Another wheel thread-

[Midgear]

which ones would you pick-

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel1.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel2.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel3.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel4.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel5.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel6.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel7.jpg

[Marrko]

i pic mine :D the 3 from the top Fondmetal 6200 :)

[MP99Alero]

I like all of the last three, can u give me the link for where you found those? If i had too choose, the second to the last wld be my choice

[meadus101]

For your car, I'd say 2, 4, or 5.

[BJT'sAlero3.4]

4, 6 or 1 (my favs in order)

[AGT]

Them black R12s could look sick on a black and chrome car and the one just below them also looks good.

[cherrington17]

w/ a green car? 2,5... if they could be gunmetal instead of silver...

[AGT]

Oh yeah its green... I need my eyes checked. Number 5 or 6 then

[Midgear]

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/wheel5.jpg

http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w244/Midgear_album/7500_coll.jpg

this wheel is starting to take my attention lol


The overall guidelines are inspired by the classic tradition of the 5-spoke wheels, however proposing absolutely innovative elements able to enhance even the latest vehicles on the market.

A contribution to the overall elegant design is given by other style elements, in particular the recess that runs along the whole length of the spoke, giving a fascinating bas-relief effect, and the decoration rivets in stainless steel, which make the 7500 more precious but not heavier. In fact they attract attention and underline the light effects of the mirror-like polishing of the spokes face.

Carefully refined in every detail, but without exaggeration, this wheel can boast and extraordinary dynamic charge however remaining extremely elegant.
The Fondmetal 7500 can resist extremely high stress thanks to its high workload capacity as well as its structure rigidity of nearly 1100 KNm/rad.
In a word: a beautiful wheel of superior quality.

[Cliff8928]

That spoke design looks like it could clear 4-piston calipers.

[Midgear]

That spoke design looks like it could clear 4-piston calipers.

WHOO.

Trying to find a price on them.. these websites so far are just showing the wheel off..


EDIT: A1 Motorstores price: From £649.99 .. what's that in US dollars-

[Marrko]

midgear it's about.... 1500 $ :)

[Midgear]

midgear it's about.... 1500 $ :)

woot. now where can I actually order them from :lol:

[lonnie]

4, and 6

[Midgear]

4 and 6 loot a tad bulky.. I'd go with 4 before 6 though if I had to choose between the two-

[lonnie]

Its the same rim just different finish!

[Midgear]

I know this :lol:

[lonnie]

Shit I had a brain fart,,,I mean they aren't bad, plus the apperance always changes when put on the car. I don't think they look that big, and looks can be deceiving.

[jayson_waltz]

last is my fav. then first

[Midgear]

update-

check these ones out.. lol http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=AR9813BMF&wheelMake=ASA&wheelModel=AR9+With+Spoke+Inserts&wheelFinish=Machined+w%2FBlack+Accent&showRear=no&autoMake=Oldsmobile&autoModel=Alero+GLS+Sedan&autoYear=1999&autoModClar=&filterSize=All&filterFinish=All&filterSpecial=false&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Price

[NickAlero2000]

I almost got the AR9's when i got rims in the spring...
then i found American Racing Casinos and said goodbye to the AR9

[kwhauck]

personally, I don't like any of the ones posted so far......not clean enough, and too bulky.....

[Oldsnut]

I'm with Kyle, don't care for any of the choices.

[Midgear]

alright.. post something you think would stand out on an alero.. if you find a set of OSV wheels for sale.. hell that'll work too lol.. or something extremely similar to the OSV wheel-

[kwhauck]

well i'll try to find some, but it is a personal preference, don't buy wheels for YOUR car because somebody online doesn't like them, it is YOUR car.......but i'll post couple anyways....

[kwhauck]

ok, i tryed the guys cell phone to check on specs but here ya go

Racing Hart c6, posted 11 days ago, not chrome, but still the same wheels as OSV

http://www.audiforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=109707

[Midgear]

hmm.. that looks extremely tempting.. they could be painted or powder coated chrome couldn't they? or however it's done-

would those even fit on my car? :lol:

[kwhauck]

well holy crap i'm not gonna do all the work for you, you will have to contact the seller and get all the specs on the wheels, I know they could be powdercoated, i'm pretty sure they could be chromed.....

[kwhauck]

ok well, i just talked to the guy, he isn't sure on the specs but he is thinking 19x7.5", not sure on offset, or bolt pattern, but he is gonna look and get back to me tomorrow

and I found these anyways just in case

http://www.eliteswheels.com/rsl/ricochet/ricochet_black_top.jpg

[Midgear]

http://www.eliteswheels.com/rsl/ricochet/ricochet_black_top.jpg


wouldn't those look a tad bit ricey on an alero? O_o

[kwhauck]

i don't think so....have you seen my wheels, they are tuner-type too....

[Midgear]

i don't think so....have you seen my wheels, they are tuner-type too....


I think i've seen the wheels.. those lightweight gunmetal ones? never seen em on the car lol

[kwhauck]

yep, and you won't until next summer.......

[Midgear]

do they even sell the "OSV" wheels anymore? (Racing Hart C6's) or all rims of that particular style gone for good?

I've searched for them but I always just get pictures..

[Cliff8928]

They're very hard to come by.. They're also sold as a Work Esperio 02R. You can see on the pic of those RH wheels, directly across from the valve stem in that little rectangle is where a "work" logo would be. The 5Zigen ProRacer ZR+520 is probably about the closest you're going to get otherwise.

Oh, and those wheels for sale on the Audi forum are most likely 5x112, not 5x115.

[MattismodderX]

four all the way

[Vir.se]

second that, 4 from top in the first post. awesome look

[spinalator]

Sweet Jesus those are nice looking wheels. I can't stand up from the desk coz I have a chubby now...

[billytheman1188]

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=14831

Same wheels i have:rolleyes2:

[itsbmw]

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=14831

Same wheels i have:rolleyes2:

Nice. I might get those now :p

[Midgear]

I emailed the guy about the wheels.. so far all ive got from him are "yep they are still here"

I guess he skimmed the email I sent him asking about the offset and bolt pattern lol

[billytheman1188]

Nice. I might get those now :p

I love the rims, definitely worth the $1,250 i spent on them (with tires)

[kwhauck]

well they won't fit, cuz he email me, and like cliff said, they are a 5x120 plus they are 19x9.5, that's a little too wide....back to the drawing board for you midgear....

[itsbmw]

I love the rims, definitely worth the $1,250 i spent on them (with tires)

That's not bad. Ill have to see what I can get :)

[Midgear]

well they won't fit, cuz he email me, and like cliff said, they are a 5x120 plus they are 19x9.5, that's a little too wide....back to the drawing board for you midgear....


aww chicken shit.

well, im not really looking for bling bling here.. just something lightweight, something that looks nice.. something bigger than 16's.. doesnt have to be flashy.. preferably under 1000 dollars lol

someone throw me some ideas.. and doesnt Redog have 17's on his car?

[Midgear]

how do these look-

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=17301

[kwhauck]

Now those are clean (no dam rivets) and would look great with the color of your car!!!!

[Midgear]

WHEW those 5Zigen ProRacer ZR+520 are 255 a piece LOL.. i'll have to pass on that untill later on down the road-

[Midgear]

Now those are clean (no dam rivets) and would look great with the color of your car!!!!


seriously? that was just kind of a last resort deal lol.. some random 5 spoke gunmetal design that was picked out of nowhere.. and now that I look at em they aren't bad looking at all.

[Midgear]

this wheel and tire 'combo' comes with-

wheels and tires (obviously..) , a 40 dollar wheel installation kit, 40 dollar mounting and balancing, 20 dollars to fill each tire up with nitrogen, and free shipping.

grand total= 934.95

[billytheman1188]

17s

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=38683

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=15846

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=16345

[Midgear]

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=16345

dude.. those in an 18" size would be sweet.
wonder if I could fit a corvette brake system behind that wheel lol

http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdID=14556&CtgID=1606

[meadus101]

Doesn't the Z06 conversion need 17's? Or is that the Baer Big brake kit?



Everyone post up Wheel and Tire Sites. there's Tirerack.com and the one Billy posted. Keep em coming. Daddy is selling his house soon, I'mma see what I can get out of it. :lol:

[Cliff8928]

Nobody has done the Z06 brakes as far as i know. Those are some HUGE calipers.

That wheel should be able to fit over almost any rotor you're going to install on an Alero, be it the 12" F/W Body or 12.8" C5/C6/XLR rotor.

[Midgear]

how hard is the Z06 conversion?

[Cliff8928]

I'm not sure yet... It would be easier and more practical to use the Cadillac "V" calipers though. The parts for the Z06 are insanely priced because they're in demand.

Do you really need 6-piston front calipers?

[Midgear]

Do you really need 6-piston front calipers?

define need.. as far as being unique- that'd be awesome.

as far as stopping 3600 pounds of sedan.. I seriously doubt it-

[Midgear]

well that wheel you posted billy is out of stock.. the last one on your list in an 18" size.. so wtf.

how about this one-

http://www.wheelsnext.com/wheels-rims/AZUL-Spider-Hyperblack.html

[kwhauck]

not a fan, too much going on....

[Midgear]

LOL I asked wheelmax.com how much those wheels weigh.. they said they can't give that kind of information..

these - http://www.wheelmax.com/product.asp?ProdId=17301

shipping weight is 28 pounds per wheel, they said that's all they know.

wierd- I need to invest in photoshop.. or get ahold of paulyb. need to sample some of these wheels on my car lol- a direct side shot doesnt give enough detail..

[leoalero]

1st or 4th