Opinions in Ireland Engineering Alpina wheels?

[grantmiller1]

I really like the clean look of Alpina wheels and Ireland Engineering has some for $250:

https://www.iemotorsport.com/product/alpina-style-wheel-4x100/

Does anyone have these and have feedback on them?


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[glnr13]

they aren't the "original" OE from BMW/alpina but they are affordable and easy to attain. Which is more important to me in my opinion. Being able to get a new wheel in the exact specs is key, wheels are wear and tear items no matter what anyone says, they do not last forever. Some purists would frown on these because they're "knock offs."

[grantmiller1]

they aren't the "original" OE from BMW/alpina but they are affordable and easy to attain. Which is more important to me in my opinion. Being able to get a new wheel in the exact specs is key, wheels are wear and tear items no matter what anyone says, they do not last forever. Some purists would frown on these because they're "knock offs."

Yeah, I'm fine with them being reproductions and I'm good with the price tag.

Just curious if the build quality and durability is good for daily use.


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[reelizmpro]

I'm curious if these are made by Rota which have been around a while or another manufacturer.

[surebimmer]

They are made by Maxlite. I ordered a set of 16x8 to see if i can fit 16x8 square all around. Will be test fitting this week.

[nando]

they aren't the "original" OE from BMW/alpina but they are affordable and easy to attain. Which is more important to me in my opinion. Being able to get a new wheel in the exact specs is key, wheels are wear and tear items no matter what anyone says, they do not last forever. Some purists would frown on these because they're "knock offs."

heh, TBH - I always regretted not getting the 17" Kopi Alpina wheels when they were the hot thing. They even came in offsets that worked for the ix. that 16x8 ET28 looks tempting.. but 16" tire selection sucks compared to 15 or 17.

[digger]

i was thinking of getting a 16x7 to use as a spare as i only have 4 Alpinas so waiting to hear about the quality.

[glnr13]

heh, TBH - I always regretted not getting the 17" Kopi Alpina wheels when they were the hot thing. They even came in offsets that worked for the ix. that 16x8 ET28 looks tempting.. but 16" tire selection sucks compared to 15 or 17.

yeah man, that 16" selection is really weak