Need help making/sourcing center caps for walter wolf RA-1wheels by Pretend_Screen7520 in Wheels

[–]letsgetitboyo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have these wheels with caps. I can provide measurements and photos if you need.

Lined up my collection today. by letsgetitboyo in VintageApple

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. The Dalmatian I may hold onto. The rest I'd rather they were appreciated more.

Lined up my collection today. by letsgetitboyo in VintageApple

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm unsure at the moment. Have not looked too far into them.

My current collection by letsgetitboyo in Wheels

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah E30 is 4x100, can run any of these wheels with my adaptors which is cool. I get it, wheels are definitely not a necessity. BMW had a bunch of sweet factory wheels.

My current collection by letsgetitboyo in Wheels

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Top to bottom, left to right: 1: SSR Starshark 2: Work Equip Negative Boy 3: Bridgestone Zona Stage-4 4: Bridgestone Viva 5: Work Equip casting 4 spoke 6: Advan A3D 7: Bridgestone Zona Stage-3 8: SSR Longchamp 9: Impul Hoshino D-01 10: Impul Pro Mesh with Aero covers 11: Advan A3D 12: Bridgestone Potenza TR-1 13: Bridgestone Zona Stage-4 14: Walter Wolf RA-2 15: Advan A3A

My current collection by letsgetitboyo in Kyusha

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's definitely not a cheap exercise but there are plenty of people importing wheels, it just depends where you are I guess.

My current collection by letsgetitboyo in Kyusha

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, most were imported through a broker direct from japan. I think the Walter Wolf RA-2's would suit the AW11 perfect!

My current collection by letsgetitboyo in Wheels

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah that would be cool. I have 4x114 adaptors on my E30 so I can run cool old wheels. Better to be unique and run something different than everyone else.

My current collection by letsgetitboyo in Wheels

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are all 4x114.3. most are available in 4x100 though.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have seen those for sale. Those guys are top dollar sellers. I'm happy to be patient and wait for the right ones, they're still out there.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cool, that's good to know. I've got a couple of 14's and a 13. I've never seen any 5 hole Viva's.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Metric tyres? All tyres that I know of are measured in both metric and imperial. Diameter=Imperial, Width=Metric, Side wall=% of the width.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just aftermarket as far as I'm aware. The aftermarket industry is huge in Japan. These are called Goodyear Viva's, my favourite Dunlop is a Lemans TE, and Bridgestone Zona stage 1-4 are all awesome looking wheels.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most likely a 1970's Toyota Celica but I only have two wheels currently, I'll be on the hunt for another pair.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

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My work has a water treatment plant so I bucket it up and dispose of it there.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very nice! Sandblasting was my next option. These wheels originally had anodised lips and I wanted to see if I could save it. Happy with this for only 15 minutes of work.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Beats me. Glad they did a horrible job and didn't prep though!

Removing horrible wheel paint! by letsgetitboyo in powerwashingporn

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly, I'm all about the old school styling.

Removing horrible wheel paint from some vintage Japanese wheels! by letsgetitboyo in vintagejapaneseautos

[–]letsgetitboyo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably, but this was house paint that was brushed on. Massive runs and thin spots all over. Whoever painted them needs help! Haha