Borbet rims....any good?

[rickm]

I'm sick of cleaning my bottlecaps. Either I'm going to have to convince the wife to clean 'em for me or they're going to have to be replaced.

How are Borbet rims? All I need are 15" rims, I drive about 1500 miles/mo for work now and some of the roads are sketchy. [Having to use my own vehicle for work sucks, but I'm using the gas reimbursement is going to give me a nice downpayment on the Mini I want.]

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?changeColor=Choose+Color&filterSize=15&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=false&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=525i&autoModClar=&autoYear=1994Tirerack Borbet rim selection (http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?changeColor=Choose+Color&filterSize=15&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=false&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=525i&autoModClar=&autoYear=1994)

I like the Type H myself. I just purchased a set of Toyo Proxes TPT which have been great so far. Quiet and they do ok in the rain.

[Kalevera]

I had some Type B's for a few days. They're supposed to be well made and last, but I don't particularly prefer the styling anymore (that's just me).

It may be cheaper to pick up a set on eBay (my B's cost ~ $177 shipped/in perfect condition with no brake dust....yeah).

best, whit

[Jon K]

I had some Type B's for a few days. They're supposed to be well made and last, but I don't particularly prefer the styling anymore (that's just me).

It may be cheaper to pick up a set on eBay (my B's cost ~ $177 shipped/in perfect condition with no brake dust....yeah).

best, whit

I have a set of Borbet Type E 15s, theyre nice. Quality is good. They're a german wheel.

[callen]

Have a set of Type A's on my 7.. made few years ago... they are very well made...heavy as hell though.

[guinness]

I have the Type H and I think that they look very good on an E34, but I guess I could be biased.

[wmann]

I have a set of 17" that I would like to sell if you have any interest.....will let them go for a good price....see my older post of email....Bill Mann




I'm sick of cleaning my bottlecaps. Either I'm going to have to convince the wife to clean 'em for me or they're going to have to be replaced.

How are Borbet rims? All I need are 15" rims, I drive about 1500 miles/mo for work now and some of the roads are sketchy. [Having to use my own vehicle for work sucks, but I'm using the gas reimbursement is going to give me a nice downpayment on the Mini I want.]

http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?changeColor=Choose+Color&filterSize=15&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=false&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=525i&autoModClar=&autoYear=1994Tirerack Borbet rim selection (http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/WheelSearch.jsp?changeColor=Choose+Color&filterSize=15&filterFinish=&filterSpecial=false&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=525i&autoModClar=&autoYear=1994)

I like the Type H myself. I just purchased a set of Toyo Proxes TPT which have been great so far. Quiet and they do ok in the rain.