Re: bmw-digest V9 #224

["David Lacroque - ColorImage" <ddl@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

The bent wheel that you have now is probably fixable, I have heard prices
of around $100 - $150 each. Personally I would fix the 14incher and put
snow tires on them. If the tires you currently have are starting to show
wear go and buy some 16's and new rubber. There are lots of on-line places
to get wheels ( www.tirerack.com ) and lots in the phone book as well.
Aftermarket wheels are the most common upgrade for cars these days, you
shouldn't have any trouble finding a place. If you are looking for used
wheels be very careful, the current owner is probably selling them for one
of three reasons, they are ugly, they are bent or they want a larger size.
If you happen to find someone with great 16's and they are convinced they
can fit 18's on thier e30, go for it.  

BTW I saw the stock e30 alloys on a VW golf and they looked okay. If you
want to get rid of yours this might give you an idea!

Dave Larocque
325e (new rubber on 14's I dislike...Ooops)


>Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 10:06:06 -0400 (EDT)
>From: John Planow <JRP7731@domain.elided>
>Subject: Bent Wheel-New Wheel
>
>I've discovered that one of the wheel on the 1988 325is I bought is
bent... at
>least that's what I'm assuming.  An observer outside the car will notice
that,
>at slow speeds, the wheel "wobbles".  I've rotated the tires and the problem
>moved, so it must be either wheel or tire.  
>  Anyway, my questions are these:  Is it worth it/possible to have the wheel
>fixed?  I'm almost looking for an excuse to buy new wheels anyway - at least
>15", maybe 16".  However, I'd like to keep the price down - I'm considering
>used wheels.  Any advice on what to get or where I might find a good deal? 
>Another consideration is winter treads.  I'm seriously considering getting
some
>and may just have them mounted on a seperate set of wheels so I'm not
mounting
>and unmounting tires twice per year.  Again, any advice?  TIA.
>
>John P.
>BMWCCA pending
>1988 325is
>
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