My 530D came with the standard (rather ugly) 16" non run-flat BMW alloys.

QUESTION:

*** Where's the best place in the UK to buy & fit replacement, better looking non run-flat alloy wheels? ***

Have decided against run-flat as the standard tyres do give a significantly better ride.

Thanks for any advice: A UK

 

All of the E60 alloys will take non runflat tyres. You should use your purchase with your dealer to try and negotiate a bit of discount of some alloys. You should get 10% minimum. My dealer has alloys lying around apparently from cars where owners have done upgrades but not been cute enough to ask for the originals back would you believe. I don't know if they have any E60 alloys. It's worth asking your dealer if they have any in stock from cars which have had upgrades done.

 

Thanks ISUK ... anyone else got suggestions as to a good non-dealer solution? Am searcing the board too.

 

Hi AndyUK

I have a set of 17 inch style 116 BMW wheels off my car. They are perfect with no scuffs. Still have the runflats on but they need changing. You can put non-runflats on these. If you are interested PM me and we can talk!

 

AndyUK,

I bought two sets of wheels from: -

http://www.elite-design.co.uk/index.html

They're delivered to your door complete with tyres and balancing. They have wheels that are exactly the same pattern as genuine BMW styles for less than 1/2 the price.
I fitted them to my car and when I sold it put the originals back on then sold the others on Ebay. All very easy and cheap way of making your car look great.

 

Still got Jay's 124's lying about if you're interested.. The best looking OEM's IMHO.