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geraghtyg
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Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« on: Apr 17th, 2004, 8:17am » |
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Sorry
I wasn't too sure what section to put this in but here goes. What sort of demand is there for the 16" 12 spoke wheels? I have them fitted on my car although it wasn't top of my agenda at the time when I purchased the car a few weeks ago. I'll admit they do look good and will be much easier to clean than the aftermarket alloys I had fitted to my last car which was a Xantia (have to admit it was smoother on the road!). Going by the threads on this site, these wheels appear to very rare. Are they really that sought after The tyres I have fitted are 215/50's. Is this the normal size? I have a 2.3L Ultima '98.
Off topic again but does anyone on this site own a '95 or '96 (can't remember which year) bright red Scorpio with a proper boot spoiler in the Dublin area? I've seen it around a few times over the past year or so, most especially around Harcourt St and Camden St area bul also around the vicinity of the Mater hospital. It really does stand out. 
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JohnJ
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #1 on: Apr 17th, 2004, 9:44am » |
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I also have a 2.3 Ultima in Newry and the standard tyres are 225, althouh you may save a little petrol.
JJ 
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #2 on: Apr 17th, 2004, 12:28pm » |
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Hi Graham,
The 12 Spokes do seem to be quite rare (harder to find than the cars)  . I wanted some and spent the good part of 4 months trying to source some up and down the country. I now have some and they are a big improvement on the tear drop Ultima ones. They hold the road better. Ford now sell the 12 spokes as mark1 & 2 mondeo wheels but the centres of the wheels are slightly modified.
The chrome 12 spoke 16" wheels are virtually Impossible to find.
Danny R
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howiedintheplace
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #3 on: Apr 22nd, 2004, 5:49pm » |
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I have a set of 4 if any one wants them.
Dave
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #4 on: Apr 22nd, 2004, 6:38pm » |
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how much?
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howiedintheplace
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #5 on: Apr 22nd, 2004, 8:21pm » |
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That's weird, I had just posted my reply & a mate rings asking me if I have any alloys. He will try & get them on a old Capri Saturday. (Don't fancy his chances). If you are interested send a PM & we will have to see.
Dave.
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #6 on: Apr 22nd, 2004, 8:33pm » |
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That will be a hard job. I was heavily into crapis ( as they are known LOL) and i think he will have clearance problems. 16's have been fitted before but max tyre width is 205 and the arches will ahve to be rolled. Be nice tho if they fit. 
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #7 on: Apr 24th, 2004, 7:52pm » |
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Not a chance of fitting the alloys on a Capri, well not with 225/50/16 tyres on. Was funny to watch, never messed with Capri's much but I did have an idea they would not fit. He was well upset. Anyway I think I will keep the tyres for my other Cossie & flog the alloys on ebay. They are a boy racers dream, 16 inch!
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #8 on: Apr 24th, 2004, 10:13pm » |
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Or let BadBoyTunes buy them. He neeeeeds them!
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #9 on: Apr 24th, 2004, 11:37pm » |
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What u sayin Paul?
make sure u got sum of that Kentish Possy wiv ya in derby!
C ya m8y
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #10 on: Apr 25th, 2004, 9:30am » |
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No offence meant me old China. I just happen to know you want a set.
As for the Kent possy... they'll be right behind me. Or maybe they'll overtake me and leave me for dust  
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #11 on: Apr 25th, 2004, 9:49am » |
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Badboytunes make me a offer if you want. Evesham area, need to check but from what I remember the alloys are good but for a couple of marks, centres just starting to bubble a bit & I have the key. Can send pics.
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #12 on: Apr 25th, 2004, 4:30pm » |
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ooh err dunno m8y...... Funds a bit tight at the mo. Bloomin kids growing up fast!!! if they havent got tyres then i dont know what they are worth. I have seen sets with tyres go for as little as £100. But they are allways sold!!!
How desperate are you to sell them?
Cheers Nick
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #13 on: Apr 26th, 2004, 3:30pm » |
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I am in no rush, but a few other members have showed interest. I was thinking about £80 for the 4, they may make double that on ebay but there again might not. You just can't tell with ebay. As long as I cover my outlay I not that bothered.
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #14 on: Apr 26th, 2004, 6:53pm » |
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Sounds ok but dont wait for me . First come first served. I really want them tho LOL
Cheers Nick
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #15 on: Apr 26th, 2004, 7:01pm » |
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bring them to derby......you'll definately flog them there!!
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #16 on: Apr 26th, 2004, 10:15pm » |
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SSSSSHHHHHHHHH Dont tell him that!! 
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #17 on: Apr 26th, 2004, 11:44pm » |
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Shame you have not got the dosh Badboytunes. Derby does sound good but I have 8 cubic metres of concrete comming Sat. so will busy all w/end & probably bed ridden for the rest of next week (concrete = hard work). May be the next one.
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #18 on: Apr 26th, 2004, 11:49pm » |
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if still have them when i have the dosh im only 30 mins from u so i'll see what happens
Cheers
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Baz
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Re: Demand for 16" 12 spoke wheels
« Reply #19 on: Apr 27th, 2004, 1:19am » |
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Are they chrome or standard?
thanks
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