Factory alloy rim options

[James Stein]

What were the factory alloy rim options for the ti? 

[resra]

I think Steve or Les mentioned in one of the wheel discussions recently that the factory option Alloy rims started with the 2002ti. 
I am taking picture of the Late factory alloy wheel and early factory alloy side by side for you to see. The one on the right or top is the early style ones for the 2002ti. 

[James Stein]

Thank you. 

[James Stein]

Are these still available ?

[resra]

Some company in PA was reproducing the early alloys maybe? Not sure who they are but someone posted it on the general discussion. Price was reasonable too.

[Conserv]

On 8/11/2023 at 12:26 PM, resra said:

I think Steve or Les mentioned in one of the wheel discussions recently that the factory option Alloy rims started with the 2002ti. 
I am taking picture of the Late factory alloy wheel and early factory alloy side by side for you to see. The one on the right or top is the early style ones for the 2002ti. 

Hi, Resra,

 

I’m in the camp — who knows, maybe a camp of one — which believes the early OEM alloy was “introduced” simultaneously with the touring, approximately April 1971. I know Les notes that it was part of the Sport Paket option from the introduction of the touring, with which I certainly agree. I believe the rims were designed simply as a factory alloy option for all ‘02’s, based upon BMW’s recognition that many ‘02 owners were buying new ‘02’s and immediately swapping out the steel rims for aftermarket alloys.

 

I’m not a subscriber to a ti or tii connection, although…. the tii was introduced at approximately the same time.

 

Best regards,

 

Steve