Guys,

I'm looking for 17x8.5 wheels with an E36 offset to use as track wheels.

Which means, I'm looking for wheels which are both light, and strong, and hopefully not outrageously expensive.

I know the SSR Comp's come in that size, but I'm less than impressed with the overall strength of these wheels.

I was looking at the Kosei, K1 Racing wheels from Tirerack, but they no longer seem to have any stock (or even a listing) in E36 fitments.

Any other sources for the K1 Racing? Any other suggestions on similar, lightweight, strong wheels for serious track use?


Thanks,


Pat

Originally posted by Bad-Karma
Guys,

I'm looking for 17x8.5 wheels with an E36 offset to use as track wheels.

Which means, I'm looking for wheels which are both light, and strong, and hopefully not outrageously expensive.

I know the SSR Comp's come in that size, but I'm less than impressed with the overall strength of these wheels.

I was looking at the Kosei, K1 Racing wheels from Tirerack, but they no longer seem to have any stock (or even a listing) in E36 fitments.

Any other sources for the K1 Racing? Any other suggestions on similar, lightweight, strong wheels for serious track use?


Thanks,


Pat



I've been using oem double-spokes, 8.5"x17" all four corners, but looking for a suitable replacement since cracking one of the double-spokes. BBS CH is 8.5"x17", not a real lightweight though. Isn't there an RC or RX fitment in 8.5"x17" too? I've also been considering the SSR Comp, the smaller sizes seem to be holding up better. I think it comes down to tire sidewall, get down to a 30 or 35 series and there simply isn't enough sidewall. K1's went out of production already I hear?

Post 'em if you find 'em, I'd be interested to know what else is available too.


///badmonkey