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rayblack
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Need some advice on some rims!
« on: Sep 8th, 2009, 8:32pm » |
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Hi guys!
I would be happy if I could get some advice on rims. I would like them to be any where from 16" to 18".
I like the rims to be nice looking but not "(fast and the furious)" looking if you understand. 
All ideas are welcome
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #1 on: Sep 8th, 2009, 8:36pm » |
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What have you got just now Ray?
I cant see past the 12 spokes, i think they look great
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rayblack
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #2 on: Sep 8th, 2009, 8:40pm » |
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Ok sounds great. What kind of tyre dimentions do you guys use? Got any pictures or links for these kind of rims?
Sorry about the spelling the primeminister of Norway has cut our English-schooling budget 
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #3 on: Sep 8th, 2009, 8:48pm » |
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Hi Ray
I'd try this lot
www.alloywheels.com
They sell sets of 18" alloys from just £ 440 a set including tyres (although for the scorpio, you'll be better off buying your own as they dont put quite the right size on their package deals IMO)
Best tyre size (especially taking in mind the invariable "10%" overread built into the scorp speedo) is 235/40/18 - available for £45 each delivered on a "V" rating.
Do have to admit tho - the Ultima alloys are gorgeous - shame they only come in 16"....
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #5 on: Sep 8th, 2009, 8:55pm » |
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Great site! They show illustrations of the scorp with the rims mounted
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #6 on: Sep 8th, 2009, 8:56pm » |
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on Sep 8th, 2009, 8:52pm, Highlander wrote:
Yeah, like them. The originals! Hard to get a hold of over here
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #8 on: Sep 8th, 2009, 10:03pm » |
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your decision,
I think they would look good on some 17 year olds Saxo though, not on a Scorpio
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #9 on: Sep 9th, 2009, 9:59am » |
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on Sep 8th, 2009, 10:03pm, Highlander wrote:your decision,
I think they would look good on some 17 year olds Saxo though, not on a Scorpio |
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Original Scorpio 12-spokes rule 
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #10 on: Sep 9th, 2009, 10:53am » |
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I have "4-spoke turbo" rims. They look pretty good imo
only 16" though..
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #11 on: Sep 9th, 2009, 2:05pm » |
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yeah, the turbo rims are looking good! But its har to find the original rims!
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #12 on: Sep 9th, 2009, 2:24pm » |
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on Sep 8th, 2009, 10:03pm, Highlander wrote:your decision,
I think they would look good on some 17 year olds Saxo though, not on a Scorpio |
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Yeah youre right, i dont want my scorp looking like a frenchman! . I should really see if i can get a hold of some originals or lookalikes!
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #14 on: Sep 15th, 2009, 1:49pm » |
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Yep same. Those rims where as optional choose in Scorpio (afaik). Also seen them as original wheels on mk2 Mondeo ST24.
But tire (195/45) on those is maybe too low profile for Scorpio
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #15 on: Sep 15th, 2009, 4:40pm » |
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hi there
if going for 15 inch rims, use the original scorpio size of 195x65x15.
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #16 on: Sep 15th, 2009, 5:00pm » |
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or 205/65R15 (mine has those as winter tires, and as only size printed on the registration papers). They give slightly better load index as well.
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #17 on: Sep 16th, 2009, 5:23pm » |
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or 205/65R15 (mine has those as winter tires, and as only size printed on the registration papers). They give slightly better load index as well.
Are these the right size for 12 valve Scorpio estate Please? i have 225-50-16 on 12 spokes, Dunlop Sport ride a bit on the hard side, but i need to change two on the front, Anyone recomend a good size and tyre please, sorry to hi-jack the thread, it's nice to see some different rims. but i must say i prefer the 12 spoke originals, TBO. Cheers BOB
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #18 on: Sep 16th, 2009, 5:54pm » |
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225/50R16 is the factory size for 12-spoke. I have Continental Sportcontact 2 front, and season new Kumho KU31 rear. KU31 is a very good and also economical option. Planning to put KU31 front as well aftr the old ones wear out. The tires before were some really horrible BF Goodrich G-profiler, when they were front the car behaved really oddly, and were replaced pretty quickly.
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Re: Need some advice on some rims!
« Reply #19 on: Sep 16th, 2009, 6:22pm » |
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no problem always nice to get some tire tips too!
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