Why in the F is it so hard to find nice-looking 15s in 4x100?

[phenryiv1]

I never thought that I would have so much trouble finding a set of used 15"s for under $400-500. I can (and have) found 17"s all day long in that range for my other vehicles. I can't seem to find squat in 15x7 with 4x100, unless I want to spend more $$$ on w&t than I did on the car itself.

Don't get me wrong- I love BBS meshies, but anything other than that is hit or miss to find. Even 14" weaves are tough to find under $200 (but they exist, at least).

I really like some non-mesh designs, but finding them used is a chore.

/rant.

[Quadrajet]

Welcome to our our world. I was looking for some used 16's then tried to find some new "reasonably" priced ones, I just gave up and found another set of weaves.

[z31maniac]

Because 15s are weak.

[kishg]

because your being too cheap? under $200 is going to be tough.

[paulkeith]

I never thought that I would have so much trouble finding a set of used 15"s for under $400-500.

because your being too cheap? under $200 is going to be tough.

....?

[phenryiv1]

because your being too cheap? under $200 is going to be tough.

I never said that I expected to find a set for under $200 (except for something like weaves, which are a 14"wheel that is 20 years old). I come from the perspective of japanese imports (not Honda/Acura) where old 15" OEM alloy Maxima/240 wheels are $80 a set, and where Subaru Legacy/Impreza 15"s are about $150 for all 4.

Clearly, some of the wheels that were made for BMWs have a unique offset, so scarcity increases value, but I just figured that there were enough sets of wheels on the market (new or used) to where the prices would be a little lower than what I am seeing- particularly for something like a stock 14" wheel.

I currently have 2 sets of aftermarket 17" wheels for my subaru- 1 track set (Rotas wearing BFG g-Force T/As) and one winter set (ASAs wearing Blizzaks). The Rotas were $400 and the ASAs were $200. Neither is a great wheel, but the fact that I grabbed 17" wheels with good, low-mileage rubber for those prices had me thinking that there would not be an issue finding 4x100 15" wheels with a 20-30mm offset. I figured that the Honda/VW crowd might have some cast-offs that I could get at a reasonable price.

All I was saying with the original post was that I was surprised at how difficult it is to find the same type of deals on 15" 4x100s with good offset.

[daniel]

All I was saying with the original post was that I was surprised at how difficult it is to find the same type of deals on 15" 4x100s with good offset.

Dont be too surprised. The E30 is one of the only cars that is 4x100 AND requires a relatively low offset. the E21 and E30 are the only BMWs in the last 30 years that are 4-lug. There are a billion 15x7 5x120 wheels which are really cheap because they came stock on e23s, e32s, e28s, e34s, etc and no one wants those.

[kishg]

you can pickup rotas in 16" with spot on fitment for about $400.

[phenryiv1]

you can pickup rotas in 16" with spot on fitment for about $400.

I thought that I saw 15" rota slipstreams with an offset around 20 as well.

I need to look into the cost and availability of 16" tires before I pull the trigger.

I REALLY like the look of the TR Motorsports wheels. In 15x7 or 15x8 and around $450, they are a nice option as well.

[phenryiv1]

Dont be too surprised. The E30 is one of the only cars that is 4x100 AND requires a relatively low offset. the E21 and E30 are the only BMWs in the last 30 years that are 4-lug. There are a billion 15x7 5x120 wheels which are really cheap because they came stock on e23s, e32s, e28s, e34s, etc and no one wants those.

Yeah, when you put it that way, it maked more sense.

Almost makes a 5-lug conversion worth it...

[z31maniac]

I thought that I saw 15" rota slipstreams with an offset around 20 as well.

I need to look into the cost and availability of 16" tires before I pull the trigger.

I REALLY like the look of the TR Motorsports wheels. In 15x7 or 15x8 and around $450, they are a nice option as well.

There is also a couple different Team Dynamics wheels and the Lightweight wheel sold by BimmerWorld.

I like the TRM wheels. I may buy a set next year as track/auto-x wheels.

[Massive Lee]

/rant.

You are ranting for nothing and probably not looking properly. There are tons of non-mesh, good looking, new and used wheels for e30s. With proper hub size. They usually are et25 (while the OEM offset is et30) and come from Mk1 VWs. Look at Ronal's offering.

Comparing cheap parts available for cheap Asian cars with BMW stuff is worthless.

[wildstoats]

If you haven't already I would check out the Vortex classifieds. I picked up a set of 15x7 4x100 wheels for $200 shipped. They were even the proper centerbore and offset for the e30.

[phenryiv1]

You are ranting for nothing and probably not looking properly. There are tons of non-mesh, good looking, new and used wheels for e30s. With proper hub size. They usually are et25 (while the OEM offset is et30) and come from Mk1 VWs. Look at Ronal's offering.

Comparing cheap parts available for cheap Asian cars with BMW stuff is worthless.

While I appreciate your suggestions, your condescending tone about my past vehicles and/or their parts is exactly what makes snobbish owners such as yourself look like a prick.

My Infiniti (I30t) ran 15" BBS mesh 15"s, from the factory. I replaced them with wider BBS mesh 15"s for under $200 (eBay). Both of my Maximas ran Mille Miglia MM-11 wheels, one in 16" and one in 17" at a cost of $225 and $300, respectively. My SpecV had a set of one-off 17" BBS RKs with a custom centerbore and bolt pattern. I paid $250 for them on a 240sx site.

Again, while I appreciate your suggestions, your tone just reflects poorly on the BMW community.

[phenryiv1]

Comparing cheap parts available for cheap Asian cars with BMW stuff is worthless.

If they are so cheap, why do do many BMWs run them?

"Cheap" parts on my cheap Asian cars:

Stock Infiniti I30t BBS:


I30t on 16" Mille Miglia MM-11s:


2000 Maxima on 17" Mille Miglia MM-11s:


15" BBS Mesh (sourced from an Infiniti Q45a dealer option package):


And on the car:


Custom-drilled and bored BBS RK:


And on the car: