17 alloys wanted
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Topic: 17 alloys wanted
Posted By: ben83
Subject: 17 alloys wanted
Date Posted: 28-January-2003 at 23:47
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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 ------------- train hard play easy |
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Posted By: Stone-IslandV8
Date Posted: 31-January-2003 at 18:16
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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 |
Posted By: ben83
Date Posted: 01-February-2003 at 23:20
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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 ------------- train hard play easy |