Can Anyone Advise Me For OR Against Fittipaldi Wheels?!?! ;)

[BMW4LIFE]

Like the little says

they are 17" wheels with little to some rust on them

They have brand new KUMHO 225/45/r17 91H wheels

but he wants $500 =/

let me know what you think

thanks

[632 Regal]

I went to school with Fittipaldi, he is an honest dude albeit quite a burnout. Have said pictures of wheels?

[BMW4LIFE]

I went to school with Fittipaldi, he is an honest dude albeit quite a burnout. Have said pictures of wheels?

I'm in love

[genphreak]

Yes, I think I can advise against those...

- bling factor high
- plenty messed around with since new (guessing)
- will handle worse than stock... (for sure)
- Difficult to clean, even with a toothbrush...
- (stopping now)

[BMW4LIFE]

Yes, I think I can advise against those...

a) bling factor high
b) plenty messed around with since new (guessing)
c) will handle worse than stock... (for sure)
d) Difficult to clean, even with a toothbrush...
e) (stopping now)

a) really...I wouldn't have thought so
b) do you have a crystal ball?! lol j/k
c) can you please elaborate?
d) that doesn't bother me much
e) Thanks for the help on a-d ! =)

[Tiger]

Wrong size tire and not pretty at all.

[BMW4LIFE]

will the tires work?

They are too tall and not wide enough...correct?


p.s. just got a call and apparently they are three piece aluminum...but I thought aluminum doesn't rust??!?! I could be wrong

[BMW4LIFE]

here is a link as to what the wheels look on the car

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2426/...ac574849_o.jpg

[BMWDriver]

They do look to have some rust from the bolts. Have him do without the tires, I suggest, or sell them yourself and perhaps recuperate a bit on the investment. But you'd definitely have to get different rubber (235/45/17 - I think you know that already). I am of the opinion that it is safest to buy good and brand new tires of the right size.

Keep in mind you have to refinish them, and I'm not sure how that's done for this type of finish, especially if there's curb rash, so I'm no help. Unbolt the centers and paint 'em, then torque them back in... I think you have to torque them in. You would have to verify this, but eventually you might even replace the centers if you like.

All that being said, you get what you pay for, and you may end up coughing up as much cash as you would for prime looking style 5's with good (used) tires, with all you'd have to invest to make 'em look good and giving them good tires. You could save on work if you DIY, and let them look the way they are until you get the cash.

That's a nice e34 in the pic. Lowered front and back, nice shiny black... If that's what you like, then I say go for it. You only live once.

On the whole, I think you should pass this one.

[632 Regal]

those look bad