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    Posted: 16-May-2006 at 10:00
Should I put some new alloys on?

If so, which ones?

(BMW or official tuner suggestions only... no TSWs etc!!)
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18" AC Schnitzer Type 111 Racing would look the nuts
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Had those on my 318is coupe nice but to small for me. I pref genuine wheels on bmw non of that replica crap!
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here is mine with

 

328i sport bbs alloys

m3 reps

 

and genuine m3 sunflower type 2

 

 
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Thats that rockingham by the way? I see in the back ground!!
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Hi there Fozzy,  cross spokes of any kind always look good, especially original BBS Sports like on Mikes.  Steve.
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BBS all the way !! Classically Cool.
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Some alternatives - and IMHO the only options for the e36!

1) BBS (my favourite of course)
2) OEM Style 32
3) Alpina Softlines
4) AC Schnitzer Type 2

 
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Originally posted by shaft shaft wrote:

Had those on my 318is coupe nice but to small for me. I pref genuine wheels on bmw non of that replica crap!

 

Who said anything about Replica crap?

Go for 19`s then if 18`s are too small
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Mr Fozzers,

Your one stop shop should be BMAutosport; new or used, reps or originals (refurbished) + tyre deals. They have the lot.

Just look at a similar E36 convert & Schnitzer racing 'type III' 18's:

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Or M5 front's???

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Oooh Hello!

This one went quiet after I posted... then I went home...

And on my return - loads of interesting ideas!!

Thanks everyone!

Most suggestions are pretty costly though - so it looks like I'll have to save my sheckles.

Alpina softlines look tasty on the blue car, as to ACS type IIIs.

Off to have a look at the dealers websites now...
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Nice photo shop work.  I put E46 17's on an E36 and they look great.  It was a direct bolt on.  No problems.

My thoughts are no matter what you choose try to stay with a concentric hub fit. Keep us posted on the choice.
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FloridaBMW, what E46 wheels did you put on the E36? It's just I also am in this deciding mode of what wheels to get for my E36 Monty Blue Coupe.
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ACS type 3 all the way!!!

See here!

http://www.bmwccscotland.co.uk/bmwcc/cars/e36/320i.htm

 And here!

 



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Originally posted by RossiS RossiS wrote:

FloridaBMW, what E46 wheels did you put on the E36? It's just I also am in this deciding mode of what wheels to get for my E36 Monty Blue Coupe.

I used the style 44's that came stock on my E46. 

http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_detail.asp?ws=44&Seri es=E36

They really look amazing on the E36 which came stock with 15s.

http://www.bmwwheels.com/bmwwheels_detail.asp?ws=41&Seri es=E36

We are constantly getting compliments.  The above link both reference the E36 but the 44's are def a wheel found stock on the E46.  Good luck and keep us posted.



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Points: 3311 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-May-2006 at 09:54

FloridaBMW, Thanks for the info.

IMHO I prefer the old school type BBS multispokes(style 29),

ACS Type III's or

the E46 M Doublespoke (style 67) on a coupe.

But having said that I'm still looking and I will post when I get whatever wheels.

Thanks



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Points: 3450 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-May-2006 at 10:12
TBH I prefer the original ones you have on now!!
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Points: 6484 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-May-2006 at 10:34
Originally posted by shaft shaft wrote:

Had those on my 318is coupe nice but to small for me.

18s too small!?

I take it then you like the boneshaker ride that comes with really bling wheels . Also the spray on tyre look...
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