Kosei K1's for DD?

[psu325i]

I see a lot of people buy the Kosei K1's for track use. Is there any reason why people don't use these for daily driving? I think they are some fairly nice looking, light, inexpensive wheels. Any comments?

I am running Bilstein Sport+H&R Sport... what width wheel can I use without having to roll my fenders? Would I run into issues with 17" 8.5" K1s?

Thanks a lot!

[fsmtnbiker]

I ran the Kosei's on the street all season last summer - No reason you can't, but you have to be careful of potholes. The Kosei's are bendable, and easier than a forged or otherwise more robust wheel. I didn't have any troubles.

I had 245/40-17s all around and they fit with no problems in the back. I ran a 15mm spacer up front - They *barely* cleared without it, but I don't know if they would have cleared a stock style strut. I would run a 5mm spacer up front just to be safe.

[WillC]

I ran Kosei's for a year or so on my E30 M3 and had no problems at all with them. I say go for it.

[Digitalwave]

There is no reason not to run them on the street, save for the fact that most people don't find them very attractive.

[pbonsalb]

I have probably 20,000 street miles on my Kosei in 3 season use in NH. I run snows on Contours in winter (that mileage not included in the 20,000).

[psu325i]

i have about 12k on my koseis...they are powder coated semi gloss black and i often get compliments

pics of your koseis fishforlife? :D

anybody know about fitment for my 325i?

[Roktgr]

There is no reason not to run them on the street, save for the fact that most people don't find them very attractive.

I think a set powdercoated white would look good with my blue 328. I'd run them.

[psu325i]

Nice! What width are those wheels? Your car looks low.. what is your suspension setup?

I wonder how silver k1s look on alpine...

[bmw325e30]

I just threw my Kosei's on my car. Daily driven, you just gotta be careful.

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee249/shepardgw/DSC00646.jpg

http://i235.photobucket.com/albums/ee249/shepardgw/DSC00650.jpg

[Ace M3]

No worries.

I've heard some horror stories with powdercoating though. I'd suggest painting instead of powdercoating as the heating-cooling process can make them brittle. I love em

[bmwpowere36m3]

I got em on my DD, just don't run thru any potholes (just like any other wheel, but these will bend a little easier).

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2284/1927091912_ea5ed9bd78_b.jpg

[fsmtnbiker]

Nice! What width are those wheels? Your car looks low.. what is your suspension setup?

I wonder how silver k1s look on alpine...

Ask and you shall receive:

[fsmtnbiker]

I wasn't (and still am not) a fan of the capless look. I'd have preferred something other than the BMW caps, but those were all I had laying around.

[psu325i]

Niiiice! Thanks! They look sick on alpine. I was actually concerned about both the caps and looking at my *wince* stock brakes. The spokes are so thin I know I'm going to be itchin for some brembos in no time.

Anyway, the poll is 7-1 in favor of k1 DDs... so I'm close to pulling the trigger. Where do you get the roundels for caps? size? What about other caps? kosei make them??

[speedminded]

It's a discontinued wheel so kinda sucks if you have buy another one due to pot holes or whatever. If anyone's familiar with the Atlanta's way of repairing things...put a 1.5" thick steel plate in the middle of the road and laugh at people that run into it :stickoutt

[psu325i]

They are discontinued? I still see them being sold... and seem somewhat common? What would you consider to be a comparable weight/price/quality wheel? PA roads are the worst! So this definitely is a concern...

[bmw325e30]

I thought they were still available from Tirerack? Correct me if I'm wrong :dunno

[ChItalian1027]

go for it man!! i think they are still be produced. i'd paint them gunmetal