Star Shaped Alloys

[Taz]

Anyone know of any good quality star shaped alloys that are suitable for the FiST? I'd especially be interested in any that can be made with a good concave 'cause I'm planning on getting some flares added.

Also, what are 3SDM wheels like quality wise 'cause I quite like the looks of THESE?

 

[Jabbit]

Anyone know of any good quality star shaped alloys that are suitable for the FiST? I'd especially be interested in any that can be made with a good concave 'cause I'm planning on getting some flares added.

Also, what are 3SDM wheels like quality wise 'cause I quite like the looks of THESE?

I've been tempted by those wheels since they come in a 16x9 but wasn't sure on fitment. Fifteen52 makes a couple options you might like - https://whoosh-motorsports.myshopify.com/collections/ford-fiesta-st-interior-exterior?page=3

 

[axelmckenzie]

It looks pretty cool, it's not the usual 5-spoke wheel pattern that I see online.

 

[Taz]

I've been looking into those wheels. From what I can gather they based the design on the wheels of the Ferrari F-40. Their deep concave measurements are also really popular even with owners of smaller cars like the Fiesta ST! Here's some samples I found, one on a Mini and the others fitted to some Fiestas. I just wish they had some samples without the silly clown car suspension fitted. But the pics do still give you a good idea of what they'd look like.















The last sample had the most sensible suspension there (which isn't saying much). I think the wheels look very nice and have brilliant concaves. Like I said, I plan to get flairs fitted and my arches cut, so I'll probably go for 18in and wider as well, so they'll look even better! The added bonus is that the company has stockists relatively local to where I live, so it should be pretty easy to get a set ordered that exactly fit my modified car.

 

[M-Sport fan]

They do resemble the Cromodoras which were on the prancing hossies during the '80s and 90s.

 

[mark_SC]

Looking at the specs on 3SDM's page today, 17x8 et 35 is "Arriving 2021" in 4x108... Whether or not that happens remains to be seen. It would probably require a good amount of camber to fit, though.

 

[Taz]

Looking at the specs on 3SDM's page today, 17x8 et 35 is "Arriving 2021" in 4x108... Whether or not that happens remains to be seen. It would probably require a good amount of camber to fit, though.

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I'd still probably go for 18s, once the arches are modified, of course. I never understood why so many people opt for wonky looking wheels. What with that and the ultra low suspension I half expect to see Biffo the Clown driving!


I've seen some people having paint jobs done on those wheels, something I'm planning on having done myself. I'll probably end up having this scheme done only replace the green with a metallic red.