Your Car with Alloy's

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Anonymous

July 7, 2003, 12:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
I am thinking about putting some aftermarket alloy's on my car either 16's or 17's.

Can you guys post pics of your cars with both sizes so i can see what they look like?

Cheers

James.

Hope4Sun

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July 7, 2003, 12:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Hope4Sun
Heres the first set of 17" Wheels i put on her:

Wolfrace Urban Racing 7's



and then the new set of 17":

League Kantanas Superlights



Hope these help to give you some better idea  s:) :) s:)

Andy
R35 GTR<br />X Sable 05 Roadster To many mods to list

Slacey

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July 7, 2003, 12:44 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Slacey
Mine (Mille Miglia Chronos 17") as they are now....



They are currently being refurbished in Anthracite (Dark grey colour), I'll post pics when I get them back at the weekend.
Ex 2002 Black / Red Leather Hass Turbo

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 14:11 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Ta guys, any more?

Have either of your cars been loxered?

What Offset do i need, what PCD?

Do 17's rub if lowered?

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 14:21 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
for general info on sizes etc check out this thread...

 m http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic. ... c&start=15 m

you might find something in there usefull.

Hope4Sun

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July 7, 2003, 14:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Hope4Sun
Can't remember the offset,PCD of hand   s:oops: :oops: s:oops:  , but 17"'s don't rub if lowered, well they don't if you drop 1.25", but not sure if you went lower than that.

Andy
R35 GTR<br />X Sable 05 Roadster To many mods to list

mph

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July 7, 2003, 14:25 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by mph
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"for general info on sizes etc check out this thread...

Also see this (I'll turn into an article really soon, honest!):
 m http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MR2 ... ssage/3152 m
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Slacey

#7
July 7, 2003, 14:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Slacey
No, mine isn't lowered, and they don't rub (and I have pushed the car pretty hard with them on), as per Hope4Sun I can't remember the PCD but I think the offset is 38-40.
Ex 2002 Black / Red Leather Hass Turbo

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 14:27 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Liz has had hers lowered, mine's getting done in a few weeks.

Offset is 45mm IIRC.

17"s shouldn't rub, at least not badly, as long as you fit the right tyres.  Personally I'd go for 16"s if anything, although I quite like these:



But 17" is the smallest these come in!

--H--

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 14:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Cheers for that mate, that's lots of help!!

You really want these wheels don't you lol.

*edited*

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 14:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Just did FAST crappy photoshop but what you think of these

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 14:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "bigun007"Cheers for that mate, that's lots of help!!

You really want these wheels don't you lol.

*edited*

lol!   s:D :D s:D

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 16:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "bigun007"Just did FAST crappy photoshop but what you think of these
Not bad.  Personally I think the '2 looks better with 5/6 spoke wheels rather than multi-spoke anyway.

I'm not sure about the split spoke design on those but they'd probably grow on me.

--H--

Anonymous

#13
July 7, 2003, 16:17 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Funny you should say that, i am looking at these


In either 17's or 16's not sure just yet, gonna check on prices etc!!

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 16:18 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
you will probably find that tyres are cheaper and easier to get for 17's rather than 16's so take that into account when choosing... make sure you can get a good make in the right size.

Anonymous

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July 7, 2003, 16:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Hey mate, Hope4Sun i hope you don't mind but i borrowed your car for a quick photoshop to see what they look like, i'll take it off if you want.



Hope you don't mind  s:? :? s:?

Anonymous

#16
July 7, 2003, 16:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
I like these as well, think they'd look really nice on a silver MK3

Hope4Sun

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July 7, 2003, 16:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Hope4Sun
Quote from: "bigun007"Hey mate, Hope4Sun i hope you don't mind but i borrowed your car for a quick photoshop to see what they look like, i'll take it off if you want.



Hope you don't mind  s:? :? s:?

No worries mate  s:) :) s:)  (to be honest it's not mine anymore anyway  s;) ;) s;)  )

Andy
R35 GTR<br />X Sable 05 Roadster To many mods to list

Anonymous

#18
July 7, 2003, 16:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
WOW just "shopped them on" and they look great!!

Anonymous

#19
July 7, 2003, 16:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"you will probably find that tyres are cheaper and easier to get for 17's rather than 16's so take that into account when choosing... make sure you can get a good make in the right size.
What's your basis for that?  I've always found that generally tyres are more expensive the larger the radius.

--H--

Anonymous

#20
July 7, 2003, 16:55 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
nah, check out a prices for 16's & 17's, for some reason they are easier to get and cheaper in 17's... dont ask me, i only work here sir!

Anonymous

#21
July 7, 2003, 17:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"nah, check out a prices for 16's & 17's, for some reason they are easier to get and cheaper in 17's... dont ask me, i only work here sir!

Probably because 17" are more common, economies of scale, buying in bulk, that sort of thing.

markiii

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July 7, 2003, 20:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by markiii
Quote from: "bigun007"Just did FAST crappy photoshop but what you think of these

Topless has these and they look really good. Unfortunately they are Momos and very heavy.
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Anonymous

#23
July 7, 2003, 21:39 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
I have a photo of Topless' car wheels close up... hold on.....



Hows that?!?   s:D :D s:D

Anonymous

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July 8, 2003, 09:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Anonymous
Quote from: "phil4"Probably because 17" are more common, economies of scale, buying in bulk, that sort of thing.
I'm surprised at that.

There must be more crappy cars out there with small wheels compared to the few that have large wheels.

--H--
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