8 or 10 spokes design, 15 or 17'', from 144 euros
O·Z Michelangelo one-piece alloy wheels

Motion Trends,
22nd February 2006.

One-piece rim but not one-dimensional. That's how O·Z describes first its new Michelangelo one-piece alloy wheels with 8 or 10 spokes, for 5 and 4-hole applications, available in 15 inch or 17 inch from 144 euros.

O·Z Racing has been among the market leaders in the development and production of alloy wheels for road vehicles and race cars.

The wheel manufacturers' philosophy and strength are based on the findings that have been collected in over 30 years' involvement in international motor sport: from Formula 1 through rallying to the American Le Mans Series, Champ Cars and the Indy Racing League.

But what O·Z develops for motor racing also benefits the normal car driver in quality, performance and safety.

Distinguished by its pure elegance, the O·Z Michelangelo wheel is the one-piece version of the successful two-piece O·Z Michelangelo II PL model.

The Michelangelo shares its design with the Michelangelo II PL, comprising ten or eight tension-generating spokes, which widen slightly towards the well of the rim. The dynamic design of this sophisticated one-piece wheel represents a successful compromise between "filigree" and "solid".

On the basis of the desirability of symmetry and aesthetics, O·Z developed the 10-spoke version for five-hole applications and the 8-spoke version for four-hole applications.

Both versions have a sophisticated crystal titanium paint finish, and both have an elaborately worked hub-cap bearing the manufacturer's logo, which is also engraved into one of the spokes, as is usual for O·Z.

The Michelangelo 8 is supplied by O·Z in the sizes 6.5x15, 7x16 and 7x17, while the Michelangelo 10 is available in 6.5x15, 7.5x16 or 7.5x17 versions, for all currently available vehicles.

Prices start at 144 euros for the 15 inch version, and go up to 215 euros for the 17 inch versions.

For more information about products availabilities, shipping and prices, you can visit O·Z website right from here.