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robram12
12-23-2008, 01:43 AM
I came across these:

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/pts/965417888.html

i pm'ed the guy and said ATEV is engraved on the wheels. Not very knowledgeable about them. Unknown offset but said they were on his cousin's M3. I offered him $150 and I'm waiting for reply.
mikemxbike4
12-23-2008, 01:46 AM
If the offset works then go for it.And id definitely take the chrome off
e34moneypit
12-23-2008, 01:48 AM
BMW Rime? I love craigslist sometimes.

Powdercoat them black. 17x10 in the rear? Nice. What're the offsets? Are they ATEV or Azev?
525fourthew1n
12-23-2008, 01:48 AM
If you like them go for it. Personally I'd dechrome and paint them then rock em.

Good luck
robram12
12-23-2008, 01:52 AM
BMW Rime? I love craigslist sometimes.

Powdercoat them black. 17x10 in the rear? Nice. What're the offsets? Are they ATEV or Azev?

my mistake. AZEV A's

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/talagangAZN/azeva.jpg
sachmo12345
12-23-2008, 02:01 AM
Those wheels are sick. 150 would be too good to pass up.
E34N
12-23-2008, 02:12 AM
I'm sure the offset will be wrong since they were on a 3 series.. but for $150.. I'd make them work with some spacers... Actually, if they were on a M3 E46.. the rears will have a correct offset, but not the fronts.

I like them definitely, they look a lot like MKs.
robram12
12-23-2008, 02:13 AM
http://www.cecwheels.com/images/medialibrary/04_azev_pricing.pdf

17x8.5 = $689 each
17x10 = $759 each

:eek::buttrock
sfgearhead
12-23-2008, 02:13 AM
One of my all time favorite wheels, I always wanted them for my Alfa Milano.
robram12
12-23-2008, 03:16 AM
I'm sure the offset will be wrong since they were on a 3 series.. but for $150.. I'd make them work with some spacers... Actually, if they were on a M3 E46.. the rears will have a correct offset, but not the fronts.

I like them definitely, they look a lot like MKs.

engraved on the wheels:

Front: 8 1/2Jx17 H2
Rear: 10J x17 H2

and i went on their site and they have the converstion in MM

front: et 13
rear: et 17

btw, where did you get your wheels stripped and pc'ed? I was looking for that old pm about this but no luck finding it.

thnks
Analog
12-23-2008, 10:19 AM
Pick them up man.

Especially in those sizes.
ShapeShifter
12-23-2008, 10:41 AM
Great score at that price.
BMWM5LOVER
12-23-2008, 01:57 PM
Very nice wheels.
E34N
12-23-2008, 04:50 PM
So did the guy get back to you?
Sam Son
12-23-2008, 05:06 PM
One of my all time favorite wheels, I always wanted them for my Alfa Milano.
haah I was just gonna say we were lookin at them as a possibility for the 164
Deviate
12-23-2008, 05:49 PM
Something bothers me about those wheels. Maybe it's the contour of the spokes and the dimples where they conjoin, maybe it's the lug cover... I don't know. I'm not a fan of them.
MMmmmpower
12-23-2008, 05:54 PM
Not feeling the chrome but for that price why not
robram12
12-23-2008, 10:23 PM
bump for update.

I scored once again!!!:alright The guy (Jorge) accepted my $150 offer. Darn, i could've went lower.:mad Anyways, the wheels were better than expected. The wheels are straight and true. there's a little bit of curve rush on one of the rear wheels. The chrome is in surprisingly great condition. No peeling off or bubbling. Just need to give it a good buff. The bad part is that the wheels were re-drilled for addition lug pattern. So they look like those japanese wheels with multi-lug patterns. Well luckily i can cover them up with the center caps. The center caps could use new center stickers. I'll post pics as soon as i get them cleaned and buff. Then soon enough i'll have them sent out for de-chrome and PC. Finish is to be decided.:D
Jcbe34
12-23-2008, 10:26 PM
Man you've definitely had some nice wheel finds. Congrats man, post pics! I want to see what they really look like. They should have ~3" lips if they are the low offset 10's
robram12
12-23-2008, 10:45 PM
Man you've definitely had some nice wheel finds. Congrats man, post pics! I want to see what they really look like. They should have ~3" lips if they are the low offset 10's

thanks jonathan. The wheels clearly say's ATEV not AZEV on it. Could this be a mock-up. Tried googling it but no luck there. But it say's MADE IN GERMANY on the back of the spoke. The wheels are really light. I'd say lighter than my ACS. Also, I peeled off the BMW sticker on top of the center caps and revealed the original AZEV centers. I'm confuse.

btw. What finish would look good on these. I'll have these on my ArcticGray. I was thinking of something dark but don't really want to go full black.
robram12
01-07-2009, 04:58 AM
Bump for pics as promised.

Did a bit of research and found out that ATEV was the original company name until it was changed in 90's to AZEV. So i guess they're not mock-up/copy wheels. :alright

Currently in chrome but not for long, well, at least till i figure out few things:
1. What finish will go great with Arcticgray? I'm thinking something dark but not black, maybe hyperblack.
2. As you can see one of the center caps is different from the rest. I was thinking of going flat center for the fronts and keep the back as they are or keep them all original (not flat surface).
3. What size tires to go with. Should i go a little stretch or meat? my initial thought was 245/40f 265/40r.

opinions will be appreciated.
naf said. pics:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/talagangAZN/IMG_6932.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/talagangAZN/IMG_6940.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/talagangAZN/IMG_6935.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/talagangAZN/IMG_6979.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v321/talagangAZN/IMG_6961.jpg
Hari
01-07-2009, 06:40 AM
Hey, I used to have a set of those! :) Mine weren't staggered though. You got a great deal by the way!
E34nication
01-07-2009, 07:41 AM
I'm a big fan of the flat caps...not so much the bmw caps. Nice pick-up though. Good looking wheels. Put some meat on them... no stretch needed.
5mall5nail5
01-07-2009, 07:57 AM
Azevs are nice there was an E30 in the parking garage when i was in college that had them
Binjammin
01-07-2009, 10:03 AM
Is that a crack in the pic that shows the made in germany stamp?
pushpins
01-07-2009, 10:23 AM
Do them with the flat caps..

Really nice wheels. See those around here somtimes. Fits the e34 well! :)
BMWM5LOVER
01-07-2009, 11:26 AM
Nice wheels, will look great.
nmp411
01-07-2009, 11:31 AM
Looks great. I like the flat caps as well, they look a lot like the MK caps.
ShapeShifter
01-07-2009, 12:42 PM
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robram12
01-07-2009, 01:02 PM
Hey, I used to have a set of those! :) Mine weren't staggered though. You got a great deal by the way!

i know. i came across your fs thread when i google'd ATEV. man you sold yours cheap.


Is that a crack in the pic that shows the made in germany stamp?

just went out to check and it was just a surface scratch. got me all worried there for a sec.
Binjammin
01-07-2009, 01:21 PM
Are you sure? It's weird to have a scratch like that on the back, you should take a scouring pad to it or bring it to a wheel shop to have them take a look. Better than a wheel coming apart on you.
ricky cash e34
01-07-2009, 05:48 PM
ill give you 151 lol...nice find
4500 RPM
01-07-2009, 05:52 PM
Cool wheels man, would love to see them redone without BMW centers.
E34N
01-07-2009, 09:39 PM
Very nice Rob. If you still wanna get them redone.. I haven't dropped off my wheels yet. Let me know.
robram12
01-07-2009, 10:12 PM
hey ian, i've been meaning to pm you. anyways, when are you thinking of bringing them in? I still gotta find me one center cap so they can be pc'ed with the rest. I forgot to ask you last time, how much did you say they charge per wheel?



Very nice Rob. If you still wanna get them redone.. I haven't dropped off my wheels yet. Let me know.
E34N
01-08-2009, 01:07 AM
I was gonna swing by next week to ask them how much for 2 sets. we can go from there.