Alpina B3 - wheels question
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Another tyre went yesterday after hitting a pot hole on the M11. That’s another £280.00,plus 4 hours sitting on the hard shoulder waiting for BMW Assist, who never arrived - The AA came to my rescue within 35 mins.
So, since 1st December 2023, these wheels/tyres have cost £ 820.00, plus a £20.00 tip to the recovery driver………
So, since 1st December 2023, these wheels/tyres have cost £ 820.00, plus a £20.00 tip to the recovery driver………
Sorry to hear that. As someone who had two nails in two tyres within a couple weeks of each other over the festive period, I understand some of your pain. Luckily, I was able to drive home. But it was a real faff trying to sort out getting new tyres.
I have gone for the 19”s. Your posts on this chat were a big influence, so thank you.
I have gone for the 19”s. Your posts on this chat were a big influence, so thank you.
I’ve gone for the Alpina green. Chiefly because the dealer had a D3S in the showroom in green and I thought it looked mega. I like the Alpina blue as well and would have been happy with that, but my current car is blue, so I fancied a change.
I didn’t really consider any of the standard BMW colours. There is nothing wrong with them, but I thought if you are going for an Alpina, you might as well get one of the Alpina specific colours.
On the inside I have gone with Tartufo merino leather.
I didn’t really consider any of the standard BMW colours. There is nothing wrong with them, but I thought if you are going for an Alpina, you might as well get one of the Alpina specific colours.
On the inside I have gone with Tartufo merino leather.
Roma101 said:
I’ve gone for the Alpina green. Chiefly because the dealer had a D3S in the showroom in green and I thought it looked mega. I like the Alpina blue as well and would have been happy with that, but my current car is blue, so I fancied a change.
I didn’t really consider any of the standard BMW colours. There is nothing wrong with them, but I thought if you are going for an Alpina, you might as well get one of the Alpina specific colours.
On the inside I have gone with Tartufo merino leather.
That's the perfect colour combo. Can't wait to see the pictures.I didn’t really consider any of the standard BMW colours. There is nothing wrong with them, but I thought if you are going for an Alpina, you might as well get one of the Alpina specific colours.
On the inside I have gone with Tartufo merino leather.
I would highly consider the 19" wheels. My 23 D3ST I got the 20" and frankly the journo's are rose tinting the ride quality somewhat, I don't think it's good enough quite frankly. I opted for the 20" after looking at the weight comparisons but actually it's the tyre profile that makes the difference.
There are 2 tyre pressures Alpina recommends one is around 2.7 bar and the other 3.5 bar, I have been running the lower since the car was new and recently moved to the higher which if anything didn't change ride quality that much but did make the car go down the road a little easier.
Going to investigate the 19" option as a retro and keep the 20" for resale. The extra profile upto 35 would help I am sure. I am also going to loose the ALP marked tyres and go with trusty MPS4/5 I think.
There are 2 tyre pressures Alpina recommends one is around 2.7 bar and the other 3.5 bar, I have been running the lower since the car was new and recently moved to the higher which if anything didn't change ride quality that much but did make the car go down the road a little easier.
Going to investigate the 19" option as a retro and keep the 20" for resale. The extra profile upto 35 would help I am sure. I am also going to loose the ALP marked tyres and go with trusty MPS4/5 I think.
Hi Spinner.
Thanks for your thoughts. I have now taken delivery of the car and can confirm the ride on the 19s is so much better than the 20s. Having said that, I am now wondering if it is too soft (in Comfort)! I have only done 200 odd miles, but I find myself reaching for the Sport setting quite often. It’s good to have different suspension settings that can actually be used here in the UK (unlike Sport Plus on M cars).
When I was researching the car I noticed that most journalists wondered what the car would be like on 19s, but without ever having driven one on said wheels, they concluded they would still go with the 20s. I agree with your comment about rose-tinted views.
Sure, the car gives up a little bit in handling (although the 19s are the same width as the 20s), but I would rather have the comfort over the handling as you will benefit from that more most of the time.
I would definately recommend you swap to 19s if you are using it for daily purposes and/or if your roads are bad.
Thanks for your thoughts. I have now taken delivery of the car and can confirm the ride on the 19s is so much better than the 20s. Having said that, I am now wondering if it is too soft (in Comfort)! I have only done 200 odd miles, but I find myself reaching for the Sport setting quite often. It’s good to have different suspension settings that can actually be used here in the UK (unlike Sport Plus on M cars).
When I was researching the car I noticed that most journalists wondered what the car would be like on 19s, but without ever having driven one on said wheels, they concluded they would still go with the 20s. I agree with your comment about rose-tinted views.
Sure, the car gives up a little bit in handling (although the 19s are the same width as the 20s), but I would rather have the comfort over the handling as you will benefit from that more most of the time.
I would definately recommend you swap to 19s if you are using it for daily purposes and/or if your roads are bad.
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