Since I'll be selling my car in the future, I'm considering trading these wheels. These wheels are extremely rare and I'd like to see them go to someone who will appreciate them. The wheels came on the car when I purchased it from the second owner, who told me the first owner purchased them brand new in 1989 here in Portland the same day he drove the car off the Rasmussen lot. According to those who have seen them and are old enough to remember, I guess these were THE wheels to have in 1989, and sold for around $275 per wheel (in 1989 dollars). This particular set is 16x7 with a 4x100 bolt pattern. These do require E30's to run hubcentric rings, which I no longer have (I don't drive the car). I may have one or two centercaps, but it's best to assume I will not be able to find them.
The wheels had a bit of curb damage due to the spokes sticking out further than the lip, so I beadblasted the original finish, filled the light curbage, sprayed with three layers of wheel specific sandable primer (sanding between layers), then finished with a few coats of wheel paint. My prep work was flawless, but I had never painted wheels before. As a result, the paint is flaking in a few places where it appears the layers were fairly thin. I can have these professionally painted by Wheelkraft NW, depending on the right deal. Once the wheels were restored I purchased a brand new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 high performance summer tires from Tire Rack ($144 each) in 205/55R16. As of right now, these tires have less than 200 miles on them and they are very sticky. Tires were professionally mounted and balanced. Wheels were inspected and deemed free of cracks and/or bends at this time as well.
I'm looking to trade for a tire and wheel combination with stock E30 fitment, 15" or larger. I may also consider a tire/wheel combination + cash.
The wheels had a bit of curb damage due to the spokes sticking out further than the lip, so I beadblasted the original finish, filled the light curbage, sprayed with three layers of wheel specific sandable primer (sanding between layers), then finished with a few coats of wheel paint. My prep work was flawless, but I had never painted wheels before. As a result, the paint is flaking in a few places where it appears the layers were fairly thin. I can have these professionally painted by Wheelkraft NW, depending on the right deal. Once the wheels were restored I purchased a brand new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 high performance summer tires from Tire Rack ($144 each) in 205/55R16. As of right now, these tires have less than 200 miles on them and they are very sticky. Tires were professionally mounted and balanced. Wheels were inspected and deemed free of cracks and/or bends at this time as well.
I'm looking to trade for a tire and wheel combination with stock E30 fitment, 15" or larger. I may also consider a tire/wheel combination + cash.
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