What wheels should 1552 make next?

[416stroker]

I want too see 4 lug hartage classic c reps in 16x8

[Jand3rson]

Yes, Borbet type B, 16x7.5 4x100. I have a set waiting for a drop on my car. Flat mesh style with dish.

Yes, I know Borbet B's are out there, but they're not exactly readily available, and they're quite expensive for a set in ready-to-bolt-up condition. What I'm talking about is pretty much exactly this wheel, but in 4x100:



These are the stock 16x7 BBS weaves that came on the Sport Evo M3. My friend Ted (uofom3) has a set of these on his M3, they're incredible. These wheels in 16x8 on a standard E30, in 4x100 fitment would be a dream come true for TONS of E30 owners, way more so than a 15x8 bottlecap. Give them about a 1-1.5" lip, and they would be absolutely perfect.

Come on, imagine this wheel in 16x8 in 4x100 for an E30...

[She loved E]

These are the stock 16x7 BBS weaves that came on the Sport Evo M3. My friend Ted (uofom3) has a set of these on his M3, they're incredible. These wheels in 16x8 on a standard E30, in 4x100 fitment would be a dream come true for TONS of E30 owners, way more so than a 15x8 bottlecap. Give them about a 1-1.5" lip, and they would be absolutely perfect.

x2. I'm guessing offset should be 20-25 for it to fit?

Although before I'd be interested, I'd have to know:
-Where are they made (China?)
-How are they made (cast, forged, billet, etc)
-Any warranty?
-Nice to have: other bits of MFG info (stress testing, alloy details, etc.)

BTW I remember 1552 v1 and dig what you guys did... Jetta coupe, Mk3 VR cabby, koenigseder WB, etc, etc. I'm a big fan! :-D

[Wh33lhop]

What's already been said a thousand times: good offset 16x8 weaves with a slight dish. Bigger bottlecaps would certainly be interesting, but I doubt it'd be interesting enough to spend money on.

[cmflossin]

BTW I remember 1552 v1 and dig what you guys did... Jetta coupe, Mk3 VR cabby, koenigseder WB, etc, etc. I'm a big fan! :-D

I second that. I still have my "Project X" shirt that I wear occasionally...

[chrislane31]

x2. I'm guessing offset should be 20-25 for it to fit?

Although before I'd be interested, I'd have to know:
-Where are they made (China?)
-How are they made (cast, forged, billet, etc)
-Any warranty?
-Nice to have: other bits of MFG info (stress testing, alloy details, etc.)

BTW I remember 1552 v1 and dig what you guys did... Jetta coupe, Mk3 VR cabby, koenigseder WB, etc, etc. I'm a big fan! :-D

They are made in Taiwan just like 99% of all wheels
Low pressure cast
Warranty on the finish
I can check on the mfg details

[daniel]

NO ONE makes a simple 4-lug 16" weave, it's a wheel that desperately needs to be made for E30 applications.

konig remembers are pretty close minus the centerbore difference, although not 16x8 (as you know).

i think 16x8 alpina reps would be a good compromise.

[Danny]

I'd rock a wide bottlecap over another weave, if I want wide weaves I'll go with ESM or Konig.

[z31maniac]

One day you guys will accept 17s, smaller decent tires are getting harder to get every month.

[stinkydriverx]

One day you guys will accept 17s, smaller decent tires are getting harder to get every month.

I Think 16's are for the most part too small far E30's.
But alot of people think 17's are toobig for E30's.
I personally love my 17 inch kosei k1's.

[Wishno87]

I want too see 4 lug hartage classic c reps in 16x8

This with a nice lip would be cool

[woodisgood]

These look a lot like 16" bottle caps. I kinda like em..

[Massimo]

So chrislane31 what have you dicided on as im am starting to think about buying some wheels and if you are going to go the 16" basketweaves then im a customer.

[chrislane31]

We are feeling everyone out, but making these takes time.

[Wh33lhop]

So far though, a 16x8 weave is on the table?