949 Racing Spec E30 wheels

#7

Like you said - looks like they put some thought into these!

Great write-up.

#8

Very sharp looking wheels, bonus made in the US. Is the photo the actual available color?

#9

Age wrote:

I do not believe so. When I was talking to the gentleman that has designed and created these wheels, he has decided to make them a darker gray since he saw trends in what BMW guys like. I can’t wait to get a set of these cool new wheels…:silly:

#10

grydemon wrote:

[quote]Age wrote:

I do not believe so. When I was talking to the gentleman that has designed and created these wheels, he has decided to make them a darker gray since he saw trends in what BMW guys like. I can’t wait to get a set of these cool new wheels…:silly:[/quote]

Yes, I have been told they will be made in gray. Again, a manufacturer listening to his customers.

#11

do we know that 10mm offset will not rub?
thanks,
bruce

#12

Good question Bruce. In MA, some folks run 20mm spacers with 25et wheels with no rubbing, however, I know many have rolled the fenders; I believe the rear fenders are most vulnerable to rubbing, especially on the later coupes.
Ed

#13

I believe that this wheels offset is designed so it will fit without rubbing.

I will double check.

#14

They have been tested…no rubbing !!!

#15

good stuff, thanks

#16

anyone got a picture of these on a SE30? just curious how the whole ensemble will mesh :slight_smile:

#17

These wheels are very popular in miata world. They have been out for about two years and proven to be of a high quality and design.

I have seen these wheels in person and they look much better than the pictures. Actually they are too nice to be used for racing duty.

#18

Update…

Wheels have been ordered. Will be in by July. I have 10 sets left for Spec E30.

Thanks, Phil

#19

hears the list of stuff the car has any opinion would be great
1987 325is 2.5 litre 6 5 speed Grey
~ Koni Single Adj struts
~ Ground Control Coil Overs
~ Ireland Engineering Camber Plates
~ Ireland Engineering Fr / Rr Strut braces
~ Headers into 2.5 inch exhaust
~ Power Slot Rotors
~ Hawk HP Pads
~ Chipped
~ Tuner FX race seats w/G Force belts
~ Borbet 16x9.5 wheels
~ 245/45/16 A6 Hoosiers in very good shape.
~ Newer clutch
~ Very good condition overall. Could use some minor body work and a good buffing. The sunroof panel is tack welded closed and the headliner is loose on the rear sail panels

#20

sorry guys wrong forum

#21

update:

949 Racing Spec E30 wheels will be arriving early August. Keep those orders coming for the premier Spec E30 wheel…:woohoo:

#22

Unless I am missing something, the 949 6UL wheel appears to be illegal in Spec E30 racing.

Rule 9.3.9.3. states that any wheel used in competition “…must be a minimum of thirteen (13) pounds.”

949’s site clearly states that their wheels weigh 11.4 lbs.

949’s listing for 6UL wheels

#23

This wheel doesn’t exist anymore

#24

That’s odd…it shows it is in stock on their website. :huh:

#25

There are very few left and the offset is +36. Not good for E30 anyway. There will be a new generation next year. It won’t be E30 legal though because it still will be lighter than 13 lbs.

#26

That’s too bad…:frowning:

Good looking wheel.