New wheels ordered from over the pond!

[Khill007]

So, I have always been a fan of BBS style wheels but there aren't many options in 4x108 here in the states. My car is Ingot Silver so I wanted a very hyper silver look to offset the dull silver. Not a big fan of black wheels as I think they have run their course. Every other vehicle you see has them. I'm out!

Final wheel choices were between the Rota Blitz in 17x7.5, 4x108, with +45 offset, and Riva DTM, 4x108, 17x7, with +42 offset. I'm not sure what I'm going to do in terms of suspension or tires yet so I chose the Riva DTM for a couple of reasons.

A. The Rivas seem to have a more modern design and the hyper silver really pops! These wheels are manufactured by MSW UK and the Rota's just seem dated in appearance to me and the hyper silver option isn't quite as nice in my opinion when compared to the Riva's!?!?

B. Not being clear on tire and suspension yet the offset and width of the Riva's just seemed more versitle.

So, here is a stock pic. Just ordered last night so I'm sure it will be 7-14 days before I receive them from the UK!!!

 

[Turbo65]

They look good

 

[Superfly Snook]

Nice find! I've been trolling UK sites looking for wheel options also. Where did you find these? Can't wait to see how they look on your FiST.

EDIT: Looks like I found the supplier: www.mswuk.com

 

[M-Sport fan]

Those might also look good in black chrome (NOT really 'black' whatsoever).

But then yes, ANY chrome type wheel is a BITCH to maintain properly.

 

[Khill007]

I am patiently tracking via DHL! Flew out of Heathrow last night, no updates since then. Hopefully over the Atlantic!! :

I will post a couple of links as to where to source wheels in UK. I actually found those on the UK EBay site. 872.00 shipped isn't bad. Hell, the Rota Blitz were 881.00 I think?!?

: )

 

[RoboEmu]

I really want to see this. I love the BBS style on Volkswagens, I think they will look great on our cars.

 

[Khill007]

I really want to see this. I love the BBS style on Volkswagens, I think they will look great on our cars.

A teaser!!!!! Long story short...had to order TPMS sensors before I could mount these?!? The suspense is killing me!!!!

 

[Khill007]

Nice find! I've been trolling UK sites looking for wheel options also. Where did you find these? Can't wait to see how they look on your FiST.

EDIT: Looks like I found the supplier: www.mswuk.com

Hey man, best site there is!!!!!!

https://www.performancealloys.com/index.aspx

Go to the "Search by Size" link. All kinds of rims! They even carry the wheels that are on the Loder1889 FiST.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/loder1899-tunes-ford-fiesta-st-to-235-hp-photo-gallery-71848.html

 

[Waterfan]

Love the BBS style also. What is the weight on your Rivas?

 

[Khill007]

Love the BBS style also. What is the weight on your Rivas?

I'll have to do some research but they are pretty darn light?!?! I was very surprised when I lifted them out of the box.

Can you guys see the pictures? I could have sworn they showed up on my pc...nothing on the iPad?!?

 

[Khill007]

I wasn't sure if these pics showed up. I couldn't see them on my iPad?!?

I just went by Pep Boys and bought another set of Cooper RS3-A's in 205-45-17. I was very impressed with this tire for the $$$ in stock size. Very grippy and VERY smooth and quite!!!! Provided UPS get here with my damn TPMS sensors I will have them mounted today!

Woohooo...

: )

 

[Turbo65]

They look great, looking forward to seeing them on

 

[RoboEmu]

Those look awesome. Can't wait to see them on the car.