Author Topic: Shopping for Some New Kicks (Read 15254 times)

2kwk4u · « **Reply #25 on:** February 01, 2010, 04:11:31 PM »

I dig the Lorinser LM6, but good luck finding any that are the right bolt pattern. All I can find are 5x112 b/c Lorinser is a Mercedes tuner. The only hope is that the Breckland Beira (which was built on a Kappa) has them (or clones of them) mounted up.

Here's a thread I started about 'em last week (in case you missed it somehow...)

http://kappaperformance.com/forum/index.php?topic=3758.0

lil goat · « **Reply #26 on:** February 01, 2010, 04:16:26 PM »

I love those too, found out who makes the clone, but never found where to get them. Seem to be popular with the Jetta boys.

LatinVenom · « **Reply #27 on:** February 01, 2010, 04:25:08 PM »

wspohn:
If you do a search on the BB you will find a thread about wire wheels and some photoshop that were done to a couple of cars.

wspohn · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2010, 04:38:36 PM »

Quote from: LatinVenom on February 01, 2010, 04:25:08 PM

wspohn:
If you do a search on the BB you will find a thread about wire wheels and some photoshop that were done to a couple of cars.

Will do. I'm a traditional sort of guy (these are only 15 x 6).

JimmyBaja · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2010, 06:57:34 PM »

Quote from: wspohn on February 01, 2010, 03:01:10 PM

Ben, it could be worse.....

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Go-N Def · « **Reply #30 on:** February 02, 2010, 02:47:43 AM »

Quote from: wspohn on February 01, 2010, 03:01:10 PM

Ben, it could be worse.....

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If I could just get that in chrome with some black accents!

smartin · « **Reply #31 on:** February 02, 2010, 11:43:59 AM »

Forte has some great wheels. I like these!

smartin · « **Reply #32 on:** February 02, 2010, 01:44:36 PM »

Billy Harless has these for sale.

http://www.solsticeforum.com/forum/f30/liquid-metal-wheels-sale-61749/

Go-N Def · « **Reply #33 on:** February 02, 2010, 06:46:57 PM »

Susan, thanks, but reading his post, they're not in "Like New" condition any more...

Critterman · « **Reply #34 on:** February 02, 2010, 08:33:07 PM »

Plus they have bumps

smartin · « **Reply #35 on:** February 03, 2010, 12:06:42 PM »

Oh well, they kind of seemed to fit the prerequisites. Just trying to help.

lil goat · « **Reply #36 on:** February 04, 2010, 12:03:21 PM »

He is selling them to pay for the mods he did to his wife, she got some bumps too.

Go-N Def · « **Reply #37 on:** February 07, 2010, 10:50:46 AM »

I really like these from Dubs, but the smallest they come in is a 19X10. I wanted to stay with 18's but I may switch for these...

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http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/product_info.php/cPath/21_448/products_id/33579

Go-N Def · « **Reply #38 on:** February 07, 2010, 11:10:06 AM »

These, from Forte Wheels, are running a strong second. Maybe first considering they're $765 less per wheel and come in 18X8's:

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http://customwheel.com/custom_wheels/product_info.php/cPath/21_79/products_id/24918

Mac · « **Reply #39 on:** February 07, 2010, 12:04:39 PM »

The wire wheel clear the calipers? But they do have that classic look, i think they would look great. weight is going to be alot but for me the cleaning would be just to much work these days, thats alot of spokes to clean and they would get very dirty if had them since i am not one to clean the car every week.

Sol Asylum · « **Reply #40 on:** February 07, 2010, 02:39:34 PM »

You have to remember that wire wheels need to be trued periodically. Try finding a shop that knows how to do that and is willing to do it, won't be cheep. You probably won't enjoy doing it yourself and after you do it you will wonder why you went with wire wheels in the first place. I think wire wheels also have to use inner tubes because of the way the spokes mount to the tire section which can lead to a flat tire. Maybe modern designs don't need the inner tube but it is something to think about.

For those that don't know "truing" is when you adjust the spoke tension to make the section of the wheel the tire mounts on run parallel to the hub. If the wheel is not true the tire will look like it wobbles as it turns and getting the tires balanced will be a problem.

wspohn · « **Reply #41 on:** February 07, 2010, 03:21:07 PM »

True, traditional wire wheels do require maintenance.

The ones made by Dayton, howevere have stainless steel spokes, are much stronger than old style, and have a sealed centre well so mount tubeless.

The weight is going to be higher with the wires, I grant you, but for those that like the look morethan they care about an extra pound or two, it might be a way to go. I'd love to see a pic of a Solstice with some 18 x 8 wires on it......

smartin · « **Reply #42 on:** February 16, 2010, 02:04:05 PM »

I knew Forte wheels would get his attention.

Unclefester · « **Reply #43 on:** February 16, 2010, 04:23:40 PM »

Mike be totally different than every other Sol owner Put on some spinners.

http://www.custom-wheels-car-rims.com/Spinning_Rims.cfm

wspohn · « **Reply #44 on:** February 16, 2010, 04:28:47 PM »

Spinners are so lame ....unless they are real ones.....

Go-N Def · « **Reply #45 on:** February 17, 2010, 04:43:59 AM »

Quote from: smartin on February 16, 2010, 02:04:05 PM

I knew Forte wheels would get his attention.

Yeah, after a lot of looking, those are the ones I went with.

Although, I might just go to Advance and get me some of those plastic hub cab spinners!

deepwater805 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 17, 2010, 07:12:27 AM »

The only spinners that find their way on my car wear high heels....

Critterman · « **Reply #47 on:** February 17, 2010, 10:33:44 AM »

Those aren't spinners Deep, they are tassels.

smartin · « **Reply #48 on:** February 17, 2010, 10:47:43 AM »

Quote from: Go-N Def on February 17, 2010, 04:43:59 AM

Yeah, after a lot of looking, those are the ones I went with.

I'm glad. Their wheels are the only ones that have garnered my attention.

Can't wait to see them. Might see them before I see you.

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