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Old 07-23-2009, 05:14 PM
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Are RIAL wheels good wheels?

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I had a set of Nogaro's (search Show me your wheels thread) and they were good wheels. Well made, strong and the finish was OK too - no complaints from me.
 
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Rial has been a good brand for us at Tirerack. Well made presure castings, decent finish quality. I don't get call backs on them with any regularity.

Their QC reminds me of Borbet. Not cutting edge syle, a more classic approach and very well built.

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Originally Posted by Alex@tirerack
Rial has been a good brand for us at Tirerack. Well made presure castings, decent finish quality. I don't get call backs on them with any regularity.

Their QC reminds me of Borbet. Not cutting edge syle, a more classic approach and very well built.

Alex
Alex, you've been an outstanding member of this community way before I joined back in '05. And even though you folks retail these wheels, I've come to respect your unbiased opinions and recommendations.

roofaS, thanks for experiential inputs as well.
 
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I bought Rial Salerno wheels for our 3 series, they have been great. Made in Germany, better finished than the OEM wheels, lighter than OEM by 6 lbs. each, zero complaints.

Then I helped two friends pick up a set from Tire Rack for their cars...
 
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Originally Posted by mansize
I bought Rial Salerno wheels for our 3 series, they have been great. Made in Germany, better finished than the OEM wheels, lighter than OEM by 6 lbs. each, zero complaints.

Then I helped two friends pick up a set from Tire Rack for their cars...
So, if I score some RIAL wheels can I use my '06 MINI lug bolts or must I buy new ones?
 
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Old 07-31-2009, 08:34 AM
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So, if I score some RIAL wheels can I use my '06 MINI lug bolts or must I buy new ones?
Witch model Rial wheels?

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These....don't have a model number yet.....

Originally Posted by Alex@tirerack
Witch model Rial wheels?

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Here's another, but net very clear.......



Seller says they came off an '05 MCS.
 
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and one more image.....

 
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I got some numbers off the back of the wheels.....

CA 656K1

LK 00 A2

6.5Jx16H2 ET42

Will I need any hub rings?
 
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Those are good looking. We do need rings, I belive we set that up yesterday!

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Originally Posted by Alex@tirerack
Those are good looking. We do need rings, I belive we set that up yesterday!

Alex
Indeed we did. Thanks for calling back. Rings are ordered, you said they should be here Monday or Tuesday. Until then the wheels are sitting in the garage.

Found out they are RIAL model Campo 656 with custom high polish. Offset is 42 and hub opening is 63.3cm.

Thanks again for your help.
 
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Old 08-03-2009, 05:27 AM
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Thanks again for your help.
My pleasure, I'd like to see some pix here when you have time!

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Originally Posted by Alex@tirerack
My pleasure, I'd like to see some pix here when you have time!

Alex
Here you go, check this thread.

...Les
 
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