New wheels...maybe?

alfar0meo · #1 (**permalink**) 02-02-2003, 02:14 PM

I have been looking for a nice set of wheels for my 164S for some time now. I have fallen in love with OZ Superleggera. They are 16X7". Threw a little photocop together... what do you guys think? should i get them?

**Sniady** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-02-2003, 09:41 PM

If your using, your 164 for track use, get 17's. 16's are to small (don't be cheap now). But if your 164 is a street car and once in a while track car, get 18's. 18's look very very sharp on a 164.
Remember, wheels make the car. Get 18's.

alfa_chan · #3 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 01:18 AM

I like it. With the Superleggra, I would put at least 17, since they're so light compared to other 17 or 18in wheels.

BTW, I think OZ is having a clearance sale on some of their 18 in wheels on their website. It's something like $175 for a 18 inch, but they're all weird size and boit patterns, but they might fit an Alfa, go check it out.

alfar0meo · #4 (**permalink**) 02-03-2003, 04:34 PM

Thankx for the feedback i think ill go with 17", i hope there on sale....maybe if im lucky ill find a set cheap on ebay...wish me luck

AlfaRacer75 · #5 (**permalink**) 02-04-2003, 12:41 AM

Looks good

I really like the SuperLeggs, especially on the 164S. I'd say go with 17s or maybe 16s if you are worried about maintaining ride comfort. I wouldn't even try 18s... can you imagine the ride quality with 35 series tires?!?

jthraen · #6 (**permalink**) 03-06-2003, 12:01 AM

Thinking of late model rims for the GTV6....

**Sniady** · #7 (**permalink**) 03-06-2003, 12:26 AM

I don't like those, but I put some BBS's on it, look's ok in my opinion, could find better.

**Sniady** · #8 (**permalink**) 03-06-2003, 12:44 AM

Just throwing idea's...

jthraen · #9 (**permalink**) 03-06-2003, 06:54 AM

Actually, once I did the photo, I did not like them either. I found them on eBay and thought they would be cool only because nobody in the US is likely to have them.

But you are right, they don't look good. Thanks for the other examples, the BBS look the best so far, but I am still not sold.

alfar0meo · #10 (**permalink**) 03-06-2003, 02:25 PM

i realy like the superleggera on your gtv6 i think they match very well...

generaljimt · #11 (**permalink**) 03-10-2003, 11:57 AM

I've seen Zender's Sienna wheel on 164's and they look great. Also, the 156
Cookie cutter wheel looks great. Just some ideas.

generaljimt · #12 (**permalink**) 03-11-2003, 03:14 PM

In addition, as I am actively seeking rims for my car (I bought it with the original L rims and aftermarket 15" OZ), I just saw beautiful Antera's (model 309). They look great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

alfar0meo · #13 (**permalink**) 03-12-2003, 12:28 PM

thankx for the suggestions....
ive been looking around latley and ive fallein in love with Borbet Type E wheels. There a pretty reasonable price too...

jthraen · #14 (**permalink**) 03-13-2003, 06:43 AM

I had a set of the Borbet Type E on my wifes 5 series BMW. Got them from Tire Rack. They were great! Always looked good, much easier to keep clean than the original wheels, and as you say, pretty reasonably priced.