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4Fun



Joined: 27 Nov 2018
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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 10:40 am    Post subject: light wheels for DB5 Reply with quote

Hello

I am looking for a Pair lightweight Wheels for DB 5 , maybe

OEM R Wheels OZ Racing or BST Carbon Wheels

Thanks

4Fun
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2bims



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 11:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Do you know that if you find or fit DB5R Oz racing wheels then you also have to change the billet alloy chain sliders...the 3 bolt connection billet swingarm pieces and the spindle and the spacers and the rear caliper hanging bracket...all of which are no longer available/////….The DB5R and Oz wheels uses a larger spindle than the standard DB5.....I would thus say your only option is buying new bespoke BST or Dymag Carbon wheels
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4Fun



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 12:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello

Thanks for the Info about the R Wheels ....... so it is better to search the BST Wheels ( It looks fine for me , cause i have a late Bimota Prototyp Carbon Swingarm )
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2bims



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes...in a word....finding someone selling Oz wheels with a straight fit ..Well...I have never seen any for sale...people want to put them on...not take them off...And as there is no more Bimota factory ...and no spares...the chain sliders, spindles etc that you would need are not available......Dymag and BST will both make bespoke wheels which if you provide sizes will fit as a straight replacement....IMHO...Dymag are straight fit using all original spindles, discs, spacers etc.....they provide the cush drive and rear sprocket.....BST...sometimes theres an issue and you have to have some spacers made to get the correct fit
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vort28



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PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2018 5:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Its only the DB5R Oz gold 5 spokes that have a different wheels spindle diameter. Larger which can easily be either sleeved down or bearings changed but its the rear brake brkt assy that will cause real issues , wheel assy is narrower and hence rear disc offset different on the gold OZ.
The later black Oz Piega /Marvic/DB6R or DB7 mulit-spokes are all direct fit.
Obviously the major issue is actually finding any second hand Bimota forged wheels. Will probably be cheaper/easier buying new
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vort28



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 07, 2019 1:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not sure if these will be of interest.
Pair of generic Oz 5 spoke wheels I bought once when I was thinking of lightening a DB5 before I found a 5R to buy.

Rear is brand new never been fitted , front is used.

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