Gotta be classic BBS.
Photograph Courtesy Mackin Industries
When it comes to split-spoke wheels, what do you like? Classic BBS or a different take?
A well-defined pocket around the lugs or a more gradual transition into the spokes? Parallel spokes or ones that converge a bit? One- or three-piece construction? How much lip–or do you prefer spokes that run all the way to the edge of the rim?
And we haven’t even gotten to colors or construction techniques.
Discuss.
I am going to say that the new Volk 21A–that’s it in the lead photo–got me thinking about this topic. Each brand has its own take on a long-time fave.
The picture is about perfect for me. I HATE center sections that protrude from the lip in any way, I will snag that on every curb from here to Seattle. I LOVE deep-dish wheels, though I understand that it not an option for most modern cars, so these strike a good balance for me.
I also like the number of spokes; too few make the wheel look weak, too many makes it look heavy. This is about right.
My only change would be more space around the bolt/lug holes, I like some clearance for my socket.
BMW Style 65 for me. Best looking wheel BMW has ever made, especially in the 18x9.5. Also brutally expensive.
In reply to David S. Wallens :
As a racer I gotta get rid of brake heat. The more open the wheel the greater the heat radiation is.
Hey Dave, I am a wheel guy like you. I look at them like art. I have sets of wheels that I have purchased brand new over the years and have never even had them mounted, preferring just to look at them.
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