By Damon Cogman of Classic & Sports Car
Pirelli P Slot Alloy Wheels
Magnesium is an excellent metal to add to an alloy to make wheels. Because magnesium is 1.5 times less dense than aluminum, while retaining similar specific strength and damping capacities, it is. The original Volkswagen GTI is just not complete unless it's wearing a set of Pirelli P-Slot wheels. A 7 mil gap between the Ps for the first-generation Mk1, (1977–1984) and a 10 mil gap for the second-generation Mk2 introduced in August of 1983 thru 1992. Volkswagen Mk1 Pirelli P-Rim wheel. Purists will tell you the earlier 14in wheels are more elegant as the gap between the ‘P' slots is 7mm, whereas the later Mk2 GTI versions had a 10mm gap to allow for the heavier weight of the. Sloat Tire Shop in Batavia, NY. Sloat Tire Shop is a pillar of the community. Sloat Tire Shop is a leader in offering name brand tires, wheels, and auto repair services for customers in Batavia, NY, Le Roy, NY, Attica, NY, and surrounding areas. Our goal is to focus on. Size Weight Nickname(s) Install Years Wheel Part # Accessory Part # 6Jx14 ET38 unknown Pirelli P-slot 1980s 171601025A/AA Center Cap: 191601149A (165mm) Example Color Models Part Number Ext. Location(s) Chrome-colored Metallic All 091 Montreal Size Weight Nickname(s) Install Years Wheel Part # Accessory Part # 6Jx14 ET38.
The wheels have it!
Pirelli P Slot Wheels
It could be argued that wheels are the single most important design feature on a car.
The wheels have it!
Pirelli P Slot Wheels
It could be argued that wheels are the single most important design feature on a car.
Pirelli P Slot Split Rims
Texas holdem hands to fold. They give a car its identity, and make the difference between something that's merely very handsome and a wow-factor version.
Some wheel designs have even transcended the original car itself to become design icons in their own right. And, unsurprisingly, fashion plays a large role in their design.
So let's celebrate some of the best! A top 10 can never be an exhaustive list, but here's an eclectic mix of obvious, and not quite so obvious, designs that have made their mark on the automotive world. Enjoy!