Markq 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Dude, they look awesome from close up, not so sweet as the other ones from the distance. Have you brought them?? If you dont want em, I'll buy them for my E39 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Original Alpina B10 Bi-Turbo, released in Jan 1989. http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/HTML/alp...iturbo_e34.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I prefer the 5 spoke! The dish gives them bulk and they're more muscular Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I think that 17x8 and 17x9 throwing stars would look pretty hot on an E34....... /runs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I think that 17x8 and 17x9 throwing stars would look pretty hot on an E34....... /runs! Ha! Well i did ask mate Only 9" wide at the rear? Poor baby will get vertigo on those skinny rims Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I prefer the 5 spoke! The dish gives them bulk and they're more muscular Cheers Tony - they are much more muscular I agree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 yeah I know, I'm still thinking about it, I'm confused for once in my life! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 i like the alpinas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Na the Alpina's make it look a bit tame Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 the 5 spokes look is nice...when i first got my car i wanted a set of these...one of the cars i drove had them certain wheels suit the e34 IMHO style 5s or similar some of the meshy BBS or similar the alpina as on the e34 B10 the style 10 s above or similar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 26, 2008 the 5 spokes look is nice...when i first got my car i wanted a set of these...one of the cars i drove had them certain wheels suit the e34 IMHO style 5s or similar some of the meshy BBS or similar the alpina as on the e34 B10 the style 10 s above or similar Subjective subject this one Paul I can't stand these wheels above! They look awful - sorry Remind me of some I kept seeing on E36's that I call the "sherriff's badge" - 6 pointed star thingy, make me puke Your current wheels look sensational I reckon so you must have some taste though!! I'm just saying the proper fitment E34 Alpinas look better than these E39 ones I've tried - somehow they look small too even though they're 18's Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) i know simon....its funny about those style 10s isnt it...There are two styles i think the above 17 in ones with a bit of dish,look 100 times better than the ones you are referring too.I loved the look of the car i drove with htese on,delphin gray 535 is,dark grey interior, and the wheels looked brand new.Perhaps colour my judgement,otherwise just the low spoke count look.I wemt off them when i went in to shelleys and was quoted 750 each plus gst(and that was discounted) Edited February 26, 2008 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr E34 11 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) My E34 had 17" Schnitzers on it, (classic 5 spoke) but it sure didn't look as good as Classic Alpina 20 spoke. They had no dish and and just like a tired old record, heard (seen) it all before on every car. http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....q=si&img=94 Edited February 26, 2008 by mr E34 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 more personal preference....dont like the scnitzers either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Subjective subject this one Paul I can't stand these wheels above! They look awful - sorry Remind me of some I kept seeing on E36's that I call the "sherriff's badge" - 6 pointed star thingy, make me puke Your current wheels look sensational I reckon so you must have some taste though!! I'm just saying the proper fitment E34 Alpinas look better than these E39 ones I've tried - somehow they look small too even though they're 18's Paul, I am surprised you like those wheels, seeing that you dislike E36s. Some E36s came with that wheel, minus the dish. Simon, did you have to do anything to the wheels seeing they were for an E39, from memory you need to use hubcentric rings to mount E39 wheels on the E34? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Paul, I am surprised you like those wheels, seeing that you dislike E36s. Some E36s came with that wheel, minus the dish. Simon, did you have to do anything to the wheels seeing they were for an E39, from memory you need to use hubcentric rings to mount E39 wheels on the E34? Yeah Yuen I've had E39 wheels on an E34 before so I hooked up some hubcentric rings straight away I think the E34 needs plenty of dish and wide rears to give it that really tough stance. I need to take a couple of pics of the back of mine showing just how fat the current wheels are (and the massive -ve camber too!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) Paul, I am surprised you like those wheels, seeing that you dislike E36s. Some E36s came with that wheel, minus the dish. yes but dish(and diameter) is the very important difference between the two versions of style 10.I will find another pic of an e34 on 10s...you guys obviously need educating no? Edited February 26, 2008 by kiwi535 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Yeah Yuen I've had E39 wheels on an E34 before so I hooked up some hubcentric rings straight away I think the E34 needs plenty of dish and wide rears to give it that really tough stance. I need to take a couple of pics of the back of mine showing just how fat the current wheels are (and the massive -ve camber too!) Awesome So which wheels are on the car now? How wide are the Beyerns/Alpinas? Also I'm wondering how much each one weighs, seeing that both don't have a reputation for being light. yes but dish(and diameter) is the very important difference between the two versions of style 10.I will find another pic of an e34 on 10s...you guys obviously need educating no? No The 6 spoke design just doesn't do it for me. I rank those wheels as an improvement from bottlecaps but in general on the E34 I like 5 spokes (Schnitzer, Throwing Stars) or lots of spokes (ie: Style 5, Alpinas). Lip should preferably be polished, and wide... and must accompany any mesh design. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 And perhaps the 17" wheel looks better because it has more tyre to it. Common problem with older cars and rubber bands, just some shape missing somehow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bradc 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 those schnitzers look hot on that E34, actually the whole car looks hot I dislike 6 spoke wheels as well, just the whole geometry of them doesn't appeal to me. I prefer 5 spoke, twin 5 spoke or 10/15 spoke wheels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 those schnitzers look hot on that E34, actually the whole car looks hot I dislike 6 spoke wheels as well, just the whole geometry of them doesn't appeal to me. I prefer 5 spoke, twin 5 spoke or 10/15 spoke wheels. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 27, 2008 I have to agree 5 spoke looks good - especially that white one with the Schnitzers. Turbines are hot too 6 spoke shouldn't be done 20 spoke is great on the E34 provided it comes with some dish Nah Tony it's not the size of the rubber that's the issue - 18's def suit my wagon IMO (like I'm running now) it's the dish/lip factor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Awesome So which wheels are on the car now? How wide are the Beyerns/Alpinas? Also I'm wondering how much each one weighs, seeing that both don't have a reputation for being light. Hey Yuen Beyerns are back on the car now. The set i have are 18's with 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rears, but they're slightly flared and there's a bit of stretch to fit the 265/35's on the rear. I'm sure you're right about the weight issue but when I was lugging them around I was surprised that they weighed less than I expected. From the rear the wheels look very wide - so yeah, will have to get that photo soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Hey Yuen Beyerns are back on the car now. The set i have are 18's with 8.5" fronts and 9.5" rears, but they're slightly flared and there's a bit of stretch to fit the 265/35's on the rear. I'm sure you're right about the weight issue but when I was lugging them around I was surprised that they weighed less than I expected. From the rear the wheels look very wide - so yeah, will have to get that photo soon Cool, looking forward to the photos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jammasterjames 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 What do you guys think? Personally I'm not convinced More pics in the gallery Cheers Si Throw some D's on it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
