xBMWx

I was trying to keep it all OEM on the outside, but was struggling to get OEM 20" rims for sensible money and soon found that I could buy one of my favourite rims for similar money, and its "almost-OEM"... ALPINA
Like the M166 wheel, IMHO the Alpina wheel design is a timeless classic and fits well with my OEM look. The only downside is that they look "small", so if you want a 19" look, you need to buy 20" !

These are original 20" Alpina wheels from the E38 7er.
- Front: 9x20, ET20, Yokohama Sport Advans 255/30/R20, plus 5mm spacers
- Rear: 10x20, ET32, Yokohama Sport Advans 285/25/R20, plus 10mm spacers (- I might put 15mm on )

I'm just over the moon with the result

Here are some pics taken with my phone just after install -- as always, better pics will follow -- but hope you enjoy these for a start. What do you think?

Anzafin

Looking good!
Congrats!

mop

WOW!! :-)

Now you need to get used to that they are a pain to keep clean! Have the same on my B11 and my old E46.. BTW Mine are first arriving on Friday next week :-(

Seipäänreikä

Just like you said...TIMELESS Good choice

Gotta love the look of 285`s! They make the rear look awesome

v_therussian

Love Alpina wheels! But always thought they could use a little bit more aggressive offsets. Nevertheless, looks awesome

xBMWx

thanks mate


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I used to have M166s and had the M172s, so I know what I let myself in for with regards to cleaning But its like a black car; when its clean, it looks I hope your wheels get there soon!


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The Yokohamas are VERY wide. I originally ordered 295s but was advised against it due to possible rubbing issues. Seeing as Mrs xBMWx drives the car around the city, my rims need all the extra rubber protection they can get! I will post some close-ups later, so you can see just how much wider they are.


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You are right about the offsets, which is why I put 5mm spacers up front and 10mm spacers at the rear. The front is just perfectly flush with the upper arch and without the spacer would have rubbed on the inside. The rear might be able to handle the 15mm spacers I have (from my 19s), but I first want to see if I have any rubbing with the 10mm spacers.
I will post up some pics later so you can see how they sit in the arches.

ivano

nice done!!

these rims are wonderful! Now all you need is to take a closer look to the curbs, it would be a shame to scratch those rims!

Have fun with it!!

BTW: Do you also adore the reflection of you car on the other cars or windows when standing on the red light? I catched myself several times the last months #


Ivano

LittleBIG

The best choice you could've made - trully classy wheels!

xBMWx

thanks mate!

Thankfully the Yokohamas are very wide around the rim, so a little more protection... which is needed with my darling wife

As for looking at my car in the reflection of windows etc. -- no, I would never do anything like that

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I loved the M166s I had on my first two E60s and wanted another "classy" rim. Like you said, the Alpina rim has that look

toyota2bmw

They look huge! It will look bad-ass if you drop it a little tho.

Those wheels will be a pain in the ass to clean but have no fear, Sonax is here. I use this stuff religiously on my M101s. Spray it, let it sit for about 5 minutes and hose off. No brushing needed unless you go weeks without washing your car.