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Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:50 pm

I know it's a long-shot, but I thought I'd see if anyone is running German Azev wheels (sometimes called Atev). I found a set of very rare 17x7.5 Type A's on CL and snatched them up. Planning on putting them on my Ghia.

Here's a mockup I did real quick on the Selecta. What do you guys think? I know everyone's got their own style, and I'm running them regardless because I like them, just looking for any feedback. :)

Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:12 pm

Looks good man.. my buddy had a set of those on a 90 acura legend back in like 98 99 and i loved them then and still do! Wish i woulda snaged them from him when he sold it

Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:37 pm

Thanks. I got tires on them this weekend and mocked them up on the car. Looks like they're going to work just fine with some fine tuning with spacers. Will post pics when it's done in a week or two. 205/40's fit the wheels perfectly. 8)

Wed Apr 16, 2008 3:47 am

Any more specs on the rims/car? Backset, year of car? Any pictures?

Wed Apr 16, 2008 9:04 pm

Sendels

theres a couple sets for sale in the classifieds

Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:09 pm

sharkskinman wrote: Sendels

theres a couple sets for sale in the classifieds

No, these are not sendels. I can't believe you'd actually say that ! Lol. These are one of the highest quality german wheel manufacturers around. Do a little research on them. Called AZEV (in case you didn't see the original post).

Got them test-fitted today. Look AWESOME. Check it.
Note - centercaps are not on at the moment but I do have them.

Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:58 pm

Looks nice man. :D Love how they tuck inside the rear fenderwells.

Fri Apr 18, 2008 2:03 am

hpw wrote: Any more specs on the rims/car? Backset, year of car? Any pictures?

Corwin wrote: SkrapMetal wrote: What's the offset? Stock beam? Spindles? I like reading about working combos that don't need hacking 8)

Offset is is 32. Beam is 4" narrowed, drop spindles.
There are 15mm (I think) spacers on the rears right now, possibly a little more in the near future. [quote]

gee, Thanks :roll:

Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:02 am

Corwin wrote: sharkskinman wrote: Sendels

theres a couple sets for sale in the classifieds

No, these are not sendels. I can't believe you'd actually say that !

Sharskinman to the rescue again, as usual, without a clue!

Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:16 am

Looks killer... I got a thing for newer style wheels on older cars...

Fri Apr 18, 2008 7:01 am

hpw wrote: Any more specs on the rims/car? Backset, year of car? Any pictures?

Sorry, didn't see your post. :wink:

It's a '68 but I put short axles on the rear when I had the tranny put together (Rancho Pro-street). Hope that helps.

The wheels didn't easily just bolt on - a bit of tweaking has gone on and it looks like a few things are going to have to be ground down a little, but all in all they fit really well.

Fri Apr 18, 2008 11:54 am

Corwin wrote: hpw wrote: Any more specs on the rims/car? Backset, year of car? Any pictures?

Sorry, didn't see your post. :wink:

It's a '68 but I put short axles on the rear when I had the tranny put together (Rancho Pro-street). Hope that helps.

The wheels didn't easily just bolt on - a bit of tweaking has gone on and it looks like a few things are going to have to be ground down a little, but all in all they fit really well.

Its okay, I'm used to being ignored :D , But those rims do look good

Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:00 pm

Are they 4 x 100? or?
What do they weigh?

Look nice, I'd like to see them on a bug.

These guys state they are the US importer:
http://www.cecwheels.com/page3-11/ContactCEC

Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:21 pm

They're 4x100. Got the hubs redrilled.

I didn't know there was an official US distributor. Checked out their price list though... :shock: I think I got a pretty good deal, especially If those prices are two years old. :D

EDIT: Apparently the spacers are 10mm, all the way around (front and rear). Needed them in the front so the centercaps would bolt on without having to grind anything down. Had to massage the rear fenders ever so slightly so they wouldn't rub at the back of the wheel, but it appears to work just fine.

Sun Apr 20, 2008 8:16 am

Corwin wrote: I didn't know there was an official US distributor. Checked out their price list though... :shock: I think I got a pretty good deal, especially If those prices are two years old. :D

Claus Ettensberger is a US distributor for those wheels
www.cecwheels.com

Sun Apr 20, 2008 4:57 pm

RareAir wrote:
Claus Ettensberger is a US distributor for those wheels
www.cecwheels.com

Same link as the previous guy posted. :wink:

Drove it today - all-in-all it's awesome. Little rubbing to deal with in the front, but shouldn't be a problem to fix. :D

Mon Apr 02, 2012 10:39 am

that's a beautiful karmann ghia of yours
i have the same wheels on a 91 beetle for the guy who said that would lke to se those wheels on a beetle. :) i just need to change the tires so i'll be able to lower more the beetle
this is my first post im a newer in the samba