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Hi guys! a long time without publishing anything, but here we are.

I'm about to buy Ireland Engineering's Alpina rim replicas.

The question is, will the 15 x 7 "et12 tires fit smoothly on the front of the car?

Do you know if these replicas are bad?

What are your recommendations?

Any comments or bad experiences on these wheels?

I want to make the right decision

Thanks in advance for your opinions!

7J at the front I believe will be too wide, specifically when turning full lock.

Greetz,
Walter.

Alpina spec was a staggered set, and that was for a reason. Slightly thinner wheels and tyres at the front to avoid the tyres will rub the fenders. So the suggested approach would be:
Front 6Jx15 with 195/50-15
Rear 7Jx15 with 205/50-15

As far as I've heard thse replica wheels are pretty good, the original Ronal Alpina ones weren't all that either, these might even be better. and they are available in both widths.

Your next challenge are tyres, preferably you want the same thread front and rear and that limits your choices. I am very satisfied with Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 with Conti PremiumContact 2 being a good alternative.

Great! thanks for the feedback,i will go for the staggered set.

Jeroen wrote: Mon Aug 23, 2021 12:28 pm I am very satisfied with Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125 with Conti PremiumContact 2 being a good alternative.

Didn't even know that Continentals are available in these dimensions!

I'm running 7jx15 et10 wheels all round on mine with 195/50 tyres, and I have absolutely no rubbing issues in any circumstances.