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Kjetil S
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Finally some new alloys!
« on: Mar 25th, 2007, 2:27pm » |
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Finally got around putting on my new alloys. Tyres are Vredestein Sportrac 225 45R17
Looks rather nice imho 
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scorpio_man
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #1 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 3:55pm » |
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hi there
what size are they?
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Ultima2300
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #2 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 4:01pm » |
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That's a sharp looking set of wheels 
Nice car too!
Best wishes
Geoff
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Dave
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #3 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 4:03pm » |
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Whoa! Very nice choice 
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Matt
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #4 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 5:16pm » |
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id say at least 18's judging but the side of the wheel to the brake disk
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Kjetil S
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #5 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 5:39pm » |
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Thanks, they're 17"
225/45R17 actually
Did some testing tonight, and the car feels a lot better to drive compared to the previous 195/65R15 (Goodyear). It may be a bit more bumpy on uneven roads (but not enough to trouble me), but oddly enough, it seems less prone to follow road grooves.
All in all, I'm satisfied with the choice.
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TiberiuS
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #6 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 6:03pm » |
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I'm not one for aftermarket rims but I've gotta say they really suit it
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #7 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 7:58pm » |
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nice wheels  the house looks nice too 
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #8 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 11:28pm » |
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i like those, interesting what you say about the ride, i've just bought some 16 inch 12 spokes from v max and was wondering how different the ride will be compared to the standard 15 inch balloons......
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mr._floppy
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #9 on: Mar 25th, 2007, 11:41pm » |
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Nice, although those square ended spokes where they meet the rim look like they will damage easily on kerbs.
I would keep a minimum of 3 feet from the pavement at all times just in case, and don't let the Wife drive it 
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scorpio_man
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #10 on: Mar 26th, 2007, 9:00am » |
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hi there
is that Vredestein Sportrac2 tyres? i've got them on the front of my car. Kumho KU31's on the rear. both are really good tyres; quiet, grippy and long lasting.
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fordnut
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #11 on: Mar 26th, 2007, 9:19am » |
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the new alloys look great
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Kjetil S
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #12 on: Mar 26th, 2007, 11:23am » |
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Thanks all!
They are 'slightly' more shiny than the 15" steel rims with aftermarket hubcaps
on Mar 25th, 2007, 11:41pm, mr._floppy wrote:| ... and don't let the Wife drive it |
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That would be a good idea if I had a wife
on Mar 26th, 2007, 9:00am, scorpio_man wrote:hi there
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I checked my bill, and I remembered wrong, actually.
According to my bill, they're
VREDESTEIN 225/45 ZR17 TL 94W VRED ULTRAC RFD
I don't know how long lasting they are yet, but the grip and noise level is superb (atleast in the dry. There hasn't been any rain since I put them on). Not TOO expensive either.
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #13 on: Mar 26th, 2007, 11:45am » |
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hi there
yep, looked at them at the time, but i don't think i could get the 16" size in them.
at the time, ST2 had jumped up by £25 a tyre. this was at the time when i had the alloys refur'd, so no money left! still the kumho's are proving to be excellent replacements.  think i paid £65 (each) fitted for them.
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cleave
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #14 on: Mar 28th, 2007, 12:17am » |
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look awesome m8...and for those of u that r thinking about the change....the ride is alot more ermmm stable i'd call it better handling but on the downside a little less bouncy...feel bumps alot more.hears mine blinghttp://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/cleave_2007/100_0038.jpg bling bling
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cleave
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Re: Finally some new alloys!
« Reply #19 on: Mar 28th, 2007, 11:17am » |
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kjetil...do u think they would look better than the standard lenses..............if so i might get a set if i actuallly knew where to get them lol 
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