Rondell Wheels On The West Coast

[Spasso]

I am seriously thinking of picking up a set of Rondell #58's but would like to purchase from a distributor on the west coast, preferably in the Northwest.

I have been surfing for a couple of hours and all I have found is The Wheel Exchange located in North Carolina that has what I am looking for. Shipping can't be cheap.

Anyone know of a more local distributor for me?

Thanks,
DJ

[CharlesAFerg]

Ohh me too. Portland.

[Alexlind123]

same

[Martin in Bellevue]

I thought there was a set recently on the puget sound cca site. http://www.bmwpugetsound.com/vbb/forumdisplay.php?f=10
There are usually some interesting wheels & parts there. I miss that community since moving to sacremento burbs.

[Spasso]

I just posted over there too. If anyone knows, those guys should.:D

[pmlmotorsports]

Rondell wheels are imported exclusively by the "The Wheel Exchange".......there is another source, but I don't know if the pricing is any better. Try Bekker's Imports in Georgia. The owner, Jos Bekker, receives a weekly container imported directly from Germany and was the original Rondell importer, albiet grey market importer as Rondell didn't have an official US distributor before The Wheel Exchange stepped-up......one last thing, those wheels weigh a ton when compared to modern day wheels....but the look, or should I say the large lip, is quite enticing.

[Nikosx]

I have a set of Rondell 58's on my M5. They are virtually new. No rash. Less than 3000 miles on them. They have Michelin PS2s on there.

Im thinking of selling. What could I get for them?

Nick

[Spasso]

What size?
The price of the wheels and cost of tires differ quite a bit between 17 and 18"

[Spasso]

.one last thing, those wheels weigh a ton when compared to modern day wheels....but the look, or should I say the large lip, is quite enticing.

They can't weigh much more than the Bayern copies I have on my car now. They are 8 X 17 all around.
So far I have been living with it for the kind of driving I do, it doesn't make that much difference to me.

Wheel Exchange has 8.5 X 17's- et13 on sale for 750.00 plus shipping


The lip is indeed enticing!

Thanks for the info PML.

[Macv]

Wheel Exchange has 8.5 X 17's- et13 on sale for 750.00 plus shipping

I talked Adam down to 700 for a set of two 17x8.5 and two 17x10 just about three months ago.

[Spasso]

Did you buy them?

I am curious as to whether I should go 8.5's all around or go to 8's in front and 10's in the back. I would prefer 9's in the back but they don't list them

Do 10's fit? Tire sizes?

[Macv]

Yes, I have them. 10 on the rear is great. As for sizes, I have 235 front, and 255 rear. The 255's are a stretch, but I don't want to deal with some of the complications people have with 265, 275, etc.

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/9797/car2dg8.jpg
http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1884/dsc00702gzq2.jpg
http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/1039/car4ex8.jpg

[Spasso]

Those look hot but my car is lowered. Don't know if the rears will clear.

Thanks,
DJ

[angrypancake]

talk to NikosX, he's thinking of getting rid of his Rondell's, 17x8.5 and 17x10 with medium life tires.

[Spasso]

I have a set of Rondell 58's on my M5. They are virtually new. No rash. Less than 3000 miles on them. They have Michelin PS2s on there.

Im thinking of selling. What could I get for them?

Nick

PM sent!!

[Macv]

255 clears with room to spare. 265 I believe clears well. But I've heard bad stories from a couple 275 and most 285

[scott540]

Do the 17 x 10s

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/scott540/juliatire1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/scott540/136-3683_IMG.jpg

[Spasso]

I'm still thinking I would be happy with the 8.5's all around but you guys keep shoving these pictures of 10's in my face.:p:p

With the fat butt these cars have I guess it "needs" a fat tire to go with it then.....................................whats a few more bucks?

[Macv]

No man, go with what you'll be happy with. No need to spend extra money to impress others.

[Larry Looney]

Question? What is the hub size? Like you guys are saying they are hot looking.

[Spasso]

No man, go with what you'll be happy with. No need to spend extra money to impress others.
It's ALWAYS a matter of what makes ME happy, I am more concerned with creating a balance of looks, drivability and practicality.

I wasn't sure if the 10's would fit without rubbing, thought maybe it was overkill but with the 255 tire it sounds like it is quite workable.

I'll sleep on it some more and see if I want to go staggered or square. I'm in no rush.

Thanks to everyone for the input and pictures. It really makes the decision easier.:p:p

[Spasso]

Question? What is the hub size? Like you guys are saying they are hot looking.
I am guessing they have the larger hub size so they fit the E39's as well as the rest of the models although hubcentric rings will be required for anything but.the E39. It simplifies production for the manufacturer.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

[pmlmotorsports]

Good guess......they are in fact the larger bore for E39s



I am guessing they have the larger hub size so they fit the E39's as well as the rest of the models although hubcentric rings will be required for anything but.the E39. It simplifies production for the manufacturer.

Correct me if I'm wrong.

[Spasso]

255 clears with room to spare. 265 I believe clears well. But I've heard bad stories from a couple 275 and most 285

I noticed while shopping for tires that the 235/*-17's come in a 40 and 45% aspect ratio.

Which one are you guys using?.

The only aspect in the 255/*-17" width is 40%. Sound right?

[632 Regal]

mine weigh in at....let me check lol

HOLEY SHYT 25 massive lbs! My god their heavy...but their lookin good next to the Red car.


Rondell wheels are imported exclusively by the "The Wheel Exchange".......there is another source, but I don't know if the pricing is any better. Try Bekker's Imports in Georgia. The owner, Jos Bekker, receives a weekly container imported directly from Germany and was the original Rondell importer, albiet grey market importer as Rondell didn't have an official US distributor before The Wheel Exchange stepped-up......one last thing, those wheels weigh a ton when compared to modern day wheels....but the look, or should I say the large lip, is quite enticing.

[Spasso]

I am open for suggestions as to what tires I should get. I have my favorites but technology changes.

I mainly use my car for long distance travelling with an occasional hard tossing in the corners. The tires will be used in the summer only, a plus if they do rain well.

I don't really want a tire with a treadwear rating below 200 and prefer one no harder than 300.

Thanks, I appreciate all the help and suggestions.
DJ

[632 Regal]

do a search, this was posted last week and I also need to read through the replies again before I start another tire surf.

[Spasso]

do a search, this was posted last week and I also need to read through the replies again before I start another tire surf.
Ooops! Sorry. Searching......................................... .............

[pmlmotorsports]

I'm sooooooooo not getting into this again, but......a 17x10" w/ +10 or +15 offset is a TUNER fitment...meaning roll rear fender lips. Unless of course you mount an undersized tire like a 255/40-17. The correct tire for a 10" wide rim is a 275/40-17, but if you wish to be cautious, mount a 265/40-17 on the rear and a 235/45-17 front. My own personal preference would be Falken 451, or the new replacement 452.

HTH,

Peter


Ooops! Sorry. Searching......................................... .............

[Spasso]

Thanks Peter,
I've been doing the research and reading a lot of reviews on tires.
I found many reviews were 2 years old and I know what was hot then isn't neccessarily hot now.

I pulled the Beyerns off my car today. 8 x 17 with 235/45-17 Toyo Proxes4's. Clean-up tomorrow and they go on Craigslist.

I'll go with 235/45's on the front for sure. The jury is still out on the rears.

I noticed in some of the pictures that the sidewalls of the 255's on 10" rims are canted inward slightly, appearing stretched onto the rim somewhat.............................