"Affordable" decently big wheels

[flagoworld]

14x6 or 15x7 or anything in between

 

They don't have to be "desirable", but they can't have any cracks or dents.

 

Not looking to spend a bunch of money on a really nice set of wheels, but want to upgrade from my tiny 13x5s.

 

EDIT for clarification: Looking to shy away from the "this car is missing its hubcaps" look, so stock steelies, bottle caps, and wheels with a lot of big flat faces of metal are less preferred. Certainly that rules out most "affordable" wheels, but I hope there are some out there that pique my interest just enough. Thanks.

Edited January 31, 2019 by flagoworld

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[wegweiser]

E30 BBS wheels are plentiful and affordable. 6.5" x 14" - and they fit perfectly with 185 width tires. Center caps for them can get pricey if they're not included in whatever set you buy...but they're a classic alternative that looks timeless and (in my opinion) super tasteful. 

[flagoworld]

1 minute ago, wegweiser said:

E30 BBS wheels are plentiful and affordable. 6.5" x 14" - and they fit perfectly with 185 width tires. Center caps for them can get pricey if they're not included in whatever set you buy...but they're a classic alternative that looks timeless and (in my opinion) super tasteful. 

 

Those are indeed quite nice looking! If anyone has any, shoot me a message

 

[wegweiser]

4 minutes ago, flagoworld said:

 

Those are indeed quite nice looking! If anyone has any, shoot me a message

 

They were once pretty expensive - even used...but prices have dropped a lot lately. I bet a reasonably straight set in need of fresh cleaning / fresh painting could be had for $250-300 +/-. I might even have a set of these available in the spring... but not until then, I'm afraid. 

[ray_]

30 minutes ago, wegweiser said:

E30 BBS wheels are plentiful and affordable. 6.5" x 14" - and they fit perfectly with 185 width tires. Center caps for them can get pricey if they're not included in whatever set you buy...but they're a classic alternative that looks timeless and (in my opinion) super tasteful. 

 

 

Wow!

 

I've never seen clean ones!

 

[wegweiser]

5 minutes ago, ray_ said:

 

 

Wow!

 

I've never seen clean ones!

 

 

 

Like seeing a Land Rover with ALL the warning lights on the dashboard actually off!

 

[flagoworld]

You should see my transmission. If I can clean that, I can clean some wheels...

Edited January 31, 2019 by flagoworld

[02Les]

10 hours ago, ray_ said:

 

 

Wow!

 

I've never seen clean ones!

 

 

One of the hardest wheels to keep looking clean. Need an array of toothbrushes to get in between the spokes.

[wegweiser]

42 minutes ago, 02Les said:

 

One of the hardest wheels to keep looking clean. Need an array of toothbrushes to get in between the spokes.

I buy 1" wide disposable paint brushes. Spray on wheel cleaner...let it sit for 3-5 minutes, then scrub and rinse. 

 

[ray_]

13 minutes ago, wegweiser said:

I buy 1" wide disposable paint brushes. Spray on wheel cleaner...let it sit for 3-5 minutes, then scrub and rinse. 

 

 

 

I spend less time

 

[flagoworld]

I’m surprised the better 3/4 lets you drive in that death trap with the child

[ray_]

It's better to beg forgiveness than to ask permission.

 

['76mintgrün'02]

10 hours ago, ray_ said:

I spend less time

 

the rears look nice...

 

[ray_]

I have been thinking about cleaning and painting those...