post pics of kosei k-1 wheels

[Bhadole]

rwdrift, your car rocks my face off by the way...

I think I might get a set of those K-1s as well, they are growing on me

[Werksmini]

Anyone else miss the lightness of basketweaves? Call me silly but I think that even my 16.5lb 15" C's are noticably heavier than cruising around on my 'weaves.

Well, duh they are heavier, but I do notice them more than I would think. Perhaps shodding my 'weaves in ES100s might be possible down the road.....or K1s......

and selling me a T....

[Bill 84 318i]

Anyone else miss the lightness of basketweaves? Call me silly but I think that even my 16.5lb 15" C's are noticably heavier than cruising around on my 'weaves.

Well, duh they are heavier, but I do notice them more than I would think. Perhaps shodding my 'weaves in ES100s might be possible down the road.....or K1s......

Do you still have those giant tires on? That would make a big difference in feel.

[rwh11385]

Bah!

[Bhadole]

Am I correct in thinking that they only make the K-1s in 15" now? And didn't they used to make larger sizes? I like the wheels, but I would have prefered a 16"

[nando]

no, they make 15-17". No 16" in standard E30 fitment, but they do make 16x7.5" for the 325ix.. :)

[Kavkazia]

Anyone else miss the lightness of basketweaves? Call me silly but I think that even my 16.5lb 15" C's are noticably heavier than cruising around on my 'weaves.

Well, duh they are heavier, but I do notice them more than I would think. Perhaps shodding my 'weaves in ES100s might be possible down the road.....or K1s......

My 17x7.5 Kosei K1s weight that much!

;)

[rwh11385]

Am I correct in thinking that they only make the K-1s in 15" now? And didn't they used to make larger sizes? I like the wheels, but I would have prefered a 16"

They only make K-1s in 15" in normal E30 fitments. Look to Volkswagen-suited wheels with spacers. The 95 4-lug jetta has the same centerbore, just different offset, AFAIK.

Alex uses 16" K-1s and spacers.

http://www.teamsoloracer.com/drivers/ashchipkov_car.php

[Bhadole]

Am I correct in thinking that they only make the K-1s in 15" now? And didn't they used to make larger sizes? I like the wheels, but I would have prefered a 16"

They only make K-1s in 15" in normal E30 fitments. Look to Volkswagen-suited wheels with spacers. The 95 4-lug jetta has the same centerbore, just different offset, AFAIK.

Alex uses 16" K-1s and spacers.

http://www.teamsoloracer.com/drivers/ashchipkov_car.php

Thx a lot for the info. What are the disadvantages (if any) of using the spacers? I have heard several people express their dislike of having to use spacers...but they didn't mention why.

[Erick]

Some say the ride is never the same. Some say it doesnt matter.

Personal preference, I'd rather go without spacers. No reason to back it up tho..... it's just because.

[rwh11385]

Some like to say it creates high-speed vibration.

Like if the spacer doesn't extend the hub the wheel is riding on the studs/bolts alone. I'm looking into this right now, as I have ET30 15x7s and would prefer ET24-25.

I hear some people never have problems tho.

[Erick]

ET27 ( the K1s ) ride fine even if the car is lowered.

Definetly an A+ wheel in my books :)

[Bhadole]

Am I correct in thinking that they only make the K-1s in 15" now? And didn't they used to make larger sizes? I like the wheels, but I would have prefered a 16"

They only make K-1s in 15" in normal E30 fitments. Look to Volkswagen-suited wheels with spacers. The 95 4-lug jetta has the same centerbore, just different offset,]

I'm looking into doing this (getting some of the 16"s that are made for the Jettas) but before I commit, any other wheels I should look into? Preferably something around the same price range, I'm already gonna break the bank with these. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

[rwh11385]

If you like 16", I'd say there is not a lot of cheap, light, good wheels. You can have cheap and 16", but not attractive as these, nor as light.

Bear in mind the cost of spacers as well. Just something to remember. And longer wheel bolts.

[Bhadole]

If you like 16", I'd say there is not a lot of cheap, light, good wheels. You can have cheap and 16", but not attractive as these, nor as light.

Yeah, I have noticed a lack of good 16" rims. I don't mind 15"s that much, and i have even seen a few 17"s I liked...so I am open to other suggestions.