Similar 350Sport wheels

[superdave]

Just visited www.larkspeed.com for some side lenses when I came across the alloys section. Went to OZ and the a very similar wheel to the 350Sport (not identical). They are OZ Crono Evo. I wonder if they can custom fit this to an Esprit. They should physically be able to as they know the PCD and offsets.
I know the tie up with Lotus, but can they use this wheel to fit an Esprit?

www.larkspeed.com/pages/productpages/alloy_oz1.html

[karmavore]

They look cool but they 8 inches is a bit narrow.

[superdave]

karmavore said: They look cool but they 8 inches is a bit narrow.

I know but the enquiry to see if will custom make wider as to be worth a try.
I know compomotive will custom make any of their wheels to fit any car, maybe doors can find something he likes there.

Cheers,



Dave Walters

[superdave]

ps. The 3 piece OZ look pretty cool as well. They come in 8.5" and 10" wide x 18" which may suit people better.

Cheers,


Dave Walters

[Child0fthecorn]

Just visited www.larkspeed.com for some side lenses when I came across the alloys section. Went to OZ and the a very similar wheel to the 350 Sport (not identical). They are OZ Crono Evo. I wonder if they can custom fit this to an Esprit. They should physically be able to as they know the PCD and offsets.
I know the tie up with Lotus, but can they use this wheel to fit an Esprit?

I've seen these on a few websites and they are almost exactly the same with a few differences...

1. The centre design
2. They have "OZ racing" written on the spoke (sport 350's have "Esprit" on thiers)
3. They are made of Aluminium

"real" Sport 350 wheels are OZ Crono Magnesio and are made of magnesium, but you can buy these seperate too, although being one of the lightest wheels money can buy I'm guessing they are gonna be expensive but still they were used on some nice cars (Mclaren f1 LM and Morgan Aero 8)

I might have been imagining it but I'm sure I read on the www.espritfactfile.com that Sport 350 wheels were also an option from Lotus for 2000MY cars

I think these wheels would look good and be a LOT cheaper than the magnesium wheels but you might have trouble getting them in the right size and bolt pattern (Lotus might have a deal with OZ not to sell them in the Esprint size/bolt pattern like Lotus did with the steering wheel kit from Momo www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=17&h=0&t=26939)

Just my thoughts,
Tony

(PS. sorry to get off topic but this has been bothering me, is it "Sport 350" or "350 Sport" ?? just curious)

[FJ40]

As far as I know now one has been able to get OZ wheels for a Lotus direct. They are my favorate also.

Dan