Source for BMW wheels-Rondell #58?

[bretcopsey]

I like the Rondell #58 replica wheels shown on some of the cars on this site, but i recently contacted 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]

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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]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-Bm...QQcmdZViewItem

[bretcopsey]

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]

Gotcha, ill keep looking then.

[bretcopsey]

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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/eB...170268437&rd=1

[Project69]

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

[barno68]

Try O E Wheels on Ebay: http://search.stores.ebay.com/O-E-Wh...101158QQsofpZ0

They have a fair amount of BMW and Corvette repros.

Brent

[bretcopsey]

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.

[slyck68]

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

[4birdman]

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]

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]

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_spe...20/%20Comparer
I was thinking of sending them off to Weld Craft for widening the rears. 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]

just found these at www.discounttire.com

Anyone hear of Voxx??

[el-camino]

http://cgi.ebay.de/Rondell-58-18-BMW...QQcmdZViewItem

http://motors.search.ebay.com/rondel...ofocusZunknown

some years ago, my el-camino with rondell 58

[bretcopsey]

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-B...QQcmdZViewItem

[el-camino]

hi again,
this ebay auction is for the complete set with tires.
but send this guy a mail [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]

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]

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]

great !!