 5, I will send you pics. I have a guy that has a set, off of the 7 series. The tire shop did a test fit and determined I need spacers in the front for the wheels to fit. The owner didn't recommend spacers for my 5'er. What is the harm of spacers?
P.S. 5 mm spacer
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black5,

thanks for the info. Cant wait to see the pics on your car. hope things work out...


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