What are some classic (and cool but obscure)1980s aftermarket rims for Euro cars? The only thing I can think of at the moment are Ronal Turbos and BBS stuff.
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June 21, 2011 5:58 p.m. procainestart Dork
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June 21, 2011 6:00 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
I would love to find some ronal turbos for the saab
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June 21, 2011 6:31 p.m. Woody SuperDork
I just picked up a set of Ronal R9's. I'm looking for a center cap if anyone has one.
I lift things up and put them down.
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June 21, 2011 6:34 p.m. oldeskewltoy Reader
japanese versions of the Ronal R9 (at least that is what I believe)
called the drag 902
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June 21, 2011 6:43 p.m. njansenv HalfDork
I just sold a set of ARE 398's:
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June 21, 2011 7:01 p.m. belteshazzar SuperDork
there's a cheap set of turbos on ebay right now.
spending money I don't have to buy parts I don't need to impress people I don't know
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June 21, 2011 8:14 p.m. mw HalfDork
RW made a lot of cool 80's rims. I personally really like the pirelli P rim but I don't think they were aftermarket.
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June 21, 2011 8:50 p.m. impulsive New Reader
I've always loved Borbet Type A's w/flat caps
88 Impulse Turbo - faulty wiring, rust
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June 21, 2011 8:53 p.m. mad_machine SuperDork
nice set on ebay.. but wrong pattern and too small
Be careful of your words, for someone will agree with them. Be careful of your conduct, for someone will imitate it. -Leih Tsu
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June 21, 2011 8:58 p.m. Junkyard_Dog Dork
Love the BBS!
Here are my fakes on my 80s-mobile.
Not euro (or are they?) but I have a set of 4x100 15x7 Panasports I'm thinking of using on the Fit. They're freshly blasted and have the caps. I know these old rims can be worth some coin. Any guesses how much these might go for?
I love going to the Pull-a-Part because the dollar admission is cheaper than most car shows and you almost always see cooler cars.
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June 22, 2011 6:00 a.m. 11110000 Reader
Epsilons were another popular basketweave-type design:
I have a gold set on my Volvo.
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June 22, 2011 6:11 a.m. z31maniac SuperDork
SSR also made some really awesome mesh wheels in the 80s.
I've currently got a set of staggered 17x8 17x9 BBS RS's being refinished for my next E30 project.
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June 22, 2011 7:01 a.m. chandlerGTi Reader
You can buy the R9 cap from Ronald still.
I think the Gotti J55 and the compmotive turbo rank up their with the RS and Ronals
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June 22, 2011 8:14 a.m. Woody SuperDork
chandlerGTi wrote: You can buy the R9 cap from Ronal still.
They no longer have the size and style that I need.
I lift things up and put them down.
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June 22, 2011 10:39 a.m. procainestart Dork
I thought Ronal got out of the aftermarket wheel business, at least in the States?? I seem to recall they're doing OEM stuff only now. Their website (www.ronalusa.com) is blank.
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June 22, 2011 10:59 a.m. chandlerGTi Reader
Woody wrote:
chandlerGTi wrote: You can buy the R9 cap from Ronal still.
They no longer have the size and style that I need.
Well that sucks. I had those on my E28 and bought the caps from them. Send me an email here with the part number.
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June 22, 2011 11:06 a.m. vwcorvette Reader
Had a teacher in high school with a C4 with Gotti's on it. Wanted that car real bad.
George Rooney
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June 22, 2011 1:57 p.m. darkbuddha New Reader
Folks mostly associate Enkei 92s with imports, but you really can't go wrong with a classic '80s mesh, and they were put on euro and euro-inspired '80s cars as well. One of three sets I have:
Looks good on an E30 IMHO:
Wyatt
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June 22, 2011 2:30 p.m. Woody SuperDork
chandlerGTi wrote:
Woody wrote:
chandlerGTi wrote: You can buy the R9 cap from Ronal still.
They no longer have the size and style that I need.
Well that sucks. I had those on my E28 and bought the caps from them. Send me an email here with the part number.
You have mail.
I lift things up and put them down.
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June 22, 2011 2:56 p.m. CanadianTercel New Reader
I've got a set of the "rare" 13x6 +13 exim meshies from a early 3 series bimmer, with center caps, and a set of 14x6 +33 ATS "sterns" without center caps.
oh and naturally, a set of polished pirelli p slots
Tercels and Formula Vee is my life!
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June 22, 2011 9:48 p.m. David S. Wallens Editorial Director
Those Pirelli wheels are awesome.
Anyone remember these from Centra?
And where's JG?
Yes, we now have signatures.
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June 22, 2011 9:58 p.m. 93gsxturbo HalfDork
I have been toying with buying every version of this wheel I can, waiting for them to make a comeback! I already have a Borbet set I picked up for $20!
Can't forget the Arelli Assassyns either!
I almost committed my first "wheel before the car" purchase this spring when I stumbled across a set of these in 16", Mustang bolt pattern. Ready to go rollin in my 5.0 -
June 22, 2011 10:02 p.m. belteshazzar SuperDork
i had some of those fittipaldi's on one of my e30's. I painted them anodized blue.
spending money I don't have to buy parts I don't need to impress people I don't know
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June 23, 2011 12:07 a.m. ww SuperDork
The meshes were so popular the Japanese started putting them on their cars from the factory!
32 spoke wheel from the '85-'86 200SX Turbo:
Lots and LOTS of Datsuns...
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June 23, 2011 12:16 a.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork
Wasn't there a several page thread on this a few months back?
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