Looking for solid aerodynamic wheels. Post 'em and give opinions...

[Sven7]

Originally Posted by RobbMeeX

D90's are also only 5x130. Are the libra's available in US? How bad are the holes in these things? Anybody venture a guess?
I am particularly looking for 5x100, though in honesty, I may never get rims. I used to care more, but after someone slammed on the brakes in front of me totalling my car, I care less.

5x100? Easy! My friend realized not long ago that 90's GM wheels including Pontiac and Chevrolet are often 5x100. Since this is at the end of the aero era you should be able to find some pretty good wheels for real cheap. You just have to make sure, if your car is hubcentric, that you get the right diameter. Some VW's are 57.1mm but I'm not sure about Toyotas or GM.

You can still find these old SSEI's and they have some pretty good aero. I'll bet it's 5x100 too.






Start researching PCD's

[redorchestra]

somewhere i saw a porsche wheel posted and they claim you only need the outer 4 inches of wheel to be aero.

[RobbMeeX]

Just found the term "Turbo Wheel". there wre some slick designs there. I love that Ponyack Aero wheel! I never thought about the older forgotten domestics. I've got lots of material for thought...
I want to try to stay 14" only for the cheap tires, but I do know 15" have more LRR options.

Thinking back I used to have a 960. I HATED THE WHEELS THAT CAME ON IT. Now I am looking for the same style. Urghh.

[RobbMeeX]

87-88 Maxima wheel

[euromodder]

Originally Posted by Sven7

Those Volvo wheels are just what I'm looking for style-wise for my upcoming project. Any idea on the weight?

10.9 kg in 16"
9.1 kg in 15"

Very undesireable in Europe, so you can pick them up fairly cheap with a bit of bargaining and patience - there won't be many takers.

[RobbMeeX]

Searching insight wheels I found this:

Actual wheel design or cutout of solid wheel?

[ballo]

Originally Posted by RobbMeeX

Actual wheel design or cutout of solid wheel?

Dragging that into Google image search I found a few pages on the car, and both static and driving shots show those wheels.
Unfortunately nowhere could I find an explanation as to /why/ the wheels are like that.

[RiderofBikes]

mid to late 80's Honda Accord, Hubcap and alloy style

[PaleMelanesian]

Also 90's Civic.

[Nevyn]

Those Volvo wheels look almost identical to the new Sonata Hybrid wheels. I bet the Sonata ones are super light...