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Topic: 17 alloys wanted
Posted: 01-February-2003 at 23:20

cheers for advice mate, most people i chatted tp said bot 35-40mm but didnt think there would be a prob with 60mm but ill keep askin til i do

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Joined: 31-January-2003
Location: North Somerset
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Posted: 31-January-2003 at 18:16

I had a 318iS and went from 15" to 17" alpinas with 225/45s on the front and 245/40s on the rear.

When I was shopping around I had all manor of conflicting advice. I did hear that the larger wheels can be a prob for 316s due to the size of rubber on the floor that requires moving and the engine power but have to say that I wouldnt have thought that would matter too much.

Most places that do tyre and wheel packages were going on 215/45s but then again thats what they sell em as.

I didnt consider dropping the car but was advised by a bm mechanic that there would be room, how much I'd ask someone like BMW world in Milton Keynes or a dealer.

Have to say that I did notice a marked 'tramline' effect on very uneven roads but the difference in grip and looks was superb.

John

ben83

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Joined: 28-January-2003
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Posted: 28-January-2003 at 23:47

im new to beemers so excuse me if im a bit daft, looking for some 17" multispoke or 7 spoke alloys cash waiting, i have a 316 but have no idea about the offset or how big i can go, want to drop it by 60mm, is it possible with 17s, had a 306 rallye and had no probs

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	cheers for advice mate, most people i chatted tp said bot 35-40mm but didnt think there would be a prob with 60mm but ill keep askin til i do

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Stone-IslandV8 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 31-January-2003 Location: North Somerset Status: Offline Points: 3015	Posted: 31-January-2003 at 18:16
	I had a 318iS and went from 15" to 17" alpinas with 225/45s on the front and 245/40s on the rear. When I was shopping around I had all manor of conflicting advice. I did hear that the larger wheels can be a prob for 316s due to the size of rubber on the floor that requires moving and the engine power but have to say that I wouldnt have thought that would matter too much. Most places that do tyre and wheel packages were going on 215/45s but then again thats what they sell em as. I didnt consider dropping the car but was advised by a bm mechanic that there would be room, how much I'd ask someone like BMW world in Milton Keynes or a dealer. Have to say that I did notice a marked 'tramline' effect on very uneven roads but the difference in grip and looks was superb. John

ben83 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 28-January-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 4	Posted: 28-January-2003 at 23:47
	im new to beemers so excuse me if im a bit daft, looking for some 17" multispoke or 7 spoke alloys cash waiting, i have a 316 but have no idea about the offset or how big i can go, want to drop it by 60mm, is it possible with 17s, had a 306 rallye and had no probs