3 spoke wheel from Tire Rack

[p1nball]

Originally Posted by MPrice2984

I wonder what they would look like with the color slats removed, they might actually be attractive that way. I bet Tire Rack is pushing a couple of the tire companies to make some + size tires for the OE rims. smarts are about the only cars that you can't + size because of the weird tire sizes.

I think the slats are the problem, one they will collect more brake dust, and make the wheel look cheap. Would look better without slats. That is how I see it. But not a bad deal. Just feel it doesn't fit the smarts lines.
My 2 cents

[smartfloridadad]

do these wheels fit the tires that came from the factory,I don't want to replace the tires ,just the wheels

[SmartPassion]

Don't see why not. But why would you do that? With the 15", you can put wider tires up front for better stability.

Originally Posted by smartfloridadad

do these wheels fit the tires that came from the factory,I don't want to replace the tires ,just the wheels

[VinceLA]

Originally Posted by p1nball

Would look better without slats. That is how I see it.

I think I would like the slat-less look. AC Schnitzer has something like that for BMWs.

[nemo1]

My main concern is how well a 3 spoke wheel will hold up compared to the stock 9 spoke. There are tons of potholes etc. in New York. Also, so far in order to get tires other than Conti's you have to go to 16". Hopefully this will change soon.

[jmartinsmart]

Actually after putting more thought into it, I'd like a set with Black slats, but I would Have the wheel powder coated white before installing the tires.

White wheel with black slats would match my white/black passion great.

Jim

[RussBarnes]

Originally Posted by nemo1

My main concern is how well a 3 spoke wheel will hold up compared to the stock 9 spoke. There are tons of potholes etc. in New York. Also, so far in order to get tires other than Conti's you have to go to 16". Hopefully this will change soon.

I beg your pardon.......I have four Michelin 185/60 - 15's on mine. Fit great, fill the wheelwells, but don't hit. Ride GREAT, corner many times better than stock Conti's, are quieter and should last many more miles. Only down sides are that they are a little taller (1") and it hurts the acceleration a little (but Doug Thorley brought it back) and while the speedo now reads right, the odometer is off 5.6%.

[jmartinsmart]

Originally Posted by RussBarnes

I beg your pardon.......I have four Michelin 185/60 - 15's on mine. Fit great, fill the wheelwells, but don't hit. Ride GREAT, corner many times better than stock Conti's, are quieter and should last many more miles. Only down sides are that they are a little taller (1") and it hurts the acceleration a little (but Doug Thorley brought it back) and while the speedo now reads right, the odometer is off 5.6%.

Russ, are you saying that you have 'these' wheels we are discussing? I'd love to see pics.

Jim

[Karl Roth]

Nice to see some mainstream support coming on line. Steel wheels and snow tires?
karl

[Smartfor2guy]

Originally Posted by nemo1

My main concern is how well a 3 spoke wheel will hold up compared to the stock 9 spoke. There are tons of potholes etc. in New York. Also, so far in order to get tires other than Conti's you have to go to 16". Hopefully this will change soon.

The plus is that these wheels are available in 16 inch..