New Alloys - thoughts appreciated

[Spirit]

Okay, as some of you know I hopefully cured my long standing wheel wobble at 80 issue this weekend when Richie was kind enough to let me borrow his old BBS 16"ers.

Now of course it means time to spend some cash and purchase some new ones. Deal I have provisionally lined up is this :

4 x TSW "Rib" 17" alloys
4 x Goodyear Eagle F1's 225/45/17 tyres
4 x locking wheel nuts

All fitted and balanced for £820.00 all in ! Good deal ?What do you think and do you think these look ok for the VR4 ?

No money has parted hands yet so would appreciate comments

Cheers

Pete

[Spirit]

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[BraindG]

Looks alright mate !

[BraindG]

added some "discs and caliper"

[Nick VR4]

Pete those Alloys look good to me :cool: :thumb1:

[SGHOM]

look good to me also, but beware !!!!!!!!!!!! this type of wheel protrudes further out from the tyre, so not only the rim is susceptable to damage, but also the wheel itself. I found that out to my cost. :Cry1: dont go anywhere near a kerb !!! even the smallest will damage your rims.

[Spirit]

I know mate - it's a risk I may have to take I suppose.

I liked these because the only came out a month or so ago so not many around and they are the first wheels TSW have done in this "hyper silver" finish:

Quote from their site:

" TSW have introduced many new designs during 2003 and the latest addition, to add to its current contemporary range, is the Rib wheel.

This is a robust looking six spoker, with a raised fin protruding from the centre of each spoke. The Rib is the first wheel in the TSW range to be given a hyper silver finish, a brand new and highly reflective paint coating. "

[SGHOM]

go on !!! go for 18's....... you know you want to :D :D . 225/40/18.... now wont that sound great in the pub ???

[zedy1]

they look cool pete but interlac is right

[zedy1]

they look cool

[Spirit]

Yeah but that will add at least £300 to the cost :Cry1:

[SGHOM]

slight problem going from 17" to 18". :Cry1: the price hike !!! might be £850 for 17's. but expect to pay at least £1200 for 18". but you only live once ????

[EdmundVR4]

But, I know you love performance ! You need lightweight forged wheels...no wobbling with these ! Oz Racing Super Leggera...only 15 lbs I think.
17" x 7.5" would be perfect for the Goodyear Eagle F1's 225/45/17 tyres.
BBS have good forged lightweight wheels also.

Ed

[SGHOM]

edmondvr4....... sounds like he's got a really great VR4. I'm suprised he's not invited us over to have a look at it, & throw in a free holiday whilst we're there !!!! :D :D :D

[Spirit]

Originally posted by EdmundVR4
But, I know you love performance ! You need lightweight forged wheels...no wobbling with these ! Oz Racing Super Leggera...only 15 lbs I think.
17" x 7.5" would be perfect for the Goodyear Eagle F1's 225/45/17 tyres.
BBS have good forged lightweight wheels also.

Ed

Edmund

The Superleggera's were my original choice but there are none available in the UK until next year INSERT INTO post VALUES (approx April) so I have been told :Cry1: :Cry1: :Cry1:

[Brind]

Originally posted by spirit979
Edmund

The Superleggera's were my original choice but there are none available in the UK until next year INSERT INTO post VALUES (approx April) so I have been told :Cry1: :Cry1: :Cry1:

They are also standard fit on Scoobies.. not that there is anything wrong with Scoobies!!! ;) *ahem, glances around room* :D

They look good Pete, but if you can see less alloy wheel you can see more of your brakes, and since we have pretty small brakes...

[Spirit]

......but can you suggest an alternative mate ?

[Brind]

Have you looked through car mags like *ahem* FastCar etc?

[Spirit]

Yeah - just all a bit confusing really as most don't tell you if they are available to fit our size. Pain in the ass to keep ringing to check each time.

[chris g]

Place near me does Motorsport wheels - they offer a six spoke INSERT INTO post VALUES (two ribs per spoke) in three finishes I believe

Cannot remember name of wheel but looks really good

If you want details Pete I can get phone numbers for wheel manufacturer

Chris

[Spirit]

Cheers Chris but I am on the phone ringing people right now. I have found two sets os Superleggera's in stock - just got to decide now on either Goodyear Eagle F1's or Yokohama AVS-Sport tyres - any preferences out there ?

[Nick VR4]

You might want to pop along to Halfords *cough*

As my local store has some nice alloys including OZ

[Spirit]

Is that the place where all alloys fit any car ? LOL

Did have a look mate but can't stand the poor knowledge ! LOL - also they quoted more than I can get them for mail order and thats in the sale as well

[pjjohnson]

Go for the Yokos - I've had loads of different tyres, including the AVS Sports and Goodyear F1's - the AVS's are my all time favourite.

[Spirit]

Okay the decision was made earlier and I went for the F1's INSERT INTO post VALUES (sorry PJ)

Final deal was:

Oz Racing Super Leggeras: 17" x 7" Race Silver
Goodyear Eagle F1's: 225/45/17 GSD3
Locking wheelnuts

Total: £1125 balanced and delivered to me door :D

[Spirit]

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[zedy1]

will be looking forward to see them at santa pod

[Spirit]

Only 33 days to go :D

[SGHOM]

Originally posted by spirit979
Okay the decision was made earlier and I went for the F1's INSERT INTO post VALUES (sorry PJ)

Final deal was:

Oz Racing Super Leggeras: 17" x 7" Race Silver
Goodyear Eagle F1's: 225/45/17 GSD3
Locking wheelnuts

Total: £1125 balanced and delivered to me door :D is the centre hub?? the same size ??? or will you have to fit a adaptor ?? if you have to adapt, then get someone else to fit them. I tried to fit mine, :Cry1: not a prayer. impossible to tighten up without the proper equipment.

[Japmetal]

The TSW are very nice, but you cant go wrong with a classic style like the OZs you chose :)

[Spirit]

Yeah Interlec I had no intention of fitting them myself anyhow mate.

/select lazy barsteward mode

Japmetal, wanted these as I do love the design, the build quality is superb and they only weigh 6.9kg !!!!

Anyone seen the Blitz alloys ? Damn nice but start at over £400 per wheel :eek:

[EdmundVR4]

Wow ! Glad you got the Super Leggeras....you won't regret it.... classic style & great performance !

[Brind]

OZ wheels really are superb quality! the Super Leggeras are one of the better styles too, that and the Racing Cup wheels I think they're called, seen similer wheels by OZ with different model names. :)

[Spirit]

Yeah looked for the Racing Cup ones as well Mark but no bloody chance was the message I was getting !

Never mind, me is a happy chappy with me Leggs :D

[Spirit]

:coolio: Big day tomorrow ! Rang them today to confirm they are being dispatched and will be delivered tomorrow

[BraindG]

:GL:

[Spirit]

Thanks mate :D

Oops !


Sorry :spam2: