Different wheels for S3

[CAM79]

What wheels (including after-market) do you think look best on a S3?

Any pics?

I'm currently thinking of trying to get hold of a set of Essex/early turbo (split rim) wheels, I guess BBS don't make these anymore, so does anybody have any? Were these 16"?

[DrieStone]

I (with the help of others) have compiled some wheel information for the S3/TE at http://esprit.driestone.com/index.php/Esprit/Wheels

[hilly]

I have fitted a set of Azev 'A' to my S3.

16" front, 17" rear.

Have a look at my page on LEW (www.lotusespritworld.co.uk/EOwners/Hill.html)

Andy

[PatHeald at Work]

CAM79 said:

What wheels (including after-market) do you think look best on a S3? Any pics? I'm currently thinking of trying to get hold of a set of Essex/early turbo (split rim) wheels, I guess BBS don't make these anymore, so does anybody have any? Were these 16"?

The Essex split rims were made, I think, by Compromotive. They were 15".

These rims were also a 4 bolt wheel, so won't fit on your S3 unless it has the early 4 bolt hubs.

Most S3s have a 5 bolt hub. The BBS cross spoke wheels fitted to the later S3 Turbos look similar to the Essex rims, but are a one piece wheel with a 5 bolt pattern. They are also 15". The BBS front rims are all but unobtainable new.

In my opinion, the Speedline wheels fitted to the S2 are the nicest wheel by far, but I have strange tastes.

Pat.

[britten_mark]

PatHeald at Work said:

In my opinion, the Speedline wheels fitted to the S2 are the nicest wheel by far, but I have strange tastes. Pat.

You are not alone, brother.

>> Edited by britten_mark on Monday 29th March 13:50