wheels, 9 spoke or 12?

[JetJazz]

I've noticed that some of the 451 fortwos have 12 spoke wheels while the specs state that they are equipped with a Design 5, 9 spoke wheel. Some of the road show smarts had the 12 spoke. Is the 12 spoke an option?

[Smart_ABQ]

I had this same question and the official response I received was that the 9 spoke was the only wheel available. I don't know if the dealers will have the ability to offer the 12 spoke wheel. I certainly hope so.

[eqwalker]

9 spoke only for right now. I, myself, like the 6 spoke rim (like on my avatar) but I don't know when/if I will be able to pick up a set.

[jwight]

I'm holding out for the 15 spoke wheels.

[Smartster]

The 9 spoke is all that will be available in Canada and the US, but you can like I did buy 12 spoke or 6 spoke rims from Europe. They do mount up perfectly BUT you will need to spend some money to have the tire pressure monitors installed.

I have some info on the 6 spokes and the import process I went through here:
http://www.*************/2007/12/6-spoke-black-rims.html

I'll be selling my 12 spoke rims with winter tires shortly, as I've very happy with my 6 spoke rims. I'll post once they're up for sale if your interested.

[Smart_ABQ]

I might be interested but don't think you'll still have them when I take delivery nearer the end of 2008.

[Gortok]

Originally Posted by jwight

I'm holding out for the 15 spoke wheels.

I'm awaiting 3 spoke.

or Coreline



But, then again...I'd be happy with some roadie steelies.
(Hmmmm, maybe I could find some "baby moons" to go on 'em...)

[Gortok]

Right, you swapped your stockers for the EU pulse wheels...
Maybe the Eu system is different??

[Carnut]

[GHammerly]

Originally Posted by Carnut

Very nice Carnut!
I'm thinking about the US 9 spoke wheels for winter use on snow tires, and purchasing a set of 6 spoke wheels (Pulse wheels) to use with better summer tires 175/195's.