Spykers & Rims

[bucciali]

Even though many Spykers have the propellor rims, there are/have been actually a couple of different rims under various models. Of course, the D12 P2P has rather large propellor rims and the C12 Zagato has shiny 'turbine' rims.

Personally I like the propellor rims very much. They are part of the overal Spyker 'aeromotive' design. However, I also believe rims can make or kill a car. So, for a few Spykers, I think they look even better with the rims they have, such as #008, the Double 12 S.

What do you guys think? Any favorites?

[Spyker 007]

Even though many Spykers have the propellor rims, there are/have been actually a couple of different rims under various models. Of course, the D12 P2P has rather large propellor rims and the C12 Zagato has shiny 'turbine' rims.

Personally I like the propellor rims very much. They are part of the overal Spyker 'aeromotive' design. However, I also believe rims can make or kill a car. So, for a few Spykers, I think they look even better with the rims they have, such as #008, the Double 12 S.

What do you guys think? Any favorites?

The first picture shows the wheels used under the first 3 or 5 ¨prototype¨cars.
The alloys on the car in the 3rd picture and grey Spyder are standard wheels.
The much loved ´propeller wheels 19¨ are optional.
The turbine wheels from the Zagato are the new wheels for the Aileron.

Regards,

Jeffrey

[Wouter]

Early versions had these "propeller wheels with rivets" as seen in this picture taken at the Auto Rai 2001:

[Spyker 007]

Early versions had these "propeller wheels with rivets" as seen in this picture taken at the Auto Rai 2001:

Only this car was fitted with these rivetted wheels. Those wheels are one (Four )off´s.
This could be #002?
You first picture shows early cars in Monaco. See the fuelfillercap on the front bonnet.

I really like the optional propeller wheels. As do many other owners.

Jeffrey

[Wouter]

I found some better pictures of these prototype "propeller wheels with rivets" . I do not know if these wheels were ever fitted on production cars?





I like the new turbine wheels...but, to my opinion, the propeller wheels still look perfect on a C8 and look better without the rivets.

[Spyker 007]

I found some better pictures of these "propeller wheels with rivets" . I do not know if these wheels were ever fitted on production cars?

Just saw the #005 pictures with the rivet propeller wheels in the the registry.
Could well be they only made one set of these wheels

We own #007 which has the production propeller wheels.

[Wouter]

Only this car was fitted with these rivetted wheels. Those wheels are one (Four )off´s.

oke...I did not know that...the answer to my question.

[Spyker 007]

#005 in both pictures.

Especially the first cars have A LOT of changes from car to car!!!!

[Spyker 007]

I like the new turbine wheels...but, to my opinion, the propeller wheels still look perfect on a C8 and look better without the rivets.

+1
I do like the rivets under the prototype cars (with the screwed in front window and front fuelfiller cap). Gives it a nice rough edge.

[F Spider]

+1
I do like the rivets under the prototype cars (with the screwed in front window and front fuelfiller cap). Gives it a nice rough edge.

I love the nine spoke propeller wheels. I dont care for the rivets on the wheels as the seem to be non functional.

The mid-front fuel filler cap is a nice detail. I wish I had that on my car. I wonder why they changed it.

[AX lover]

nine spoke propeller wheels

You mean 10 spoke

The mid-front fuel filler cap is a nice detail. I wish I had that on my car. I wonder why they changed it.

Maybe it wasn't so safe to have the fueltank in front of he car

[F Spider]

You mean 10 spoke

Oops, it's still early and my considerable math skills have not woken up yet

[bucciali]

The rebuilt D12 also has the turbine rims that were first seen on the c12 zagato.

[Wouter]

Found these pictures on a Chinese forum (www.bmwcct.com.). This early C8 Laviolette is fitted with after market rims...

[bucciali]

Hey Wouter, very nice find!!! Not easy to find stuff on Chinese forums, you will agree

Very cool to see a Spyker with aftermarket rims. The first one actually, I think?!
I happen to like these particular rims too; don't ask me what they're called though.

This is a very early VIN Laviolette; I'm guessing that I might have a few pics of this one t00