Earl-I purchased two SVX's last fall. I'm just about done parting one out ('92 Dark Teal) and the Laguna (''94 L, FWD) will become my toy car once I've got my other Teal running again.
I know similar designs have been done and I'm typically not a big fan of multiple small spoke wheels as it means multiple small spaces for brake dust to hang up
, but a couple of things are appealling to me about these. First, the 16 spokes effectively distribute the forces on the wheel and should make them pretty stiff for a cast wheel. Second, they're made by O.Z., so they can't be too bad
. Third, I think I can get them for considerably less than the price at Tire Rack in 17" x 8" with a high offset (>48mm). Finally (Bill), I can always get them powdercoated if I decide I really can't stand being like everyone else
Todd