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(Message started by: rayblack on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:32pm)

Title: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:32pm

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:)

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by Highlander on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:36pm

What have you got just now Ray?

I cant see past the 12 spokes, i think they look great

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:40pm

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 :P

THANKS

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by pinto on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:48pm

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"....

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by Highlander on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:52pm

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/scorpio.jpg

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/alloyoptions.htm

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:55pm

Great site! They show illustrations of the scorp with the rims mounted:)

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 8^th, 2009, 8:56pm

on 09/08/09 at 20:52:11, Highlander wrote:

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/images/scorpio.jpg

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/alloyoptions.htm

Yeah, like them. The originals! Hard to get a hold of over here:(

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 8^th, 2009, 9:49pm

http://www.finn.no/finn/bap/object?finnkode=18495898

Be hounest! Will these look good or bad? :-/

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by Highlander on Sep 8^th, 2009, 10:03pm

your decision, :)

I think they would look good on some 17 year olds Saxo though, not on a Scorpio

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by Scorpio_Mike on Sep 9^th, 2009, 9:59am

on 09/08/09 at 22:03:12, 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 8)

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by Tekno on Sep 9^th, 2009, 10:53am

I have "4-spoke turbo" rims. They look pretty good imo

only 16" though..

http://ruohoranta.fi/galleries/sekalaiset/Scorpio-98/_thumbs/700x500-dsc04575.jpg

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 9^th, 2009, 2:05pm

yeah, the turbo rims are looking good! But its har to find the original rims!

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 9^th, 2009, 2:24pm

on 09/08/09 at 22:03:12, Highlander wrote:

your decision, :)

I think they would look good on some 17 year olds Saxo though, not on a Scorpio

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!

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 15^th, 2009, 1:22pm

http://www.finn.no/finn/bap/object?finnkode=18832432

what about these? the same as "Tekno"?

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by Tekno on Sep 15^th, 2009, 1:49pm

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

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by scorpio_man on Sep 15^th, 2009, 4:40pm

hi there

if going for 15 inch rims, use the original scorpio size of 195x65x15.

hth

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by tlundkvi on Sep 15^th, 2009, 5:00pm

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.

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by ro284 on Sep 16^th, 2009, 5:23pm

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

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by tlundkvi on Sep 16^th, 2009, 5:54pm

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.

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims!
Post by rayblack on Sep 16^th, 2009, 6:22pm

no problem always nice to get some tire tips too!

Title: Re: Need some advice on some rims! now tyres
Post by scorpio_man on Sep 16^th, 2009, 6:47pm

hi there

i like those KUMHO KU31 as well.

the issue with the 16 inch wheel/tyre is the sidewall of the tyre. some tyres are really hard which is giving you the harsh ride. the harder the sidewall, the better the responses are. softer sidewall give a less precise feeling, but are more comfortable.

hth