Need wheel advice

[wjbell]

Does anyone know anything about this brand of wheel? I was thinking about buying a set of these for my 90 535i and $400 sounds suspiciously cheap.

On a related note, I remember hearing that when you go from the stock 15, to anything 17 or above you may get a shimmy or notice front end problems that you didn't have before. What causes this and what do I need to look out for if going to 18" rims?

Ebay wheels (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Breyton-Style-Wheels-BMW-5-6-7-Series-540-740-750_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43957QQitemZ8067417 246QQrdZ1#Specifications)

[632 Regal]

front end must be at 100% and you will still have problems...enjoy :D


On a related note, I remember hearing that when you go from the stock 15, to anything 17 or above you may get a shimmy or notice front end problems that you didn't have before. What causes this and what do I need to look out for if going to 18" rims?

[Qube]

Don't notice any major front end problems after going 17"... but you'll be on pothole watch for the rest of your life :) Be wary of cheap rims or you may find yourself forever balancing them as well. No idea how these'd go though.

[shogun]

http://images.marketworks.com/hi/51/50502/alpina18x8hypersilverfront.jpg

and that is the real stuff
http://www.wallothnesch.com/d/palp/alp6.jpg
http://www.wallothnesch.com/d/palp/alp6.jpg

I can tell you from experience from my E32, 18" is too much. The standard wheel on E32 was 15", later 16". A compromise would be 17", comfort wise and also from the p[roportions. But in case of wheels, comfort, sporty behavior everyone has his own preference.

[BillionPa]

the tire is part of the suspension and braking systems too, and the more wheel you have the less tire you have, so thats bad.

[wjbell]

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of large wheels and 18 is pushing it for me, but I like the style. I'd be perfectly happy with 16's if they came in that style. The search continues...

[Qube]

Lakeshore has them backordered in 17s :(

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/bmw-5-17-e34.shtml

[632 Regal]

30 days til your wedding dude?


Lakeshore has them backordered in 17s :(

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/bmw-5-17-e34.shtml

[Qube]

30 days til your wedding dude?

Chicago meet lol! I changed it. Don't tell her. I'll put it back after the meet.

[Gearhead]

Qube, that's too funny....

Hey have any of you purchased wheels from Lakeshore? Just wanted some feedback on their products.

Thanks!

John