Rays Master Piece forged wheels

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Postby 500AMM on Fri May 15, 2009 10:17 pm

Hi.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/rmp/rays ... wheels.jsp

I recently came over a totally burned 2007/2008 Porsche 9..(something) at the breakers yard. The wheels didn't look too bad, only miscolored and covered of sot. On a closer look I found the stickers; Rays Engineering, Forged Wheels. It is the Grade A225 flat gold, 19" probably 8,5" - 9,5" wide. They don't fit the 500E without adapters, but they could absolutely be rescued.

Do anyone have experience with RMP wheels?


-arnt-

Last edited by 500AMM on Sat May 16, 2009 4:52 pm, edited 2 times in total.
'94 E500 Limited, sapphire black, grey Limited leather, AMG mono II
'92 500E black/black, 6.0AMG conversion, K?nig supercharger w/intercooler

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Postby slk55r on Fri May 15, 2009 11:38 pm

I believe its the same company that does Volk rims. they have many different lines from forged to cast. I'd be a bit concerned if a rim is discolored. Sounds like it was near some really high heat which can weaken the rim.
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Postby 500AMM on Sat May 16, 2009 5:28 pm

Yes, it is the same producer of the Volk rims. The RMP Grade A225 in flat gold is actually not my preference for the 500E , but it is really strong, light weight and high quality (..and high price) rims. For me is the Volk TE37 number 1. :up2:

I agree on the worries about the strength properties. From what I think in this case, hasn't the temperature reached a level which provokes any structural transformation in the base material. The rims and it's painting has not caught fire and the tires is still on, only partly burned. The wheels had a lock nut, but the breakers staff couldn't find the key socket. I broke up the glove compartment and it was in there. I guess this is the only time I will do a break-in into a Porsche. The wheels will be taken off on Monday so I can inspect them, so I'll see then.

Another strange thing with this car is that the previous owner (in fact an American), converted this Porsche to an electric car - a brand new Porsche?!? That was also the reason for the fire - it started during battery charging.


-arnt-
'94 E500 Limited, sapphire black, grey Limited leather, AMG mono II
'92 500E black/black, 6.0AMG conversion, K?nig supercharger w/intercooler

 

[500AMM]

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Two years ago I found these wheels at the breakers, but I didn't take them due to a steep price. This summer the wheels was still on the car, submerged in other wrecks. But the tone was not so optimistic now and the price was better, I got them for $170 with unlimited cancellation. The wheels can be refurbished, but I need some parts from RAYS in Japan, probably one rear wheel barrel. But RAYS website and Email service don't respond so I don't know how it turns out.

But the funny thing is the car which had the wheels, a converted electric Porsche owned by an American (see the plates). The story says he was on holiday here in Norway when it caught fire during battery charging. It's very strange to do such a conversion on a "911" Porsche, so I guess had a "high green profile".

-arnt-