Re: [DML] low profile rims for Delorean

["Don Ekhoff" <ekhoff@xxxx>]

Dear Dan,

I just fitted a set of rims purchased from www.discounttiredirect.com I am
really pleased as the fit and offsets are perfect!
They are running a special on "Konig, Monsoon" rims and these are one of the
few that offer the large rears with the 4 lug. They are mfg. in Germany and
the quality is excellent.
Fronts are: 15x6.5" 4-100 w/40mm offset ($125.ea) with 205/55R-15 B F
Goodrich Touring T/A at $64.ea
Rears are: 17x8" 4-100 w/20mm offset ($168.ea) with 245/50R-17 BFG
Comp T/A's at $129. ea
This put the whole set out the door incl. mount and balance for under
$1000.!

Front tire dia went from 23.2" to 23.9" (+2.9%) (one size smaller tire might
be better, like a 50 series)
Rear tire dia went from 26.1" to 26.6" (+2.1%)

FYI: Hub pilot is 72mm Studs are 12mm x 1.0 pitch

They really do look great. Historically I have chromed/black painted the
stock rims and while they really look good, these are much more agressive
looking. I am pulling out a twin turbo and installing a Northstar in this
runner, so have not driven it yet.

Don
5 DeLoreans; one for each member of my family


----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter" <Whalt@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <Danrc30@xxxx>
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2000 7:42 PM
Subject: [DML] low profile rims for Delorean


> Dan,
>
> I just ordered new rims for my Delorean, and I'm wondering if I got the
best
> thing. I want a one-piece aluminum alloy rim. I first tried to use TSW
> Revo, but not many rims are made big enough for the rears that take a 4
bolt
> pattern. It wasn't practical to make an adapter to make 5 bolt rims fit a
4
> bolt rotor, so I went with a different style, same brand -- TSW Imola.
I'm
> going the same size you are -- 17" rear, 15" front. And I'm doing Falken
> tires. They are cheaper and the warranty is better than Yokohama. The
> dealer said both brands ride the same. I didn't consider Pirelli tires.
>
> I would have used Yokohama tries had I of stayed with the OEM rims, since
> that is what everyone says is best.
>
> What brand rim are you using? And how much did you pay, might I ask?
Mine
> are costing me a speck over $1900 balanced and out the door.
>
> When I get it all put together, I'll post pictures on Brain's web site.
> Sure my Delorean isn't painted, and for that matter neither is yours now.
> So we will have to twist Brain's arm and make him expand his site to
include
> customized Deloreans. For your car, I think a before and after picture on
> his site would be cool.
>
> My rims should be in by the middle of next week, so it is too late for me
to
> change my order if you have a better idea. (sigh). I have a suspension
> lowering kit on the way from PJ Grady. It's gonna look cool!
>
> Walt
>
>
>
>
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