FPS 13" x 5.5" Italian Alloys

[oh2ryan]

Hello FAQers,

 

I am looking for a set of Italian FPS wheels for my Italian 2002tii. They are reported as a factory alloy option or dealer equipped wheel from the early 70s. The link from the wheels section has a nice description and some photos seen here: 

 

 

I am looking for a full set, but will purchase singles, or a pair, if anyone has a straggler laying around. They will be going on my 1971 2002tii originally delivered to Italy (vin 2700497). These are exactly what my tii needs! Any pointers or intel would be greatly appreciated!

 

-Ryan

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ryanmack11@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Edited May 8, 2018 by RCM3

[Conserv]

Just as an FYI, Ryan,

 

I bought my set out of Italy — who knows how long they were together as a set — and two of them have a BMW roundel cast into their faces, and two of them do not have a BMW roundel. Otherwise, their markings are identical.

 

I have speculated that perhaps FPS sold the rims both through BMW and in the aftermarket arena. But I don’t have a lick of evidence for that. Maybe earlier rims did not have the roundel while later ones did — or vice versa! How does the roundel, or absence of a roundel, make me feel? I love them all equally....?

 

Can’t find a photo of a roundel version. Here’s the front and rear of a “non-roundel” version.

 

Good luck and best regards,

 

Steve

 

Edited May 31, 2018 by Conserv

[oh2ryan]

@Conserv

 

Nice, I didn’t realize those were your wheels in the photos you shared! Very cool! Always a wealth of info from you. 

 

What do I have to do to purchase them from ya?  

 

Ryan

[oh2ryan]

Found a set of 13 x 6 Stilauto Diana alloys from Italy instead. Thanks 

[Conserv]

1 hour ago, oh2ryan said:

Found a set of 13 x 6 Stilauto Diana alloys from Italy instead. Thanks 

 

I saw those for sale, Ryan. Much rarer than the Italian option alloys!

 

Congrats,

 

Steve

 

[oh2ryan]

17 minutes ago, Conserv said:

 

I saw those for sale, Ryan. Much rarer than the Italian option alloys!

 

Congrats,

 

Steve

 

 

 Thanks! Couldn’t pass seeing as they were fully refurbished with caps! Now I’m thinking I need to keep the quad headlamps to match the Diana wheels. Hehe

[oh2ryan]

@Conserv

 

The question now is did Diana’s come with standard sized 185s or not... was 205 60 an option back then? Hmmmmmm