Anyone selling 17" Alloys? Or Need 18" M Alloys?
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Topic: Anyone selling 17" Alloys? Or Need 18" M Alloys?
Posted By: PatchRick
Subject: Anyone selling 17" Alloys? Or Need 18" M Alloys?
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 14:50
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Does anyone here have a set of 17" M-Sport Alloys for sale? with decent tyre tread if possible. pm me with pics please if you have. Also willing to swap my own 18" M-Sport alloys, all wheels and tyres in excellent condition (Pic below).      ------------- PatchRick Current: 2001 E46 318 Ci Previous: 1994 E36 318 iS |
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Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 12-March-2009 at 21:24
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I think it looks great with the wheels you have! I have a set of Style 45 16"s that I am not using; very comfortable... And they have a very good set of Michelin tyres. And they're located in County Tipp!! ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: PatchRick
Date Posted: 13-March-2009 at 11:43
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Hi larzyh, yea I love the alloys on it but I've had to replace both front wishbones, bushings and a steering mount since I've bought the car. my mechanic says they're not built for 18's and that 17's would make a huge difference in overall comfort with less stress on the car in general. pm me pics of your 16's, will consider but prob too small a rim. Thanks. ------------- PatchRick Current: 2001 E46 318 Ci Previous: 1994 E36 318 iS |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 13-March-2009 at 11:57
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You mechanic is right about the stresses but the wishbones, bushes, etc. are pretty much consumables on any BMW. As the mileage mounts you'll tend to find that there is something that needs replacing at most normal services. Its the price for the way they drive. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: larzyh
Date Posted: 13-March-2009 at 14:05
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The mechanic is not right about the e46 not being built for 18"! The largest size fitted to e36 from factory were 17" for e30 it was 16". My e21 had 13"s. These cars were not made for 18"s. The largest size fitted to e46 were 19"'s as an option for the M3. 18"s were an option on your Coupe; of course they were "built for 18's"! I will see if I can find a picture of my 45's on my car... ------------- Larzyh. Previously or currently, in the family: '77 E21 320, '78 E21 320, '79 E21 320, '87 E28 520i, '88 E30 325iC, '95 E34 525i, '98 E39 528i, '98 Z3 2.5, '98 E38 740iL, '95 E36 Compact, '99 E36 318iT, '02 E46 318iT, '96 E34 525tdsT, '98 E38 740iL... |
Posted By: PatchRick
Date Posted: 19-March-2009 at 12:38
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*bump* anyone interested or tell me where I could find a set of 17" alloys (OEM BMW) at a reasonable price? Thanks ------------- PatchRick Current: 2001 E46 318 Ci Previous: 1994 E36 318 iS |
Posted By: realandymc
Date Posted: 09-April-2009 at 04:17
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hi just wonderind if you would sell your 18s been looking 4 a set ina wile can give money along with 16" alloys or 18" alloys ------------- please reply |