Help me find wheels

[straight6pwr]

ACS type 1/2 reps? Borbet Type A reps?

ESM has borbet A in 16x8, not sure if you consider them "ebay" brand

[B C]

Funny thing, ive visited ESM's site quite a bit in the last year but was fixated on their bottlecap style wheel but the ESM bottlecap style wheel just looked a little bit off so I moved on. The Impul Silhouette is more along the lines of what I would want in a bottlecap style wheel. I haven't been back to ESM since I have decided on a style of wheel. Thanks for mentioning it. 

I'd be looking for this with a flat center cap 
 

along the lines of this 

[straight6pwr]

you'd have to buy real Borbets + buy flat caps, or, have them custom made for anything off-brand.

the ones you posted on the white car are clearly custom-made for the ESM brand wheels

[straight6pwr]

to add to your possible list of 'used' wheels to look for

Azev A

Racing Dynamic RGR

[Jdesign]

straight6pwr said:

you'd have to buy real Borbets + buy flat caps, or, have them custom made for anything off-brand.

the ones you posted on the white car are clearly custom-made for the ESM brand wheels

Yup.

Is there a reason you want "NEW" wheels?

Why not get something that is a quality used wheel that isnt made from chinesium? 

Also: What is the price range for 400 Bob? ___________

[Jdesign]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/wto/d/alpina-replica-wheels-and/6598067072.html

[m42b32]

If you're interested in a minilite/watanabe style wheel these look pretty decent assuming the offset works (Enkie Compe), they've got tires that will fit an e30 too

https://madison.craigslist.org/wto/d/firehawk-tires-on-enkei-wheels/6588112923.html

[P_Roloff]

There’s also a seller with two sets of euroweaves asking $899 per set shipped, I’ll send the link to the r3v ad tonight.

[B C]

Jdesign said:

Yup.

Is there a reason you want "NEW" wheels?

Why not get something that is a quality used wheel that isnt made from chinesium? 

Also: What is the price range for 400 Bob? ___________

New gives me control over getting exactly what I want with no curb rash or compromises such as color, offset, or running adapters.

Price range = HA! well,  low enough to cause ridicule. Go easy on me...~$750

The way I have to play the game is: I could have a worn out leaking  S52 and real BBS wheels on budget all season tires, or a freshened up modded M52 and cheap wheels on good rubber. There are compromises.

Thanks for the feedback so far

[m42b32]

snap said:

The way I have to play the game is: I could have a worn out leaking  S52 and real BBS wheels on budget all season tires, or a freshened up modded M52 and cheap wheels on good rubber. There are compromises.

Nothing wrong with that at all!

Have you considered 15" wheels? There are a bunch of affordable spec e30 wheels(euroweave fitment), plus 15" rubber has a much better selection/prices. Some examples:

Dforce LTW5 (15x7 et25): https://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-1430-d-force-ltw5-15x70-et25-silver-wheel-13lbs-e30-318iis-325iis/

Kosei K1 (15x7 et25): https://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=runWheelSearch&initialPartNumber=KR22S&wheelMake=Kosei&wheelModel=K1 Racing&wheelFinish=Silver Painted&showRear=no&autoMake=BMW&autoModel=325i&autoYear=1989&autoModClar=

I'm not a big fan of the 15" version, but...Team dynamics Pro Race 1.2 (15x7 et25): http://www.bimmerworld.com/Wheels-Tires/Wheels/Team-Dynamics-Pro-Race-1-2-15x7-E30.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl_jN_Jif2wIVyySBCh3bGwHWEAQYASABEgI9wvD_BwE

[B C]

15" wont do unless they are euroweaves, the wheels must be 16" to be worth making a move.

[Earl]

I have a set of Artec Type L's but the lips all got bent in shipping=(

[Jdesign]

snap said:

15" wont do unless they are euroweaves, the wheels must be 16" to be worth making a move. 

AMEN brotha. 16's are where its at. 

$750 is a good price for what you are looking for and I would think you could easily find something that isnt cheap junk. 

Also, do you know how to work an aerosol paint can?

[straight6pwr]

Rota Slipstream became popular back in the day as one of the only direct fit 16x8 wheels

it may be hard to find a set new, but used ones are out there.

you can get new silver ones in 16x7, but 16x8 is only black/gunmetal etc

https://www.18racing.com/collections/slipstream/products/rota-slipstream-1670-4x100-40-67-1-full-polish-steel-grey

[straight6pwr]

i heard 'bottlecaps' someone in there. the offset or price are not ideal, but

https://www.sdtwdirect.com/16x8-silver-machined-klutch-km16-wheels-4x100-fits-acura-honda-mini-cooper-rims.html

[B C]

[straight6pwr]

compo's look great, although those are 17s and scarily redrilled!

available in 16x8 through custom order $$$$

https://www.comp.co.uk/products/product.asp?item=th1680-82-223

[m42b32]

straight6pwr said:

compo's look great, although those are 17s and scarily redrilled!

available in 16x8 through custom order $$$$

https://www.comp.co.uk/products/product.asp?item=th1680-82-223

Compomotive TH's are amazing!

That black car has Impul Silhouette's, they're no longer in production and tough to find unfortunately 

After looking at the Impul/Compo TH/etc, the ESM version of those large bottle caps/turbine wheels does look a bit off

Edit: I think it's the center caps. The ESM wheels look pretty cool if you leave them off:

[HipMF]

^^^ seriously? Do it right the first time and fugetaboutit.

Edit: Mitch wasn't here, someone had to start talking sensibly around here. Also, by "fugetaboutit", I meant "check them for cracks every couple months". Probably not a good choice for the OCD crowd...

[P_Roloff]

Brock B1?