Vial wheels.....any info on them?

[lanemeyer14]

If you really want these wheels and haven't seen them anywhere in the past couple months, then get them. Figure $200 for the tires, another $40 for mounting and balancing, $50 for shipping, so they are costing you an estimated (by me) $160.

Are they in the shape you want and can you afford them?

(Also, why is he getting rid of them? I would wonder about that.)

If all questions are answered to your satisfaction, you have our blessings. :p

Of course, we expect pictures on your car within 8 hours upon arrival.

Make sure they're clean and presentable!

You may thank us at that time for our sage wisdom.

Karl

Haha, yeah, they look really clean from the pics. He only offered them up because I posted a wtb ad on vwvortex.....judging from the background of the pics he sent he's not hurting for wheels. I'm waiting to hear back from another guy that has a similar looking set in my area for $250.....they're not vials and not in as good condition though. Just hate dishing out that much money for something like wheels for the sole fact that they're something I want and not something I need. Thanks for the advice and wisdom though Karl!

[woodyvw16v]

thats not a bad deal for decent wheels (no bends or major rash but maybe a bit scuffed and showing their age) with decent new tires. esp shipped. shipping can completly ruin a good price.

[lanemeyer14]

Still thinking about the Vials....also found another cool looking set and the guy only wants $100 (no tires). They're 14's though, and I was really wanting to go with 13's. Anyway, any opinions on these?

[JPT]

^ Good deal.

Here's something similar. Fairly common and inexpensive too.


They are 13" x 5", 4 x 100mm bolt pattern and +45mm offset.

They have the Aspire sized center bore of 54.1mm too.

They came on late 80's to early 90's Toyota Corollas.

[ejp2fast]

i picked up some exactly like this at the JY last year.
They are 14's that are 4x100's +38 offset.
Picked them off of a 91 Jetta wolfsburg edition and they say enkei but I can't find squat on info on them...
Want to paint them after i do the aspire swap..

[Aaronbrook37]

Get the 14's. The extra weight isn't that important when you factor in more practical tire selection, size, and slick availability.

[lanemeyer14]

^ Good deal.

Here's something similar. Fairly common and inexpensive too.


They are 13" x 5", 4 x 100mm bolt pattern and +45mm offset.

They have the Aspire sized center bore of 54.1mm too.

They came on late 80's to early 90's Toyota Corollas.

Definitely like those too!

i picked up some exactly like this at the JY last year.
They are 14's that are 4x100's +38 offset.
Picked them off of a 91 Jetta wolfsburg edition and they say enkei but I can't find squat on info on them...
Want to paint them after i do the aspire swap..

Nice looking wheels

Get the 14's. The extra weight isn't that important when you factor in more practical tire selection, size, and slick availability.

True. I just wanted 13's for some reason. The set for $100 are 14x6 +32 offset....think I'll have any fitment issues?

[Aaronbrook37]

I doubt it... maybe some small rear spacers, but that's to be expected. Plus they're pretty cheap anyway.

[Safety Guy]

14 X 6" with 32mm offset sounds good. If anything, the lesser offset will push the outer rim nearer your fender lip. But unless you run wide tires that may not happen. I'd like to see those on a Festiva!

In comparison, Miata 14 X 6" wheels are 40 or 45mm offset. My VW alloys are 13 X 5.5" with 38 offset and they fit really well with my old 165/70s.

I'd go with the cheaper 14s and see how they do.

I'd like to find a set of those Corolla mesh wheels if they're not too heavy (no more than 13 pounds) or costly. My VW alloys are a bit heavy at 15 pounds each.

Karl

[perucho]

Definitely like those too!


Nice looking wheels


True. I just wanted 13's for some reason. The set for $100 are 14x6 +32 offset....think I'll have any fitment issues?

The tires will rub on the rear fender lips. I had 13x5.5 +34 and had to roll the lip. Very minor rubbing though, and only when the suspension bottomed out (gr2 shocks, FMS springs). The tires were 175/70/13. You should be able to make it work very easily.

[lanemeyer14]

The tires will rub on the rear fender lips. I had 13x5.5 +34 and had to roll the lip. Very minor rubbing though, and only when the suspension bottomed out (gr2 shocks, FMS springs). The tires were 175/70/13. You should be able to make it work very easily.

Cool! I'll probably pick them up. Guess I'll be going on a road trip soon since they're 4+ hours away. Probably still worth it for $100 though

[DriverOne]

I'd like to find a set of those Corolla mesh wheels if they're not too heavy (no more than 13 pounds) or costly. My VW alloys are a bit heavy at 15 pounds each.

Karl

They're not heavy. They weigh 12lbs. That's what I'm rollin'. (Haters, hatin' on my gold meshies and you haven't even seen 'em...)

[JPT]

They're not heavy. They weigh 12lbs.

That's all I need to know. I'm grabbing a set. Can't find Honda VX's and the Prelude rims I got weigh 15 lbs and are in poor condition

[lanemeyer14]

That's all I need to know. I'm grabbing a set. Can't find Honda VX's and the Prelude rims I got weigh 15 lbs and are in poor condition

There's a set of vx's for sale near me but the guy wants $200 +steelies