Hub-centric Ring Question

[JR'Z 525]

My Rondell #57's from Bekker's (thanks John!) arrived at my local tire shop today. They look awesome! I didn't know they would come with the plastic centering rings. I assume I'll have to use them. The expert tire buster was out today so I'll have to wait until tommorow to mount them up. I'm a little leery of plastic rings. Does anyone know if these rings are made of a more durable material such as aluminum? If so where can I get them?
JR
92 525
out w/ the old e38 basketweaves, in with the new Rondells!

[Hector]

either Aluminium LM6 strontium modified rim Alloy or Aluminium Alloy 6082. There might be other metals out there. I'm with you, I'd stay away from plastic.

I got a question though, what made you decide to buy Rondell? I'm in the market for wheels and was thinking about buying Rondell #21's. Donno much about this brand other than some members here have used them before.

Check this site provided by Jason to see if they have what you're looking for:

http://www.thewheelexchange.com/

Hector

[JR'Z 525]

Hector
I had heard of Rondell before I bought them in magazines and other literature. According to John at Bekkers, they were an oem supplier to BMW at one time, are equal to BMW-BBS oem wheels and are a better quality than the Italian made replicas. I opened the boxes today and the first thing I noticed is they are painted front and rear. The lips are polished. The BMW-BBS e38 wheels I currently use are not painted but primed on the inside. The overall finish and quality seem to be as good or better as what I have now. As for ride, trueness and durability I won't know until tommorow. BTW do you know where I can bet the metallic hub centering rings you mentioned?
Thanks,
JR

[Hector]

these wheels were of pretty good quality. When I found these wheels, and noticed they were made in Germany, I thought they'd be high quality stuff. Even in the pictures you can see/feel/sense something special about them.

Try these sites for hub centrics They have a lot on wheel accessories and such.

http://www.discounttire.com/

http://www.1010tires.com/

HTW
Hector

[rickm]

A670 is the part number



(pulled from bmwe34.net)

[NoSpeedLimits]

Those socks make for an excellent background. How about panties next time

[Hector]

you'll get lots of hits then... :o)

Those socks make for an excellent background. How about panties next time

[Hector]

Gol-daing, keep forgetting about that site...

[JR'Z 525]

I agree...use some panties next time!
Thanks for the info guys,
JR

[rickm]

I just posted the picture, I didn't TAKE the picture. Though if you want some serious hits put NWS on it.