Almex Wheels

[project_timemachine]

Has anyone got any info on the Almex wheels I just bought for my roadster? I've been searching the internet for info, but not much. I want to know the model and year it was released. Any info would be great! It's 14" PCD 114 offset 5.5". Thanks!

Here are some pictures:

http://bp3.blogger.com/_X0QqJIu7q6Y/SGp ... CN1950.JPG

http://bp1.blogger.com/_X0QqJIu7q6Y/SGp ... CN1938.JPG

http://bp2.blogger.com/_X0QqJIu7q6Y/SGp ... CN1936.JPG

[shifty]

I can't help with any info, but they look nice!

So does the car!

[project_timemachine]

Thanks Leigh! Been looking for old school wheels for the roadster for quite sometime now. When I spotted these Almex wheels at a tire shop, I instantly knew that Christmas was going to come early for me

[BlackEddy]

Never heard of them but wow they look sharp!!!
Good score!

[project_timemachine]

Thanks BlackEddy! I got it for $155 and the good thing is that the tire shop had recently refurbished it...about a month ago. The guy thought the set was made by Rota (local wheel manufacturer), but upon closer inspection at the back I noticed that it was actually "Made in Japan." The only downside is that I've never heard of the brand before.

[dbrick]

You should PM Victor, he's the Japanese wheele guru. http://www.311s.org/phpBB3/ucp.php?i=pm ... pose&u=311

They look great, regardless of who made them.

[project_timemachine]

Thanks Dave! Already messaged Victor. I hope he can shed some light into these wheels.

[Victor_laury]

I have seen them before. A local Vendor (Takumi Project - Now closed), had 3 sets a couple of years ago, on discount sale. However, they were plain cast, with no paint or polish. I had NO IDEA that they would look that amazing!

[Victor_laury]

A web search for Almex came up with nothing except your site!

Then I translated "Almex" into katakana = アルメックス
and came up with lots and lots of references to a major tokyoo high tech electronics manufacturer and specialized aluminum foundery

then changed my search to アルメックス PCD (PCD - a wheel specific term) and found out Almex made a lot of different wheel styles.

http://page8.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/h60773643
http://www.mbok.jp/item/item_72350349.html
http://minkara.carview.co.jp/userid/305 ... parts.aspx
http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b85559425
http://page9.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k55624273
http://page17.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/v60931632

[project_timemachine]

Wow! That translation proved to be the missing link. I wonder if Almex is still making wheels or if it already closed down. They have some nice old school designs. Too bad I can't read Japanese, but the pictures are great! Thanks Victor for posting the links!