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bonnietiler
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Chrome Alloy Wheels
« on: Aug 22nd, 2010, 10:45am » |
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Now, you know I bought this Black Cosworth Estate with 25k on the clock, I really am like a dog with 2 wossnames, I love it to bits, It is just like a new car, anyway, I was wondering, I quite fancy those chrome alloys but I've never seen any for sale. I even considered buying a replacement set and having mine sprayed (I'm told by my American chum, that this is quite common in the US) I even like the look of Black Chrome wheels..
Question is:
Are there any Chrome wheels about?
Has anybody experience of this new-fangled Spray finish. I know thw surface has to be perfect but luckily my 12 spokes are like new.
Any help much appreciated
Brian
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Jonnycab
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Re: Chrome Alloy Wheels
« Reply #1 on: Aug 22nd, 2010, 2:02pm » |
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I used to have a set of 12 spoke chrome wheels on my old Scorp, but unfortunately the chrome peeled off really bad. This is apparently a very common problem.
I think you'd have to be very lucky to find a set of perfect condition chrome wheels, so I reckon your best bet is probably to get them chromed yourself 
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mondeoman
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Re: Chrome Alloy Wheels
« Reply #3 on: Aug 22nd, 2010, 7:22pm » |
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Do those alloy wheels and tyres fit the Scorpio as they seem a little low in height as 205/40/17?
They can't be a set designed for the Scorpio as they are not wide enough?
They also seem rather pricey and it would have to depend on the quality of the refurb etc
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Matt
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Re: Chrome Alloy Wheels
« Reply #4 on: Aug 22nd, 2010, 7:28pm » |
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the RS 7 soft spoke was a cost option for the scorpio (and were for many other makes eg mondeo) but were fitted with the 225 / 40 / 17 tyres when placed on a scorp, id say these have been on a sierra saph or escort to have that tyre
if you remember mine from harewood (RS7 Diamond cut), they are based on this wheel and fit a treat!
price wise thats about right for a set of those with a tyre second had, look to pay around £600 for new with NO tyres
the Diamond cuts like mine are no longer made but expect to pay about a grand for an average set
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