Alpine Split Rim Alloys

[M2002Evo]

Hi O2 Group,

 

 I’m looking for a set of Alpina split rim alloys as shown in the attached picture.  I don’t know whose car it is but I would like to know where I can source a set of the same alloy wheels. I’d like to know the size and dimensions too. They look custom designed but I can’t be sure. I’ve also attached a picture of my car that I’m currently reassembling. 

[bluebmw]

The pic you posted is a photoshop and "split" Alpina spoked wheels don't actually exist. You'll either have to have a set custom made, or pick up some Weds Bavaria wheels, which look very similar and came in 2/3 piece. Hope that helps!

[Tommy]

Yep, to fit that kind of outer lip under stock fenders would require narrowing both front and rear axles for 4" per side. I don't think that's been done

[jamesnutter50]

Hardy & Beck wheels might be a good option ?

[M2002Evo]

Thank you for the reply’s.  I’ll have a look at the Weds Bavaria versions and the Hady and beck’s. 

I currently have original  Alpina 20 spoke e21 Magnesium Alloys. 15x7 rear and 15x6 front. I’ve attached a mock up to see how they would look. I may get them polished up to look similar to the photoshop versions. 

[NickVyse]

just get the bloody car finished divyesh and worry about the wheels later! How many years has it been ?? What you've got look great anyway (although i never knew they were available in magnesium?)

[M2002Evo]

Nick, I bought them off you in and you said magnesium ??! Yes I’m getting on with the reassembly  but “many hands light work” and I only have two. 

I’ve got the drive line ready 10 years! S14 and 262 finally bolts together. 

 

Edited April 13, 2019 by M2002Evo

[NickVyse]

hope that garage has a decent lock!

 

[TobyB]

You mean 2 or 3 piece rims.

 

I've attached a pic of a split rim, below.  Very different.

 

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[M2002Evo]

On 4/12/2019 at 6:23 PM, NickVyse said:

hope that garage has a decent lock!

 

 

It’s like a fortress Nick !

[markmac]

Hardy & Beck (or H&B as it is known today) are your best bet to get the Alpina look.  They are pretty expensive though, I believe $750/Ea.  Its been a long time since I have seen a 15" three piece Alpina wheel for sale.

[John_in_VA]

http://hbspecialists.com/bmw-classic-tuning-parts/

H&B 3-Piece Modular Road Wheels

H&B wheels are custom manufactured using our high-strength sand-cast aluminum alloy centers with spun, heat-treated, and polished aircraft alloy rim halves. Centers are powder-coated in silver; rim halves are made in Germany by BBS Racing. Composite construction gives these wheels a high strength-to-weight ratio. The H&B wheel has received five international design patents and copyrights, and are available for the following models:

2002
- 6"x15" (front and rear) for mounting 195/50R15 tires within stock fenders
- 6.5"x15" (front) and 7.5"x15" (rear) for mounting 195/50R15 (f) and 205/50R15 (r) for use with wider, flared fenders such as the H&B FA21 kit or with the “turbo flares" of the 2002 tii turbo

[djminkin]

If you ran 195 50 15 on the h and B rear 15x7 would it still run? 

[andreav]

Split Alpina wheels exist but are different looking than today standard Alpina.

Racing wheels Alpina from 70s and 80s was multi piece wheels but are hard to find and very expensive.

[Einspritz]

I see that you want to have staggered front and rear rim widths.

 

I have had that setup since 1984 and can tell you that the car will be prone to understeer under hard cornering, due to a wider rear track.

 

Not to hijack the request, but if you come across at least two Weds Bavaria rims in 15 x 61/2" that you don't want, let me know.....