NM RSe12's, Michelin PSS 215/40/18…











-Steven

 

Love everything about that Roadster, Blue Toy. What are you lowered on? It sits perfect, IMO.

 

Thanks Albie! It's on NM RS Alpha springs which I have been super happy with.



-Steven

 

What are the best places to shop online for rims? I've looked on Tire Rack (have bought tires from them before) and do love the Breytons, but I'd like to be able to do some more looking around.

Also, do the stock TPMS sensors and valves work on aftermarket rims, or will I need to purchase new sensors with wheels?

 

I know they are stock, but they just look so sweet and i love them

 

[/ATTACH] New rims!



Since I can't seem to edit properly on the iPad...the red ones are new.

 

Nice. Maybe you should colour match your side mirrors.

 

Glad to see another pepper white R53 with red wheels. Those are the Sparco Assetto Gara wheels right? I was looking at those, but decided on SSR Type-C 16's to save some weight when I found some for sale on here. Your wheels look as good as I thought they would! Mine are just spray painted because I wasn't sure if I would like the red, but I'll get them powdercoated soon enough.

 

My new wheels I put on recently. Getting lowered next week when I receive my Koni's

 

Sweat picture, I mean Mini!

 

Here are my wheels - my Birthday present from my wife and kids - 16x7" ET30 OZ Alleggeritas with Toyo R1R tyres. Still on stock suspension until next month.

 

Yes, they are the Sparco rims, took a long time to decide. We are happy with the look...now we are looking at roof graphics to tie it all together. It's been a challenge finding them, seems we will likely have to get them online and have it shipped from the UK.

 

Any comments about the NM Engineering RSe05 rims? I see a few people have them. I'm a little worried about durability, but otherwise they are exactly what I'm looking for - 5 spoke pattern, gunmetal gray, and compatible with the stock TPMS. (Also still wondering whether the stock TPMS sensors and valves can be swapped to new rims.)

 

I bought a pair of used rims and they were in very good shape. They still are. I've only had them on for a short while now due to the weather here but So far so good. And they are compatible with OEM TPMS.

 

I don't have the RSe05's, but I do own the RSe07's. I ran those as my winter set and can tell you the quality is top notch. The wheels have shown no signs of degradation throughout a severe Chicago winter, and have proved very durable dealing with our legendary pot holes. I believe they are manufactured in Japan, and meet all the major quality standards. I just purchased a set of RSe12's for my summer set.


-Steven

 

Les Schwab wheels!

 

Over the winter I decided to updrade to a set of O.Z. Racing Italia 150's.
I could not be happier with my choice.

 

Thanks for the feedback. I think I'm sold on the NM rims and their alpha spring kit. Will post when it's all installed.

 

Les Schwab even makes their own brand wheels now? They've come a long way I guess.

 

Edit that - I'm doing to do the springs and shocks first, then wheels. Ordered a Koni + H&R set of shocks and springs. The rims can wait a little while....

 

Naw, I just bought them from Les Schwab. I liked them.

 

Good idea, I just ordered my Koni/H&R springs with h-sport control arms, getting it installed next Wednesday at Detroit Tuned. Enjoy the ride when you get it installed!

 

Ruff Racing R350, wrapped in Kumho Ecsta 215/40/ZR18

 

 

On what color car?