Ronal LS or Rota Slipstream?

[markseven]

So get them powder coated.

If I were to spring for custom paint work, I would go with gunmetal. Good short term solution, though. Nice looking car, btw :D

[E30Driv3R]

I Say Rota

[der affe]

this may seem like a weird idea, but has anyone tried a spun alum wheel (similar to an old school centerline ) for a track only car? they are 2 piece (w/o the centercap) and available in just about any offset/width you can dream up. i had some made for my bug in 6's for the front and 7 3/4 for the rear they only cost me $700 ish for all 4 (a little extra since i had custom holes drilled in them so they would look like old weld wheels). they can be had in bolt together or welded (i did welded=lighter) i got mine from ERCO in CA and he made them in custom bolt patterns too. you end up with a combo that is only slightly heavier than the tyre and still strong as hell.
just an idea...
greg

[2002maniac]

I'm diggin my new 15x8 slipstreams in steel grey. They are light and fit perfectly.

[808BMW]

What kind of tires are you going to run? Not too many good sizes for e30 (although track tires might have better sizes than street tires).

[DEV0 E30]

If I were to spring for custom paint work, I would go with gunmetal. Good short term solution, though. Nice looking car, btw :D

As would I, I bought them like this, I would love nogaro ... some time in the future I think. Thank you, still needs some cosmetics in my book but she gets the job done. :)

[AdironRider]

Id go with the Ronals personally.

[markseven]

this may seem like a weird idea, but has anyone tried a spun alum wheel (similar to an old school centerline ) for a track only car? they are 2 piece (w/o the centercap) and available in just about any offset/width you can dream up. i had some made for my bug in 6's for the front and 7 3/4 for the rear they only cost me $700 ish for all 4 (a little extra since i had custom holes drilled in them so they would look like old weld wheels). they can be had in bolt together or welded (i did welded=lighter) i got mine from ERCO in CA and he made them in custom bolt patterns too. you end up with a combo that is only slightly heavier than the tyre and still strong as hell.
just an idea...
greg

I always wondered if Centerlines were conducive to brake fade/overheating... it seems thay would have the same effect as putting those brake dust covers on the inside of the rim. The ones with the holes would prolly look cool.

What kind of tires are you going to run? Not too many good sizes for e30 (although track tires might have better sizes than street tires).

TireRack has Ecsta 711 for $48 each!! After that closeout, I'll get Sumos or Falkens or something. IMHO you can't really get a bad tire anymore - they all perform well for my skill level as a driver.

As would I, I bought them like this, I would love nogaro ... some time in the future I think. Thank you, still needs some cosmetics in my book but she gets the job done.

She's pretty clean, as are most of the cars here.

Are you a Devo fan? If so, they are playing with Bow Wow Wow and Roman Holiday at the Grove in Anaheim.

Thank you all for your support/guidance on this wheel choice... the fact that no one thinks either the Ronals or Rotas are lame and that you guys dig both rims means I'm on the right track.

[markseven]

Id go with the Ronals personally.

Your 318 is perfect.

[MIKe30]

rotas for track, ronals for cruisin....


get em both!!!

(this, coming from someone who is so broke that he cant even pay attention:( )

[Mystikal]

The Rota's are not anywhere near 14.5lbs BTW. Closer to 17lbs.

[Herb]

14.7 lbs in the 15x8 inch trim.

[Jand3rson]

Slipstreams FTW. But I'm also one of those ricers that has a hard-on for JDM stuff.

[2002maniac]

The Rota's are not anywhere near 14.5lbs BTW. Closer to 17lbs.

They are 14.5 lbs as per my bathroom scale. I have no clue about the 16x8's though.

[808BMW]

16x8's are about 17 lbs.
Love em though