Alpina wheels question

[John-T]

I'm looking to buy a set of refurbished Alpina wheels and have a question.

These are the 10 hole staggered 16's, and I believe dated early 1980's.
In addition to the standard 10 holes there is a tiny one at the 4:00 o'clock position. I did a little research on the forum and can't find one with that tiny hole. Is this something I should be considered about?
I greatly appreciate your feedback before finalizing the deal.

 

[John-T]

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[rsporsche]

the tiny hole might be for the covered lug cap. zooming in to the hub, it looks like i see a small ledge just below the edge of the fins - to set the covered lug cap

 

[John-T]

the tiny hole might be for the covered lug cap.

Yep, thats what I found out.

Thanks for the reply

 

[Drew Gregg]

John--Once you buy the Alpina wheels,buy a set of correct lug nuts from Coupe King.

 

[Frankie123]

John--Once you buy the Alpina wheels,buy a set of correct lug nuts from Coupe King.

I changed over the wheel nuts from my originals to these which I found on ebay just yesterday. Came from the US on eBay and have to say look identical to the coupe king style. A fair bit cheaper in price, and I believe they set the wheels off nicely.

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