Rim question

[Dj Buttchug]

Stop saying rims. Its a wheel, not a rim. cheeky kunts

[FLG]

The only way i can see this as being a feasible option (unless your seriously loaded) is getting a 3 piece wheel and designing the face, even that is going to cost you an arm and a leg though.

Id imagine a venture like designing a complete custom wheel would probably run you nearly 10k if not more.

I actually have a friend with a company who is going to be releasing their own line of wheels, out of curiosity im going to ask him.

[D3RTY_E30]

Out of curiosity, how much do you think designing, testing and machining a wheel costs? I'm genuinely curious.

at this point it doesnt matter anymore. But to answer your question i really didnt have an idea (hence the start of this thread) but i do understand engineering and how much something like this COULD cost. i wasnt looking for figures or for opinions. i asked if there were any companies that do this hoping to get a response that answered said question but i didnt and no longer really care for the idea anymore. so with that being said im done with this topic and will be moving on to other things. appreciate everything guys. been a real help.

[D3RTY_E30]

The only way i can see this as being a feasible option (unless your seriously loaded) is getting a 3 piece wheel and designing the face, even that is going to cost you an arm and a leg though.

Id imagine a venture like designing a complete custom wheel would probably run you nearly 10k if not more.

I actually have a friend with a company who is going to be releasing their own line of wheels, out of curiosity im going to ask him.

thanks for giving me an alternative. closest response to my question so far.

[D3RTY_E30]

if anyone knows any wheels that look similar to the alpina e30 wheels but are 3 piece or whatever let me know. i enjoy the look of alpina wheels but dont want the actual alloys because its not enough lip for me... so im open to any suggestions.

[Hooffenstein HD]

if anyone knows any wheels that look similar to the alpina e30 wheels but are 3 piece or whatever let me know. i enjoy the look of alpina wheels but dont want the actual alloys because its not enough lip for me... so im open to any suggestions.

I share your feels. Love Alpinas but the lip is too weak.


Weds Albino are the answer.



Edit: There's also SSR Super Fins, and the OZ Alpina style wheel which can be had in 15x8 with a decent sized lip.

[lambo]

If you're dead set on this custom wheel thing, no matter the cost, try talking to Livery Wheels. They're a pretty new company with roots in BMW's. Their wheels definitely take inspiration from BMW Motorsport and Vintage eras so an Alpina tribute would be right up their alley.

As for currently produced wheels, CCW makes the D110 which is a multispoke, three piece wheel. Rotiform makes some multispoke wheels with thinner spokes like Alpina wheels but they start at 18" in diameter.

Alpina themselves actually made a deep dish wheel albeit somewhat rare. They're also 5x120 with low offsets so unless you're running E30 M3 suspension, they'll be tricky to fit, iirc.

[D3RTY_E30]

I share your feels. Love Alpinas but the lip is too weak.


Weds Albino are the answer.

those are sexy. thanks bro

[D3RTY_E30]

If you're dead set on this custom wheel thing, no matter the cost, try talking to Livery Wheels. They're a pretty new company with roots in BMW's. Their wheels definitely take inspiration from BMW Motorsport and Vintage eras so an Alpina tribute would be right up their alley.

As for currently produced wheels, CCW makes the D110 which is a multispoke, three piece wheel. Rotiform makes some multispoke wheels with thinner spokes like Alpina wheels but they start at 18" in diameter.

Alpina themselves actually made a deep dish wheel albeit somewhat rare. They're also 5x120 with low offsets so unless you're running E30 M3 suspension, they'll be tricky to fit, iirc.

Not dead set- just was looking for answers. So thanks for the info

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[ThatOneEuroE30]

if anyone knows any wheels that look similar to the alpina e30 wheels but are 3 piece or whatever let me know. i enjoy the look of alpina wheels but dont want the actual alloys because its not enough lip for me... so im open to any suggestions.

I feel you on this alpinas need like a 2-3 inch lip and they would be perfect...

[IronFreak]

There is a guy in bfc in the z3 forums that has been in the process of designing, engineering and producing his own 3-piece wheel. If memory serves me right he had spent WELL over $10k just on the design part and has almost taken him 3 years. He was looking to make a few sets and last I saw was going to be about $1500 a wheel.....A WHEEL.

[IronFreak]

.........Do you even own an e30?

I'd work on getting a car first before you go off on making a custom set of wheels......

[brbahner]

.........Do you even own an e30?

I'd work on getting a car first before you go off on making a custom set of wheels......

Sadly that god awful facebook r3v page and the quick and forever rising popularity of the e30 has brought many "window shoppers" to the forum. and they usually get flamed for the same exact thing... Build Cost.:roll:

[D3RTY_E30]

.........Do you even own an e30?

I'd work on getting a car first before you go off on making a custom set of wheels......

Does that even apply to you? I just asked a question. Simple. And nobody is "window shopping" I'm in the process of buying my own e30. So instead of shooing off newcomers why don't you just be glad that there are car enthusiasts that even pay your forum any attention huh? Geeze.

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[D3RTY_E30]

Sadly that god awful facebook r3v page and the quick and forever rising popularity of the e30 has brought many "window shoppers" to the forum. and they usually get flamed for the same exact thing... Build Cost.:roll:

There no rules against people joining the forum even if they are "window shoppers". You don't have control over that so stop whining about it and their facebook page. They own the site- not you. Quit being negative and just enjoy the company.

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