Monday 6th February 2006

Tasty new TVR alloys roll in

Five-spokers for newer cars launched

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Check out the wheels

TVR dealer Hexham Horseless Carriages has launched a tasty new five-spoke 18-inch alloy as an alternative for the Sagaris, Tuscan, T350 and Tamora.

Already seen on one of the factory's press demonstration cars, they're an exact fit in terms of width and offset, according to the dealer.

The initial offer price per wheel is £175 plus VAT and carriage. Looks good to us...

• Hexham Horseless Carriages

[bjwoods]

Is TVR going to much the max power route these days?!

Fine if that's their business model/marketing strategy and they can find customers who like/can afford it But, I guess I'm getting old, don't like the styling of the sagaris... Will be interesting to see what the first NS car looks like.

B

[toweringeagle]

bjwoods said:

Is TVR going to much the max power route these days?! Fine if that's their business model/marketing strategy and they can find customers who like/can afford it But, I guess I'm getting old, don't like the styling of the sagaris... Will be interesting to see what the first NS car looks like. B

Bling! Bling!

[marki]

I prefer the spiders

[targarama]

They look good to me ... I'm emailing them for closeup pics.

They look very similar to the Niche 'Rhine' ones I was panting about a few months ago.

[johnjr]

They do look a bit "BLING" don't they

Its seems its a step towards seeing more chavved up TVR's which will be a very sad site to see. Those wheels may not look that bad in black but they look rubbish in chrome. It won't belong until some monkery puts those rims on his nova and then claims he has TVR rims on his car

Sorry TVR but they don't have my vote

[_DeeJay_]

Surely it's not TVR, it's a TVR Dealer (and not TVR Power who also do wheels but are more closely linked with the factory) who are selling these.

Each to their own, the more options dealers provide the better as far as I'm concerned. Don't like em? Just get the spiders.....

[greenv8s]

Are HHC sorting out the suspension setup and handling too?

[Beefmeister]

I actually quite like them. They suit the aggressive nature of the Sagaris.

I'm surprised these didn't come as standard on the Sag, as in my eyes the spiders are too soft looking for it....

[guymarks]

I think they look great.

I am pleased they are offering them - about time we had some more choice.

[gruff500]

Ewwwwww - no thanks! Current spiders are fabulous and very distinictive, wouldn't want to add those shiny bling alloys to my P&J.

[targarama]

I suspect the photo makes them look shinier than they really are, so not so bling. I've asked for a bigger image to check for myself.

Nothing wrong with something to replace the oh-so-common (and a pain-in-the-arse to clean) spiders. Of course you never see aftermarket wheels on Ferraris or Porsches do you? :sigh:

[trackcar]

greenv8s said:

Are HHC sorting out the suspension setup and handling too?

My understanding is the Saggy is well sorted already in that area, and the wheels are a like-for-like fitment from the report so sounds like no other mods required.?

I'm not keen on the styling tbh, but i'm sure many will love them, and at that price they're an absolute bargain. Good to see Hexham HC trying new ideas

[NCE 61]

They appear to be the same as the ones on for sale at TVR Power althogh in chrome finish rather than platinum. Both are available form Here although HHC price is competive. Having a set of platinum ones on the Tuscan.

[lundinoir]

The same (or very similar) wheels are also listed on the TVR Power site - LINK

I think these wheels suit the Sagaris - Spiders are ok, but too common as they're the only wheel fit as standard by the factory. For me one important aspect of TVR is individuality so I'm glad to see more offerings out there for wheels.

[anonymous-user]

Its a bad photo - the surface is far more matt than that (i.e. a normal alloy wheel colour). Tony at HHC pointed them out to me - they have gone this route after various people asked for an alternative to the normal spiders.

Personnally I think its a good example of HHC reacting to their customers and providing what is asked for. If you don't want them, don't buy them.

[milu]

i think they look terrific
mike.

[Gruffy]

They look very Lamborghini-esque and IMHO more suited to angular cars like the Gallardo. They're not to my tastes, but having the option can't be a bad thing.

Gruffy

[gruff500]

Ewwwwww - no thanks! Current spiders are fabulous and very distinictive, wouldn't want to add those shiny bling alloys to my P&J.

[chris watton]

They don't look too bad, and I think they'll compliment the Sag perfectly, I've certainly seen a lot worse, that's for sure!

[events]

They are very very similar (if not the same) as the alloys fitted as standard to the latest Astra SRi
..just trying to post the pic....

>> Edited by events on Monday 6th February 13:36