Looking for 2 BBS E19 18 inch REAR Wheels

[MO_Better]

I'm looking to complete a set and need 2 BBS E19 Rear wheels in 18 inch size - these are the wheels that came with the competition couple.

Used-2002-Dodge-Viper-Competition-Coupe-36.jpg

Picture shows the matching fronts.

Any leads are also appreciated.

[MO_Better]

UPDATE: Eric at BBS was able to locate a single E19 center for me, so I can rebuild one of my rear wheels as an E19. So now I am only looking for 1 BBS E19 wheel and will take a FRONT or BACK wheel as long as its an 18" center. I'll buy it even if the barrels are damaged as long as the center is intact and reusable. Or I'll buy just a center if that's all you have. Thank you.

[steve911]

Good Luck with the hunt. Did you buy the CC that Viper Exchange was selling?

[MO_Better]

Yes I did - I love the history - not sure why it means so much to me - but it does!

[steve911]

UPDATE: Eric at BBS was able to locate a single E19 center for me, so I can rebuild on of my rear wheels as an E19. So now I am only looking for 1 BBS E19 wheel and will take a FRONT or BACK wheel as long as its an 18" center. I'll buy it even if the barrels are damaged as long as the center is intact and reusable. Or I'll buy just a center if that's all you have. Thank you.

Would you be interested in selling the centers from your rear wheels when are able to locate another E19 Center?

Thanks

[MO_Better]

Yes, that is certainly possible if I find another center. If I can't find a center and have to buy complete wheels, then I probably would not break them apart, though.

Mark

[MO_Better]

By the way - here is a closeup of the rears - NOTE: THESE ARE NOT THE ONES I'M TRYING TO MATCH - THESE ARE THE ONES I'M REPLACING WITH E19'S.

I may have the designation wrong - I think Eric may have called them E01's, but mentioned there are a couple versions of them. Does anyone know what these are? Used-2002-Dodge-Viper-Competition-Coupe-33.jpg

[RedTanRT/10]

Mo Better, congrats on the purchase, beautiful Comp Coupe!!

As for your wheels, the fronts are the old style VRL wheels, those rears are the later version World Challenger version.

Unless you want the vintage look, you should update those fronts to the later WC versions. The WC wheels allow much better airflow.

Also, you should join the facebook "Viper race Cars owners group" You have to have a viper race car, like your's, to join. That group is much more focused on the race cars and you can network your needs better.

If you decide to go the WC route, let me know. I have 2 spare wheels I'd condiser selling to a good cause. Easiest to reach me via email. Good luck!! Mike

mikePbuckingham@gmail.com

[steve911]

Yes, that is certainly possible if I find another center. If I can't find a center and have to buy complete wheels, then I probably would not break them apart, though.

Mark

I would consider buying the whole wheel if necessary.

[MO_Better]

Thank you Mike - that is very helpful info. Yes, I am going with the Vintage look as I don't really plan to race it (unless I do vintage racing), and want to maintain it historically accurate. As one of the 5 original prototypes, when it was a Dodge test vehicle and in magazine shoots it wore the E19's, so I'm trying to get it back to that.

[MO_Better]

I would consider buying the whole wheel if necessary.

Good to know - I'm learning how hard it is to find just 1 or 2 wheels! Will let you know...

Mark

[Mbccenter]

By the way - here is a closeup of the rears - NOTE: THESE ARE NOT THE ONES I'M TRYING TO MATCH - THESE ARE THE ONES I'M REPLACING WITH E19'S.

I may have the designation wrong - I think Eric may have called them E01's, but mentioned there are a couple versions of them. Does anyone know what these are? Used-2002-Dodge-Viper-Competition-Coupe-33.jpg

Do you have any fronts to match the rears and make a complete set?

[RedTanRT/10]

Thank you Mike - that is very helpful info. Yes, I am going with the Vintage look as I don't really plan to race it (unless I do vintage racing), and want to maintain it historically accurate. As one of the 5 original prototypes, when it was a Dodge test vehicle and in magazine shoots it wore the E19's, so I'm trying to get it back to that.

Mark, got it, makes sense. I know a local CC owner who may still have some of those VRL wheels, I'll reach out to him. You now only need 1, correct? Mike

[MO_Better]

Do you have any fronts to match the rears and make a complete set?

I'm afraid I do not have the matching WC front wheels. What you see is all that I currently have. I just got the car yesterday and now the real quest begins in which we empty my bank account with parts, wheels, tires, etc, etc.

Mark

[MO_Better]

Mark, got it, makes sense. I know a local CC owner who may still have some of those VRL wheels, I'll reach out to him. You now only need 1, correct? Mike

Thank you sir! While I only need one E19 / VRL wheel (since I have procured a center from BBS), I will consider taking 2 as well if that helps the deal go through (sometimes people don't want to part with just one wheel perhaps).

I am also open to trading my WC rear wheels for VRL rear wheels as well.

Mark

[RedTanRT/10]

Mo, just heard back. He only has one full set and won't break up. Good luck, go on the FB site I meneioned

[MO_Better]

Mo, just heard back. He only has one full set and won't break up. Good luck, go on the FB site I meneioned

thank you - I understand completely - I do appreciate you jumping in and helping!

Mark

[MO_Better]

Just an update on an old thread. JonB helped me find the remaining center, and I was able to rebuild the wheels as a matching set - the two World Challenge centers are now for sale in the Classifieds. Thank you all for your help - its a great community to be a part of!

Mark