Alpina Wheels and Bluefin

fliponmad · 05-02-2009, 01:37 PM

Can any one help? - I've tried searching but to no avail.

I have an E90 sport and have been offered some genuine Alpina 19" with 235s front and 265s on the backs. There are also some spacers which are apparantly for the fronts (4 of them 3mm each, 2 for each side) are these spacers really needed?

Also has any Bluefin'ed a 330d - to what results i.e was it worth the money?

First post so go easy

Bartman619 · 05-02-2009, 03:09 PM

i'd test fit them first with and without the spacers. check for rubbing while you're at it. if the wheels sit to far inside the wheelwell, chances are you will need 1 or 2 or the spacers.

fliponmad · 05-02-2009, 03:25 PM

Does that mean new longer wheel bolts too? Don't fancy taking 6mm of engagement from the thread. Its odd really I was expecting Alpina to be a straight fit, without spacers and new bolts. I was hoping this guy was just using them for show, but he seemed unsure which is why I posted the thread.

Anyway, I've agreed the deal and will pick them up/fit them tomorrow - and check for rubbing.

Would still be interested if anyone has had any experience with alipna wheels on the E90.

Thanks

Bartman619 · 05-02-2009, 05:55 PM

from what I read and hear from other wheel experts, if you are considering using spacers thicker than 5mm, then you have to use longer bolts. If the spacer is less than 5mm then you can use the stock ones.

CV335 · 05-02-2009, 07:51 PM

No matter the size of the spacer, you should always buy extended lug nuts. Most vendors sell the extended lug nuts with the spacers as a package.

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fliponmad Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: E90 330D M Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.K iTrader: (0)	Alpina Wheels and Bluefin Can any one help? - I've tried searching but to no avail. I have an E90 sport and have been offered some genuine Alpina 19" with 235s front and 265s on the backs. There are also some spacers which are apparantly for the fronts (4 of them 3mm each, 2 for each side) are these spacers really needed? Also has any Bluefin'ed a 330d - to what results i.e was it worth the money? First post so go easy
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Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	i'd test fit them first with and without the spacers. check for rubbing while you're at it. if the wheels sit to far inside the wheelwell, chances are you will need 1 or 2 or the spacers.
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05-02-2009, 03:25 PM	#3
fliponmad Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: E90 330D M Sport Join Date: May 2009 Location: U.K iTrader: (0)	Does that mean new longer wheel bolts too? Don't fancy taking 6mm of engagement from the thread. Its odd really I was expecting Alpina to be a straight fit, without spacers and new bolts. I was hoping this guy was just using them for show, but he seemed unsure which is why I posted the thread. Anyway, I've agreed the deal and will pick them up/fit them tomorrow - and check for rubbing. Would still be interested if anyone has had any experience with alipna wheels on the E90. Thanks
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Bartman619 Captain 25 Rep 701 Posts Drives: Bimmer Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SDCA iTrader: (2)	from what I read and hear from other wheel experts, if you are considering using spacers thicker than 5mm, then you have to use longer bolts. If the spacer is less than 5mm then you can use the stock ones.
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05-02-2009, 07:51 PM	#5
CV335 Major 67 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: '06 MCS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: TX iTrader: (5)	No matter the size of the spacer, you should always buy extended lug nuts. Most vendors sell the extended lug nuts with the spacers as a package.
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