what wheels ?

[SGHOM]

seeing as the deal fell through with the EVO wheels, I'm looking at these alloys ? waddya fink ? 18" £320 ex tyres. :2thumbsup

[bradc]

not really my taste, too shiney :)

Do you know if they fit over brembos?

[SGHOM]

or these ?

[SGHOM]

or even these ???

[Jimbo]

The last ones are more to my taste - they'd look good on a silver car (assuming it's staying silver!) as WODJNO's proves.

[Nick Mann]

Choice 2 or 3. What happened to the Evo 9 wheels? It seemed like you wanted those and had agreed a deal?

[WildCards]

Yup too shiny for me too. If you're going for 18's try something from an RX7 or GTo off ebay.

[SGHOM]

Choice 2 or 3. What happened to the Evo 9 wheels? It seemed like you wanted those and had agreed a deal?

I hesitated.................... GONE !! /help u snooze, you lose.

[SGHOM]

I think these are a bit too bling ?? just up my street then !! :iloveyou: :inquisiti :inquisiti

[Nick VR4]

2nd or 3rd :2thumbsup

1st one as said to shiny

[WildCards]

D, I like the Black ones. They are exactly what I'm after! How much and where from?

Would these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAYS-VOLK-RACING-TE37-TE-37-WHEELS-SUPRA-RX7-RX8-SILVIA_W0QQitemZ8056484917QQcategoryZ28648QQrdZ1QQ cmdZViewItem) do for you

[SGHOM]

[QUOTE=WildCards]D, I like the Black ones. They are exactly what I'm after! How much and where from?

search www.customfx.co.uk

'inovite' wheels. If I can knock 10% off Terry's price, I'll be a happy chappie. :2thumbsup

[WildCards]

What about these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-ALLOY-WHEELS-MAZDA-NISSAN-TOYOTA-CHRYSLER-5X114_W0QQitemZ8055979690QQcategoryZ28648QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem) or these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/18-Oxigin-Predator-C-Silver-Alloy-Wheels-Tyres-5x114_W0QQitemZ8056901894QQcategoryZ9888QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)

Thanks, i'll have alook at the link.

[WildCards]

Nuts, they only do them in 18". Too big for me i'm afraid.

[Wodjno]

The last ones are more to my taste - they'd look good on a silver car (assuming it's staying silver!) as WODJNO's proves.

My Wheels are Silver /help

[SGHOM]

Nuts, they only do them in 18". Too big for me i'm afraid.
I'm sure he can source them in 17" if thats the size you want ?

[WildCards]

I'll give him a ring later. Do you know this guy? Is discount an option?

[BraindG]

Dude do not go number 1 - theres bling and theres bling... you arnt bling factor 2.... go for option 3....

[SGHOM]

I'll give him a ring later. Do you know this guy? Is discount an option?

I'm afraid I do know him !! :inquisiti /help I spoke to him earlier, thinking about a substantial discount, & all he said was "order them online, & buy me a good drink" !! ar$hole ! /pan /pan

I'll call in his place tomorrow & take a good look at them, if he has any. I'll try & get some better pics if you're interested Steve. :2thumbsup

[WildCards]

Yep interested. 17's only though with GSD3's if he can. I won't ring until I here back from you though. Now to get a credit card... Pete, i might be needing you in 6 months time.

[SGHOM]

. 17's only though with GSD3's if he can..

at those prices, It's wheels only.

[WildCards]

I know that you plonker, but how much WITH tyres if he does them. If he'll only do the wheels then mytyre.co.uk are doing GSD3's for about £99 a corner fully fitted, i'll just get them. Unless anyone knows cheaper. 225/45/17?

[SGHOM]

??? :inquisiti

£84.30 for 225/45/17 from my tyres ?

[WildCards]

??? :inquisiti

£84.30 for 225/45/17 from my tyres ?

hmm, said £89.00 when I looked yesterday, but that doesn't include fitting. So I allowed a rather generous £10.00 each for fitting.

[WildCards]

Linglong L688's are only £45.10 each. I'll get some of them instead.

[K9NG]

Derek, the black ones would set off the silver nicely :2thumbsup

[bernmc]

I like the black ones too. yum.

[Kieran]

Picture 3 (dem black ones) for me too!:2thumbsup

[bradc]

The 2nd and 3rd ones are quite nice, but I personally don't like the geometry of 6 spoke makes, I prefer either 5 spoke, twin 5 spoke (think facelift mags), 7 spoke or 10 spoke.

Derek, do a search for Gmax G958 or 5zigen FN01R-C, you can get the zigen's in virtually any colour you want, and the G958's are just simply beautiful

[SGHOM]

http://eqracing.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=29_30_34&products_id=225

err ??? is that $NZ ?? for a set of four ?? or each ?

[ANTHONY]

or even these ??? ITS GOT TO BE THESE

[bradc]

That is in Aussie dollars, and will be for just one wheel.

[caishanvr4]

I like the first ones :P

[Brunty]

I like the first ones :P

CaishanVR4 talks the talk but who will be crowned the UK King of Bling

[Brunty]

Oh, I like the BLACK ones - tasteful!

[caishanvr4]

How about this wheel sghom?

http://i19.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/da/d5/41_1_b.JPG

[bradc]

Those look nice, what sort of size can you get them in?

[ritch_w]

option 3 looks good to me

[SGHOM]

Sod Terry, It's like getting blood out of a stone, trying to get a service from him ! /pan /pan /pan

I'm going to Rochfords;

http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/search.asp?numrecordposition=1&strSize=18%22&strkeywords=5x114&strSort=Low&Make=Mitsubishi&Model=VR4

My tyres are ok at the moment, & I'll be putting them back on. If you look at the prices of the wheels, then deduct £240, [ the tyres ] not bad value me thinks ?? :2thumbsup

I just need your help in selecting now !! just dont go beyond page 3 thats all !! /help oh ?? & ignore the ford focus !! :speechles :thinking:

[WildCards]

http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/uploads/images_products/289.jpg

[SGHOM]

They will be £705 /Grrr a bit above my budget at the mo ! [ I said dont go beyond p3 /pan /pan ]

[WildCards]

I said dont go beyond p3 /pan /pan

Sorry, misread it /oops thought you said go beyond p3 /pan

[WildCards]

What about:

Megastar (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/18_inch_Megastar_Gloss_Black_with_225_40_18_tyres. html)

Zeta (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_18_Inch_Zeta_Hi_Power_Silver_Alloy_Wheels_With_ tyres.php)

Pro race 2 (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_18_Inch_Pro_Race_2_Black_Alloy_Wheels_With_tyre s.php)

BK993 (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/BK993_Gun_Metal_with_Stainless_Steel_Rim_with_225_ 40_18.php)

Fuel 3 (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_18_inch_Fuel_3_Alloy_Wheels_with_225_40_18_tyre s.php)

RS5 (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_18_Inch_RS5_Silver_&_Mirror_Lip_Alloy_Wheels_With_tyres.php)

Dare V2 (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_18_Inch_Dare_V2_Hi_Power_Silver_Alloy_Wheels_Wi th_tyres.php)

All of these have tyres included in the price, but ought to be around £500 without.

[SGHOM]

I is quite liking these ?? @ £355 :2thumbsup

[WildCards]

hmm, they are nice. A little like the BMW 18" MSport (http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_18_Inch_RB09_Alloy_Wheels_With_225_40_18_tyres. php) jobbies

[WildCards]

£355 is bloody cheap for 18's. Do Rochford do 0% credit?

[SGHOM]

saw an advert in the scumchester yellow pages.. " 1,000's of alloys in stock" So I trots along to find a comercial tyre fitters ? :inquisiti oops ?
Still, I went into reception to find a HUGE display of 5 ... yes five alloy wheels !! /pan [ trades descriptions act anyone ? ]
undettered, I spent all of 30 secs browsing the 'pile' to find......................... ONE.. 18" 114.3 PDC ET35 MATRIX SHADOW ALLOY !! the same as on my car !! [ now discontinued ] :2thumbsup :iloveyou: [ the wheel that is, not the car.]:evilgrin:

"we paid £120 for them [?? them ? ] but you can have it for £80." "£60 for cash ? I asked ? " deal done.

Next stop was a wheel refurbishers in Stockport. [ I do sometimes work you know !! :pimp2: :pimp2: ] For them to do 3 wheels, inc powder coating would be £45 ea + Gordons beer tokens, & £20 for the new wheel.. just so they all match. silver or black, yet to decide.

So....... thats approx £250 ish for one new wheel & 3 repaired, or £355 for a brand new set inc nuts etc ?? wot do I doody do ?? :thinking: :thinking: :inquisiti :pimp2: /help

[HJM]

Go to RT4 and do not pass go ?

[WildCards]

I'd get the new set, not too sure on repaired wheels, and only saving £100.

[SGHOM]

Go to RT4 and do not pass go ?

on 3 wheels ?? /Grrr /pan /pan /pan

[bradc]

if it helps derek I always liked your matrix wheels, but they would appear to be a little weak

[Kieran]

Those Matrix wheels you've got look the 'kin business - I'd keep 'em.:2thumbsup :2thumbsup

[Nick Mann]

If you have any confidence in the Matrix Shadows, then go for that route. I think they look good too. (Especially in black!) If you are in doubt, or want more bling, then spend the extra £100.

The choice, my grey haired old friend, is yours!

[SGHOM]

After close discussion with our leader, /pan :soapbox: :smash: :stop: /duh /grr /grr /TTTH :thumbsdow /wall /wall :furious3: I have decided to buy new ones.

for the sake of £100 or so, I think it the safer option. the wheels I've ordered are the last pic I posted. :2thumbsup




or are they ?? :evilgrin: or are they any of those pictured ?? :inquisiti :evilgrin: :evilgrin:

[ANTHONY]

:pimp2: Now Put The Old Ones On Ebay To Get Some Dosh Back:pimp2:

[SGHOM]

:pimp2: Now Put The Old Ones On Ebay To Get Some Dosh Back:pimp2:

FS UK; 3 fc^!&d wheels, & 1 smashed to bits !! /help £355... no offers ! :5shots: :5shots:

[Kieran]

FS UK; 3 fc^!&d wheels, & 1 smashed to bits !! /help £355... no offers ! :5shots: :5shots:

ROFLOL! /haz /haz

[BraindG]

After close discussion with our leader, /pan :soapbox: :smash: :stop: /duh /grr /grr /TTTH :thumbsdow /wall /wall :furious3: I have decided to buy new ones.


Oh, was that a descision you were making? - i thought you were just rambling, hence the nodding, and u-huming, and agreeing..

ooops! :inquisiti

:) :P

[Wodjno]

How bout these Derek !!

[pezza]

Those look good Wodj... hmm :thinking:

[BraindG]

hmmm, they are pretty... how much?

[Wodjno]

These could be worth a Punt !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-Konig-light-weight-alloys-with-toyos-Integra-Civic_W0QQitemZ8060080406QQcategoryZ9888QQtcZphoto QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[WildCards]

These could be worth a Punt !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-Konig-light-weight-alloys-with-toyos-Integra-Civic_W0QQitemZ8060080406QQcategoryZ9888QQtcZphoto QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone mind if I keep a watch on these?

[BraindG]

yeah me!... derek giz 200 quid?

[WildCards]

yeah me!... derek giz 200 quid?


They would'nt look as good on your inferior car :speechles

[bradc]

I don't like 6 spoke mags, the geometry doesn't work out, all the spokes aim at each other. I prefer 5 and 7 :)

The Konig unknown mags are known as quite ricey and boy racerish over here, not sure if you'd want that.

[SGHOM]

These could be worth a Punt !!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/17-Konig-light-weight-alloys-with-toyos-Integra-Civic_W0QQitemZ8060080406QQcategoryZ9888QQtcZphoto QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


not if you've got blembo's they wont !! :book: not enough offset.

[Wodjno]

not if you've got blembo's they wont !! :book: not enough offset.What offset do you require ??? Also the Konigs spokes bow out to the frnt edge of the wheel giving clearance room.. They may fit, but if you ain't sure then it aint worth a Punt.. :thinking:

[bradc]

It is hard to know exactly what offset wheels are needed. if you check out the 255s do fit on a legnum thread you will see an example of some wheels that do not fit over brembo's even though they have a 37mm offset. The evo wheels are 38mm offset, but the spokes are fairly close to the outer lip. The wheels fitted on Kenneths car have the big deep polished lip that means the spokes are about 12mm closer to the brake rotor than the original evo7 wheels

Enkei RPO2's also don't really fit over the brembo's and I beleive they are 35mm offset, you will need 3mm spacers for those to fit over brembo's and to provide enough clearance for heat expansion and mag movement/warping when you are pushing the car to the limits

[SGHOM]

waits for flaming !! /help

these are ordered.:happy: :happy:

[Wodjno]

waits for flaming !! /help

these are ordered.:happy: :happy:

There the same as the ones on the GDi :thinking: But Black, not Silver.. :happy:

They have an excellent finish on them.. Are very easy to clean.. ! Which won't help you much Derek, but will help whoever is going to clean them.. :inquisiti

[BraindG]

Problem with them Derek... youll have to put green things on your car, to match the tint/colour change...

[SGHOM]

Problem with them Derek... youll have to put green things on your car, to match the tint/colour change...

so you reckon they'll clash with my new blue neons then ? :speechles /Devil5 :uhoh2: :uhoh2:

[BraindG]

so you reckon they'll clash with my new blue neons then ? :speechles /Devil5 :uhoh2: :uhoh2:
Yeah... thats like.. so, not, colour co-ordinated!. :pimp2: but we can fix that :)

[L6]

http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A9ibyj4zkFZEVoYBsyFLBQx.;_ylu=X3oDMTE4azJtaHB tBGNvbG8DZQRsA1dTMQRwb3MDMQRzZWMDc3IEdnRpZANVSzAwN jNfNjM-/SIG=11evd9j71/EXP=1146610099/**http%3a//www.kahndesign.com/

Click on UK to Open the page

Wheels Did any one say wheels ??,

Check these for quality and style there is a large style range and very large size selection, some of the SUV stuff is huge.

Not that I am mentioning putting 22"+ on a VR4 as that would be most "unpropa like"

[Wodjno]

Derek ! Did you order those Wolfrace Wheels ? I just seen them in Black on a car, and they looked disgusting /help
Hope these ones look better.. :happy: