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

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  • Jonny Cash
    E30 Mastermind
    • Sep 2008
    • 1763

    #76
    That was cute.

    So Im assuming you say that from experience?
    -Jay

    2014 NASA FL se30 champ #81
    2001 se46 3 year plan in progress


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    • phenryiv1
      No R3VLimiter
      • Jul 2009
      • 3246

      #77
      Originally posted by Jonny Cash
      That was cute.

      So Im assuming you say that from experience?
      The subzero and its ADR/RS limited counterparts have a really high failure rate due to thin double spokes that have 2 90* bends- one near the hub and one near the rim. People running them in 17" sizes have seen them crack at the bends. Also, the spokes don't provide much support for the rim of the wheels, which contributes do bending. They are relatively light, but not very strong.

      Several different make/models of vehicles have reported these issues, and I don't even know if Rota still makes them.

      I had a set while I waited for my RKs on my SpecV. They were fine for me, but IIRC, the guy who bought them broke one on a pothole.
      Patrick Henry

      1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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      • Optimator
        E30 Fanatic
        • Aug 2008
        • 1396

        #78
        Originally posted by Jonny Cash
        The Miglia's are Italian made, and actually pretty tough wheels. I know this from experience.. Countless track days and potholes in a 3400lb car.
        Indeed. MM-II aren't weak, they're heavy, cast aluminum, and bland.

        Originally posted by phenryiv1
        While I appreciate your suggestions regarding a future vocation, I would not want to cut in on a market that you have clearly explored and rely heavily upon.
        Wow. That was quite an eloquent way to state, "no dude, that's you."
        -OVULATOR (as named by jflip2002)

        Past Cars: Schwarz 1990 325i-2 (crashed), Calypsorot 1991 325i-2 Sport (rear ended)
        Now: Blake-stitched mediocrity :(

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        • rwh11385
          lance_entities
          • Oct 2003
          • 18403

          #79
          Originally posted by phenryiv1
          Maybe a P10 or P11, but other Infiniti vehicles are 5 on 114.3. Most reputable manufacturers make wheels that are available in that bolt pattern.

          While there are a lot of absolutely ugly wheels available, there are a lot of nice ones in that pattern as well.

          If you were referring to P10s or P11s, then agreed- the selection sucks.
          P10.

          So you are aware that a model with an odd 4-lug has limited availability of wheels... yet are somehow completely amazed that the same is true for E30s?

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          • phenryiv1
            No R3VLimiter
            • Jul 2009
            • 3246

            #80
            Originally posted by rwh11385
            P10.

            So you are aware that a model with an odd 4-lug has limited availability of wheels... yet are somehow completely amazed that the same is true for E30s?
            Like I said, I just did not anticipate it. I (really) figured that Honda/Acura guys might run a lower offset than their standard 38-40 in an attempt to widen the stance on Civics and Integras.

            I was incorrect. I am not too proud to admit that I did not forsee the difficulty, despite having the same problem in my SpecV (with P10/11, S13/14, and a few random Honda/Mitsu platforms being the only other 4 on 114.3 vehicles).

            Since 4x100 was standard Honda/Acura pattern, I thought that there might be some lower offsets available in smaller (15") diameters. As trends move toward 17" or larger wheels on those vehicles, i thought that 15"s would be easier to come by.

            Again, I was incorrect.
            Patrick Henry

            1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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            • phenryiv1
              No R3VLimiter
              • Jul 2009
              • 3246

              #81
              Originally posted by Optimator
              Indeed. MM-II aren't weak, they're heavy, cast aluminum, and bland.
              Agreed- though some choose to call them "clean" as opposed to "bland."

              Originally posted by Optimator
              Wow. That was quite an eloquent way to state, "no dude, that's you."
              Okay...
              Originally posted by Optimator
              Clearly, you have a fascination with shit. Perhaps you are interesting in pushing it 4" up a man's ass in your free time? If so, you could probably advertise your services on Morgantown CL, make some roses, and buy some real mesh wheels for your E30?
              Originally posted by phenryiv1
              No dude, that's you.
              Better? :mrgreen:
              Patrick Henry

              1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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              • 3bvert
                E30 Enthusiast
                • Jun 2009
                • 1032

                #82
                I apologize, did nto read all the replys, no time

                I need new tires and have 2 bent 14" basket weaves, so I am looking at options too if I can do it on the cheap

                I too am looking for 15's here is what I have found so far

                what seems to be a fix is bbs for a vw late model 4 lug, saw a set with tires for 300.dont know if they have the correct offset, but pattern is right, look like bmw weaves except say bbs on center cap
                guess you could cover it with a bmw sticker

                also have been able to come across a set of series 5 basket weaves,(15") 5 bolt, but can be filled and redrilled. ( ive been told) this may be the option I take, as I cant afford the 5 lug conversion right now
                the sereis 5 were 200 for the set, and was told it was 50 each to fill and redrill
                thats cheaper then finding 15 inch 4 bolt "euro" weaves

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                • phenryiv1
                  No R3VLimiter
                  • Jul 2009
                  • 3246

                  #83
                  Originally posted by 3bvert
                  I apologize, did nto read all the replys, no time
                  You did not miss much.
                  Patrick Henry

                  1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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                  • Optimator
                    E30 Fanatic
                    • Aug 2008
                    • 1396

                    #84
                    Originally posted by phenryiv1
                    Better? :mrgreen:
                    Much. :giggle:
                    -OVULATOR (as named by jflip2002)

                    Past Cars: Schwarz 1990 325i-2 (crashed), Calypsorot 1991 325i-2 Sport (rear ended)
                    Now: Blake-stitched mediocrity :(

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                    • phenryiv1
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Jul 2009
                      • 3246

                      #85
                      Originally posted by Optimator
                      Much. :giggle:
                      The pink suits you. :giggle:
                      Patrick Henry

                      1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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                      • 3bvert
                        E30 Enthusiast
                        • Jun 2009
                        • 1032

                        #86
                        Originally posted by phenryiv1
                        You did not miss much.
                        now that I have had the chance to read them, your right
                        only thing I missed was a few constructive seconds of my life

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                        • bumbl/e30/ownage
                          Noobie
                          • Jun 2009
                          • 19

                          #87
                          Hai! You may have seen my thread about the wheel situation...if someone can sell me some wheels n tires decent looking for under 400 and or can point me in the direction of some I will appreciate it
                          PREFERABLY not bent...

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