New 15x8 wheel coming!

[Elephant]

I thought the Track/AutoX forum would be the best place for this, if not, mods please feel free to move it. Thanks.

I've been committed to bringing another 15x8 wheel to the market ever since I sold the last of the Koseis (well except for this past oddball shipment) almost 2 years ago - namely for E30 M3 but I knew there was interest for non M3 (meaning 4x100) applications. I've been working with Tire Rack and providing input. Up til now there has not been a lot of info but I had been pushing for something to be available this spring. In the last 3 days I've gotten confirmat that the wheel is coming and I've also got lots of details. Due to the pricing I have no vested business interest in this, I'm now just relaying the outcome of what I've been involved in. So, details.....

1. 15x8, ET22, direct fitment for E30 M3 (5x120)
2. 15x8, 15x7.5, and 15x7 4x100 for non M E30 direct fitment
3. Large barrel design for big brake clearance (something I insisted on)
4. Target weight of 10-11lbs but no heavier than the Kosei (14.5lbs) for sure
5. Colors: not set but likely silver or gray and then probably matte black
6. Availability: late May-early June
7. Price: $99/ea for 15x7 and $109/ea for 15x8

As I said, I really don't have an interest in these as it is unlikely that I will sell them, I'm only a buyer for myself and another car we are building. Key design features are lightweight, strong, open design with a large barrel for brake clearance, and low price. All features met, see graphic image below.

Just passing this along. I will update as I have further info but again, as of now I'm not selling, they really will only be worth buying through Tire Rack due to pricing. If you have questions I'm happy to answer what I know. I do have a good contact at Tire Rack so I can get info.

Cheers.

[Farbin Kaiber]

Not too shabby, those look like they will serve well in the looks department for a DD also.

[BimmerTom]

Wow, those look great. Subscribed.

Thanks,
Tom

[Elephant]

Not too shabby, those look like they will serve well in the looks department for a DD also.

Admittedly, looks were a factor. I never really cared for the Kosei's but they were ok. A lot of stuff out there is just plain fugly. I'd use it if that's all there was but thankfully, that isn't the case. Obviously to each his own but I think these are pretty decent all around.

[henxdam]

very nice... and a good price to boot.

i am also intresed!

[Dozyproductions]

Just to make sure. Are these somewhat indented in the middle?

[Elephant]

Yes, based on this picture they are dished slightly. The picture should be pretty accurate so while it may change slightly I would expect not much at all, it should look pretty much as in the pic save the color (yet TBD).

[Farbin Kaiber]

I'd run these over the remembers I was thinking of, and these look to come in at a similar, or, lower price.

[kishg]

nice.. jack, is this the same manufacturer as the kazera?

[Elephant]

No it isn't. I'm not sure who the mfger is actually, it's someone that Tire Rack uses to then brand the wheels under the own lable...TRM. I don't know that relationship very well but that's the jist of it.

[VacMan]

Very nice. Subscribed for more info. as it develops. :D

[sumyungguy]

Any illustrations of the 15x8? What offsets are they planning for the 4x100 wheels?

[e30love]

really nice like and want

[Elephant]

Any illustrations of the 15x8? What offsets are they planning for the 4x100 wheels?

The 15x8's will look the same, if I hadn't said the illustration was the 15x7 you wouldn't have known. ; ) For the 4x100 wheels I *think* the offset will be same ET22 but I'll check.

[Justin B]

Awesome.