Time for some new alloys...

[andyg1]

Is it going to feel like I'm getting kicked in the spinal chord every time I go over a penny? (Have you seen Sheffield roads???)

[SILICONEKID350HP]

andyg1 said:

Is it going to feel like I'm getting kicked in the spinal chord every time I go over a penny? (Have you seen Sheffield roads???)

The car is designed to run on 15 and 16" wheels ,you will never get a better ride unless it`s on a smooth track .

[swanny71]

SILICONEKID350HP said:

andyg1 said:

Is it going to feel like I'm getting kicked in the spinal chord every time I go over a penny? (Have you seen Sheffield roads???)

The car is designed to run on 15 and 16" wheels ,you will never get a better ride unless it`s on a smooth track .

Changing to SP12's improved the ride on mine - suspect it was combination of lighter wheels and better/newer tyres

[sheel]

I'm on 17" all round with the Team D equinox, cant give the profiles at mo but have no probs with them, no harsh ride and no tram lining, its on Toyo tires will give sizes later cant remember at present.

Daz, you got shares in those 1980 alloys, every time a wheel post comes up your trying to flog em!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[chris1972]

pk500 said:

I look at similar wheels but went fo these instead

I really like those, very nice!

[chris1972]

I have similar on mine. 18" rear and 17" front.

[Bassfiend229hp]

chris1972 said:

I have similar on mine. 18" rear and 17" front.

Although those are nice I always think that 17/18's just look too big ... they make it look like it's stood on tippy-toes and take away that old school classic British sports car look.

P

[phazed]

chris1972 said:

pk500 said:

I look at similar wheels but went fo these instead

I really like those, very nice!

Imho, those wheels dont suit the car.

It's a difficult one. Standard wheels work, SP12s work but very few do.

A good wheel will flow with the car. It's amazing how many wheels look bad.

Pick carefully!

[JFReturns]

Agreed - no offence intended to those who have posted a pic in this thread, but I've yet to see an aftermarket wheel that suits the Chim IMO. Swapping from within the TVR family slightly better (spiders).

[SILICONEKID350HP]

sheel said:

I'm on 17" all round with the Team D equinox, cant give the profiles at mo but have no probs with them, no harsh ride and no tram lining, its on Toyo tires will give sizes later cant remember at present.

Daz, you got shares in those 1980 alloys, every time a wheel post comes up your trying to flog em!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just gave the guy what he wanted ! a link to the wheels he was so excited about ..

[SILICONEKID350HP]

JFReturns said:

Agreed - no offence intended to those who have posted a pic in this thread, but I've yet to see an aftermarket wheel that suits the Chim IMO. Swapping from within the TVR family slightly better (spiders).

I like these .. and don`t say they would not suit the car .. They would look bloody fantastic.

[chris1972]

SILICONEKID350HP said:

I like these .. and don`t say they would not suit the car .. They would look bloody fantastic.

I think I saw a set of black ones on Fleabay the other day...

[KateV8]

For reference, one of my SP12's in graphite. 18 and 17 inch, fully polybushed and rides and handles beautifully on new Nitrons now set up by Lloyds on their corner-balancing service

[s p a c e m a n]

chris1972 said:

I think I saw a set of black ones on Fleabay the other day...

It's amazing how bad they look in black, anthracite or white is the way forward.

eta. some rare white rl7 on passionfruit

Edited by s p a c e m a n on Saturday 18th May 13:52

[chris1972]

s p a c e m a n said:

It's amazing how bad they look in black, anthracite or white is the way forward.

Not keen on black alloys myself, but they needed a refurb and were very cheap. I guess you can refurb them what ever colour you wish if the price is right!

[chris1972]

KateV8 said:

For reference, one of my SP12's in graphite. 18 and 17 inch

Same as mine

[SILICONEKID350HP]

KateV8 said:

For reference, one of my SP12's in graphite. 18 and 17 inch, fully polybushed and rides and handles beautifully on new Nitrons now set up by Lloyds on their corner-balancing service

What brake kit is that and do you have over 1" spare between the wheel and calliper

[Mr Plow]

SILICONEKID350HP said:

No writing on the rims.

I've always thought the imola and Estoril wheels are heavy.

Whats the weight of these?

[peaktorque]

Bassfiend229hp said:

Although those are nice I always think that 17/18's just look too big ... they make it look like it's stood on tippy-toes and take away that old school classic British sports car look.

P

I don't, I think these are the best size/combo for a Chim - in my opinion they look perfect.

Definatly the wheels and size I'd opt for

[Bassfiend229hp]

peaktorque said:

Bassfiend229hp said:

Although those are nice I always think that 17/18's just look too big ... they make it look like it's stood on tippy-toes and take away that old school classic British sports car look.

P

I don't, I think these are the best size/combo for a Chim - in my opinion they look perfect.

Definatly the wheels and size I'd opt for

I'd probably go 16/17's but personally I think the very low profile tyres don't suit the look of the car. But thankfully beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we all find different things attractive...

(...and thank God for that too or I'd never get laid... )