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Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

    • Average rim diameter: 20 in. (508 mm)
    • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 188 mph (303 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 435 kg (958 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 35%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 2.09 hp/mm (1.54 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 17.52 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 62.8 in. per wheel (1595 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 8 / 10

Original 2015 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.0 — 8 in. width and 20 in. diameter
  • S 3.0 — 8 in. width and 20 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.0 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • S 3.0 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.0 — 21 hp per 1 in. (15 kW/in)
  • S 3.0 — 22 hp per 1 in. (16 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.0 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 40% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    S 3.0 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 40% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle S 3.0
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 20 in. (508 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 190 mph (306 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 417 kg (920 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 35%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 2.09 hp/mm (1.54 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 16.93 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 62.8 in. per wheel (1595 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 8 / 10

    Original 2015 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.0 — 8 in. width and 20 in. diameter
  • S 3.0 — 8 in. width and 20 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.0 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • S 3.0 — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.0 — 21 hp per 1 in. (15 kW/in)
  • S 3.0 — 22 hp per 1 in. (16 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.0 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 40% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    S 3.0 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)     		0.8 mm to 1 Nm 40% 251 in.
    (6375 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle S 3.0
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 20
    (203 x 508 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 0.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 251 in.
    (6375 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 168 mph (271 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 384 kg (846 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.53 hp/mm (1.13 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 20.77 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 1999 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.3 i 24V — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.3 i 24V — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.3 i 24V — 16 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.3 i 24V 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    3.3 i 24V B3S 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V B3S
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 8 in. (203 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 165 mph (266 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 394 kg (868 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 32%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.44 hp/mm (1.06 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 21.76 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 32 in. (813 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 1999 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.3 i 24V — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.3i 24V B3S — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.3 i 24V — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.3i 24V B3S — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 3.3 i 24V — 16 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 3.3i 24V B3S — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad — 16 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.3 i 24V B3S 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.3 i 24V 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.3i 24V B3S 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V B3S
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3i 24V B3S
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V Switchtronic Allrad
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 161 mph (259 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 405 kg (893 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.53 hp/mm (1.13 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 26.88 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2000 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.3 i 24V — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 215 mm min and 245 mm max
  • 3.3 i 24V — 195 mm min and 225 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)
  • 3.3 i 24V — 16 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.3 i 24V B3S 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    3.3 i 24V 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V B3S
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 18 in. (457 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 165 mph (266 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 363 kg (799 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.53 hp/mm (1.13 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 21.76 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 56.5 in. per wheel (1435 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 1999 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.3 i 24V — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 8 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.3 i 24V — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 215 mm min and 245 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.3 i 24V — 16 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 3.3 i 24V B3S — 17 hp per 1 in. (12 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.3 i 24V 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		28 in.
    (711 mm)
    3.3 i 24V B3S 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.4% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)     		32 in.
    (813 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 3.3 i 24V B3S
    Rim width and diameter 8J x 18
    (203 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.4%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 32 in.
    (813 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 162 mph (260 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 333 kg (733 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 31%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.34 hp/mm (0.99 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 17.28 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1993 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.2 i 24V — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 3.0i 24V — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 3.0 i 24V — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.2 i 24V — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 3.0i 24V — 205 mm min and 235 mm max
  • 3.0 i 24V — 205 mm min and 235 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.2 i 24V — 16 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 3.0i 24V — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)
  • 3.0 i 24V — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.2 i 24V 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.3 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    3.0i 24V 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    3.0 i 24V 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.2 i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0 i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 158 mph (254 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 363 kg (799 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.31 hp/mm (0.96 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 18 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1993 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.0i 24V — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.0i 24V — 205 mm min and 235 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.0i 24V — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.0i 24V 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)

    Quick notes on Alpina B3 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17 in. (432 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 160 mph (258 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 333 kg (733 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 32%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.31 hp/mm (0.96 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 17.28 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 30 in. (762 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 53.4 in. per wheel (1356 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 1993 Alpina B3 rim size

  • 3.0i 24V — 7.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 3.0i 24V — 205 mm min and 235 mm max

    • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 3.0i 24V — 15 hp per 1 in. (11 kW/in)

    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    3.0i 24V 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)     		1.4 mm to 1 Nm 44.1% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)     		30 in.
    (762 mm)
    Vehicle 3.0i 24V
    Rim width and diameter 7.5J x 17
    (191 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 44.1%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 30 in.
    (762 mm)