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W. MITTY 10-11-2018 07:36 PM

Can anyone tell me about these wheels?
 
Found this random image and I'd love to procure a set of these wheels. I gather they are Techart Magnesiums, but beyond that the trail goes cold. Anyone have experience with these, or any idea where I might locate a set?
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...4d340ccf83.jpg

Basal Skull 10-12-2018 12:16 AM

Looks a little like rays volk racing te37 ultra. Let me find some pics

Basal Skull 10-12-2018 12:25 AM


W. MITTY 10-12-2018 12:37 AM


Originally Posted by Basal Skull (Post 15354683)
Looks a little like rays volk racing te37 ultra. Let me find some pics

Thanks! Yes, very similar in structure, just one extra spoke on the Rays.

FrenchToast 10-12-2018 01:02 AM

"Find that wheel" - my favorite game!

It was made for Techart by OZ. The model is "Magnesio", just specially inscribed with Techart's logo.

http://www.qsm.com.au/cars/993CTS_5605_1024.jpg

I imagine they are pretty rare.

Lotus "Esprit" version:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/srUAA...LU/s-l1600.jpg

It was somewhat popular in the 90s and 00s with prototype racers. Not uncommon in centerlock.

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...81669cda14.jpg
https://www.motorsportauctions.com/u...es/3994195.jpg

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The OZ Crono is very similar. I imagine it is not magnesium.

https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...8-img_2599.jpg

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The similar Enkei RC5 (hollow spoke) is also rare.

https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...4-img_2750.jpg
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Admittedly, you would be better off sourcing a similarly-looking new wheel from a reputable brand. Unless you are set on the OZ. Not to mention IMO a used magnesium wheel is a little sketchy because of the characteristics of the metal.

The basic star-shaped five spoke is fairly easy to find, helped by its newfound appreciation. The way the spokes return inward to the rim is somewhat uncommon. That spoke treatment is most known on the Rays/Volks wheels.

For similar wheels, see the HRE C105, Champion RS184, CCW SP500 and SP550, Speedline Corse Type 2110, Forgeline SO3.

The Crono III is the only of the Crono series still made by OZ, and doesn't look much the same.

chsu74 10-12-2018 10:11 AM

What happens when you have a set of rare rims and one cracks as mag wheels have a tendency to do? Hence BBS moved from E28s to E88s.

AC/911's 10-13-2018 04:06 PM

Not a pretty wheel............

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