New 15x8 wheel coming!

[nando]

if they are truly 15x8, et22 and between 11-15lbs I'm definitely interested :)

[Elephant]

Guys, all your questions should answered right in the original post. If you have questions beyond that I'm happy to answer, please read the original post though. Thanks.

[Elephant]

Oh, the only thing we are working to nail down are the offsets for the 4x100 applications. So far it looks like:

1. 15x8, ET22
2. 15x7.5, ET?
3. 15x7, ET 25

[alpinaclone]

You are providing a great service to the e30 community, all of the legwork can really be a pain. Thanks

[browntown]

100$ lightweight wheel that doesn't look too goofy and doesn't require spacers. sounds interesting

[Mystikal]

Oh, the only thing we are working to nail down are the offsets for the 4x100 applications. So far it looks like:

1. 15x8, ET22
2. 15x7.5, ET?
3. 15x7, ET 25

Sorry I'm late to the party (see user title).

You should keep them all at ET22. The problem with the standard E30 fitment Kosei K1's was that at ET27 if you used a beefy 225 tire (even some street rubber, like the S-03) you can contact the front struts. Even the 15x7.5 ET25 Ronal LS', same deal. Just barely not enough room. At ET22, things should clear nicely. I spec'd the 15x8 Rota Slipstreams that 18racing sells at ET20 just to be 100% safe with ALL 225 tires, but the ET22 should be fine.

Hope that helped,
Jay

[Elephant]

Sorry I'm late to the party (see user title).

You should keep them all at ET22. The problem with the standard E30 fitment Kosei K1's was that at ET27 if you used a beefy 225 tire (even some street rubber, like the S-03) you can contact the front struts. Even the 15x7.5 ET25 Ronal LS', same deal. Just barely not enough room. At ET22, things should clear nicely. I spec'd the 15x8 Rota Slipstreams that 18racing sells at ET20 just to be 100% safe with ALL 225 tires, but the ET22 should be fine.

Hope that helped,
Jay

Hey Jay,

Thank you, that is helpful. I was pretty sure that 22 or 20 would be ok but it's good to hear as well. The euro basketweeves have been pretty popular in the past and I think those are ET27 but are also 15x7. All the E30 M3 wheels are ET22 or ET20 and I've always run a 5mm spacer for extra track. Course I know the fender clearance is differet.

Anyway, thanks!

[nando]

euro weaves are et24

[Elephant]

euro weaves are et24

Yes of course you're right. Now where did I get ET27......no matter.

Cheers.

[rwh11385]

Yes of course you're right. Now where did I get ET27......no matter.

Cheers.

Jack, that is the offset of most Kosei K1s in 15x7 E30ers use. Now of course there are the ET17 ones as well.

I back up what Jay said. I remember running into someone at Bluegrass with Euro weaves and hoosiers needing a small spacer, so a little more help is a little more help in the situation.

[Elephant]

Jack, that is the offset of most Kosei K1s in 15x7 E30ers use. Now of course there are the ET17 ones as well.

I back up what Jay said. I remember running into someone at Bluegrass with Euro weaves and hoosiers needing a small spacer, so a little more help is a little more help in the situation.

Yup, that's right the Koseis' were ET27. For some reason I was also thinking there were some E30 15x7 factory wheels in that offset. No matter. Personally I prefer to do ET20 but perhaps that's not critical. These wheels are expected to be used on street cars as well so no one wants them pushed out too far. Do you guys think 20 is ok? I would assume so if 22 is. When I had the Kazera's done I did them in 25 (which reminds me that I knew the euroweeves were ET24) to match the factory stuff.

Lemme know, I can still influence this. Cheers.

[backtrail69]

8in wide and +20 offset is perfect. I just barely clear the fender and the strut in the front. (Running 225 RS2s that are have a large contact patch)

[e30Matt]

Will there ever be a 16" option?

[Elephant]

Will there ever be a 16" option?

One the biggest reasons for developing these wheels was for track use. Obviously there would be a market for street use as well though. However, there really is a limited selection, at best, of rubber in 16" and really nothing for track use in this size. If I had to bet I'd guess there would be no 16" option but I can't say for sure.

Cheers.

[Slick92GS-R]

good looking out -- i'll certainly need new wheels this season -- that 15x7.5 looks right good !!