OK, my car and loans are paid off and I finally have enough spare cash for a reasonable wheel/tire package. But, I'm having trouble deciding which wheel to get. I've narrowed it down to Ronal R28, Borbet Type E, or the Konig Five-O. All in a 17x8 size. Let me know what you guys think is the best bang for the buck.

 

I like the Ronal's. I would go for the lightest of the 3 though. Do you know the weight on any of them?

Five O
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/se...nfiv.large.jpg

R-28

http://www.ronalusa.com/cars/cars_im...maxima_r28.gif

Type E

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/image...t_type_e_a.jpg

 

id go with the borbet type e's

 

Ditto, those look really nice!

 

Konig's web site lists the Five-O at 20.1 lbs.
The Borbet Type E's are about 21-22 lbs, based on SCC magazine's wheel listing (May 2000 issue). I'm not sure what the Ronal R28's are but probably about 23-24 lbs.

What worries me just as much as weight, however, is quality and strength. I plan on keeping these wheels (and my car) for a long time. I don't want them to crack in a couple years just because I autocross occasionaly.

 

Actually, I prefer the Ronal LV and RT...

 

Looks like Ronal makes quality wheels. "Ronal R-28 rated "Best Quality Alloy Wheel" by TÜV, 3/98" They are also an OEM supplier to Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Saab and Lotus.

 

Check out the new issue of Turbo Magazine.
Interesting article on rim weight, and the Stillen Maxima with 281hp.

 

It's a toss-up for me... Five O's or Type E's.

 

I also thought about Type E's and was about to buy them when I saw Type T on a Beemer. I decided to order the Type T this morning from tirerack.com along with Pirelli P6000 (also got a free Pirelli jacket due to a promotion!)

 

damd good looking wheel...I've thought about getting those too!! what dia. did ya get?

 

I decided on 16x7.5 (40mm) and 225/55VR16 on the Pirelli's (I read up on the tire posts and the spreadsheet and didn't want to offset my speedometer too much)