Source for BMW wheels-Rondell #58? [Archive]

bretcopsey

11-05-2007, 08:22 AM

I like the Rondell #58 replica wheels shown on some of the cars on this site, but i recently contacted www.thewheelexchange.com (http://www.thewheelexchange.com) for pricing and was told that they are no longer importing Rondell. I tried searching google and lcated the company in the UK, but they don't list distributors. I sent an email asking for contacts, but have not received a response.

Does anyone know of another US source for Rondell wheels?

bretcopsey

11-06-2007, 07:19 AM

bump

Here is a picture of the wheel I'm interested in. I would consider some OEM take-offs if someone could point me in the right direction with year and model information.

Project69

11-06-2007, 08:34 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Bmw-3-M3-318-e90-320-323-325-328-330-335-wheels-rims_W0QQitemZ280169737961QQihZ018QQcategoryZ43958 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

bretcopsey

11-06-2007, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the link Rob, but those are slightly different with simulated bolts/rivets. Also, I didn't mention before, but I'm looking for 17".

Project69

11-06-2007, 08:38 AM

Gotcha, ill keep looking then.

bretcopsey

11-09-2007, 08:28 AM

bump

I found these, and while they are close, I'm afraid they may lean a little too much towards the import side. I'd need to find out if they are drilled for dual wheel patterns in five lug-wouldn't like that. Thoughts?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=150170268437&rd=1

Project69

11-09-2007, 09:40 AM

Those look like ADR knock offs really. Not really import-ish if you ask me.

barno68

11-09-2007, 09:51 AM

Try O E Wheels on Ebay: http://search.stores.ebay.com/O-E-Wheels_bmw-wheels_W0QQsaselZ12101158QQsofpZ0

They have a fair amount of BMW and Corvette repros.

Brent

bretcopsey

11-09-2007, 10:20 AM

Found a picture of the five lug Sport Max wheels-they are dual drilled. They're available in 17x8 for $139 ea & 17x9 for $147ea though. Black or gunmetal centers. Tough decision.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

slyck68

11-09-2007, 12:27 PM

Do they have these in the proper backspacing for a 68 Camaro? Can't beat the price!

4birdman

11-09-2007, 01:06 PM

Careful with the Sportmax wheels. I have a set on my 98 TA and the clear started peeling off after about 5k miles on them, and it was never driven in anything but sunny weather.

But the good thing is I have the first set of 962s, so I just chalked it up to a first run error. It is cheaper to replace the wheel rather than have it recleared, so I'll just do that and make a table or something out of my old ones. ;)

vp23271

11-09-2007, 01:15 PM

Those rims remind me of the BBS style rims.

If you want to broaden your search, you can try the companies below. They all have a similar style wheel to the Rondell. Maybe one of them will have the right bolt pattern, back spacing, width and diameter that you are looking for.

BBS
ASA Alloy Wheels
Borbet (take a peak at the BS rim, more of an open mesh design)

Also look at Work Wheels! They make a broad range of rims for Asian imports to German cars. The VS line up from them looks very close to the Rondell.
http://www.workwheelsusa.com/wheels/

bretcopsey

11-09-2007, 01:49 PM

Do they have these in the proper backspacing for a 68 Camaro? Can't beat the price!

The offset is +35 which equates to 5.8 BS on 17x8 and 6.4 BS on 17x9 accoring to this site http://www.rims-n-tires.com/info_specs.jsp?text2=Sample%202:%20Honda%20Civic%2 0wheel&sw2=165&ar2=70&bd2=13&rd2=13&rw2=5.5&et2=40&text1=Sample%201:%20Hummer%20H2%20wheel&sw1=315&ar1=70&bd1=17&rd1=17&rw1=10.5&et1=10&pageTitle=Wheel%20/%20Tire%20Size%20Calculator%20/%20Comparer
I was thinking of sending them off to Weld Craft for widening the rears.:dunno: It still should work out to be less expensive than custom built in the sizes I want. BBS are nice, but quite a bit more.

bretcopsey

11-09-2007, 01:57 PM

just found these at www.discounttire.com (http://www.discounttire.com)

Anyone hear of Voxx??

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

el-camino

11-09-2007, 02:20 PM

http://cgi.ebay.de/Rondell-58-18-BMW-5er-BMW-6er-BMW-7er-Felgen-4_W0QQitemZ270169931098QQihZ017QQcategoryZ9888QQrd Z1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://motors.search.ebay.com/rondell-58_eBay-Motors_W0QQcatrefZC6QQfposZQ5AIPQ2fPostalQQfromZR1 0QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQftrtZ1QQftrvZ1QQsabfmtsZ1QQsaca tZ6000QQsadisZ200QQsaobfmtsZinsifQQsargnZQ2d1QQsas lcZ2QQsbrftogZ1QQsofocusZunknown

some years ago, my el-camino with rondell 58
https://www.pro-touring.com/featured_cars/El_Camino/Klaus_Peter_79_El_Camino_%20Extreme/El-Camino_fronttire.jpg

https://www.pro-touring.com/featured_cars/El_Camino/Klaus_Peter_79_El_Camino_%20Extreme/El-Camino_rearwood.jpg

https://www.pro-touring.com/featured_cars/El_Camino/Klaus_Peter_79_El_Camino_%20Extreme/El-Camino_frontside_sand.jpg

bretcopsey

11-12-2007, 06:12 AM

El Camino-thanks for the eBay Europe link! I think i found what I'm looking for, the problem is finding a dealer in the US. The US eBay link you provioded was for The Wheel Exchange. They have two 17x10 available, but are no longer importing Rondell.

My German is very rusty-are these available without tires?

http://cgi.ebay.de/Rondell-0058-17-BMW-5er-6er-7er-Tiefbettfelge-7_W0QQitemZ260021446100QQihZ016QQcategoryZ9892QQtc ZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

el-camino

11-12-2007, 07:06 AM

hi again,
this ebay auction is for the complete set with tires.
but send this guy a mail [email protected] ([email protected]) i think, english is no problem.
or:
send a mail to http://www.rondell.de/ direct, the company have a good customer service in many languages. he can find out the nearest dealer in your state.

whitess

11-12-2007, 09:14 AM

Sorry I don't know any German can anyone help so I can tell where to click on their site to send an email?
Larry.

bretcopsey

11-12-2007, 09:51 AM

This is the respnse I received from Rondell:

Hello Mr. Copsey,

We have a dealer in the US. The address is the following.

Autostadt West
2301 Vehicle Drive #G
USA 95670 Rancho Corvado – California

Phone: 0019166389914
Mail: [email protected]

For further questions do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards

Simon Lochmüller

I haven't contacted Autostadt West yet.

el-camino

11-12-2007, 12:28 PM

:bananna2: :headbang: great !!

whitess

11-15-2007, 09:58 AM

Thanks.

bretcopsey

11-16-2007, 02:02 PM

I received the response below. I asked if they could provide a US retail source and am awaiting a response.

Bret,

Thanks for the inquiry. We deal mostly with wholesale sales of Rondell wheels here in the USA. Were you looking to buy a set for personal use or is this an inquiry for resale?

Best Regards,

Jeffrey Schwaia

Autostadt West
2301 Vehicle Drive #G
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

916.638.9914 - Tel
916.638.9916 - Fax

whitess

11-23-2007, 02:27 PM

Anything more on these?

bretcopsey

11-26-2007, 07:50 AM

I have not heard back from Autostadt. There are a couple listings currently on eBay.

whitess

11-26-2007, 10:31 AM

Thanks.

Frank Grimes

12-04-2007, 09:35 PM

maybe try a BBS wheel they should have something very similar as they do a lot of mesh styles and a lot of OEM BMW wheels

M-bird

12-10-2007, 04:28 PM

Bekkers import.

BMW and Mercedes Tuner

www.Bekkers.com

jackfrost

02-29-2008, 10:30 AM

SHANE 73Z

02-29-2008, 12:11 PM

www.thewheelexchange.com
Shane

SHANE 73Z

02-29-2008, 12:11 PM

double post
Shane

bretcopsey

02-29-2008, 12:26 PM

was there ever any response on this?

I really like the Rondell #21 (http://www.wheelexchange.com/products/wheels/brand/new_rondell/new_rondell_21_18x10.html), but haven't seen ANY thing on the net that sells them...
:confused:

www.thewheelexchange.com
Shane

I never found another source for Rondel Wheels. It seems The Wheel Exchange was the only US importer and they are no longer carrying them. I have begun to look at other brands.

SHANE 73Z

02-29-2008, 01:21 PM

Sorry, I never checked availability, just that they were advertised.

Shane

MrQuick

02-29-2008, 08:21 PM

I know it might be late but try a BMW dealer ship for take offs. I bought a set of 17's with tires for $600.

whitess

03-09-2008, 09:23 AM

On Ebay there's a wheel called a Manaray that's 17x9 with a 45mm offset from campbellnelson that is similar as well.

Boesch

03-09-2008, 08:53 PM

Might be a bit out of your price range, but for we can do our ID313 wheels in just about any size and backspace that you want. We can do it as a 2 piece wheel which brings the price down quite a bit.

http://www.idluxurywheels.com/313_1.shtml

If you have any questions let me know.

Dustin

bavtech

04-02-2008, 05:03 PM

I am a newbie to this board but I thought I could assist on this one.

Those style wheels you are looking for are on 1999 thru 2002 BMW E39 5 series cars. That models would include 525i, 528i, 530i, and 540i. They are mostly found on 525i,528i and 530i because BMW dealers wanted to dress up the cheaper cars with nice wheels. They come in sizes from 17" inch to 18" inch. They are also refered to as Style 42 Comp wheels by BMW people.They mostly come in silver but gunmetal can be found but rare.

I manage a BMW auto recycler and see these wheels come in once in awhile.

I have a couple of the 18" ones I am going to try out on the back of my 1972 RS Camaro. If they work out I am going to have them sent out and have the lips polished.

I just bought the car a couple days ago and setting up for the build.

larknut

04-06-2008, 08:48 PM

You could try here http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com/specials/bmw-8-18-e31.shtml

piancu

02-23-2009, 09:06 PM

Hello everyone. I'm a registered importer of these wheels to the United States. I'm currently taking pre-orders for the next shipment from Germany. $1200 for a set of 18x8.5 front/18x10 rear. They'll ship from zip code 97007 via FedEx ground. Shipping will be $100 for the set.

Thanks,
Paul
Eurocentric Wheels
Portland, Oregon

piancu

02-23-2009, 09:20 PM