Tuscan Race Wheels ??

[d p]

Im going to get my OZ's refubished over the winter but am getting quote £200 per wheel to get it done properly. Ive seen a couple of 450's with 16" wheels the same style as the 15" 400 wheels. Before i go and spend £800 refurbing my 15"'s does anyone know of any 16"'s for sale? Also has anyone any advise on which firm is better for servicing and paintwork - Peninsula or Tower View?

[shpub]

The 16 inch wheels are pretty scarce and will often come sprayed in a variety of colours (to match the racer it came off), so you might need to get them refurbed anyway. They do appear occassionally.

You will also need to buy new tyres so the costs will mount. You will need to be very careful on the fit.

[TaSmania]

I've got a set of 16" OZ's for my SEAC but they are originally off a Merc and the offset is different necesitating spacers and thus new/longer wheel nuts which means hubs off. These can occassionally be gotten from Germany but you need to trawl German (.de) web sites!!
£200 per wheel seems really expensive - shop around as I was quoted £60 a few years back to do the cross-spoke jobbies off my 350 - If I can find the number I'll post it here.
GB
GW

[ralph dodds]

Diamond Styling in Nortb London did a great job on my 280's wheels - £280 for all four.

[jvaughan]

I have a set (4x) of 16" ex-tuscan wheels ( the 9" wide ones).
I have been selectivly purchasing them over the last few years. They really are like rocking horse Sh1t!.

Peninsula has a few, not many, most were damaged off ex-racers.

I bought my last pair from Tim Lamont, but that must be over 3 years ago now.
Unfortunatly due to the rarety of the OZ style wheels in general, I donot wish to part with the 15" standard ones, or the 16" ex-tuscan ones.
If you can find some however, it is worth picking them up as long as the price is right.

[boltontvr]

Take a look at this thread:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=13&h=&t=41470
I've seen the wheels on Neils 400SE, and they look fantastic.

[TaSmania]

Gosh - the wheels on that link look good Question - why'd he plug them into the mains
Jason - do you have the 16x9's on your 400? How's the engine fiasco going?
GB

[d p]

WOW those wheels look fantastic. Does anyone know if i get my car down to Peninsula over the winter, can they get them refurbished by RENOWHEEL while its with them ?

[jvaughan]

Engine fiasco is still ongoing ... will be ready before friday !.

The 16x9's are awsome on the wedge for grip ( rears)

If your car is at Peninsula, they will arrange to have yoru wheels sorted sould you require it... talk to them.

[NHyde]

Richard , as far as I am aware is now using Renowheel . I also know he has a set of 15 " 7.5J's with some damage that he may be prepared to part with for the right price .

BTW , just bought a 420 SEAC ( Full Aramid) and the wheels will eventually go to Tony at Renowheel .

Big Bad Wedge x 2

[2 sheds]

NHyde said:

BTW , just bought a 420 SEAC ( Full Aramid) and the wheels will eventually go to Tony at Renowheel . Big Bad Wedge x 2

Nice one
Tim

[NHyde]

Tim ,
It's the one we discussed , 668 , pick it up on Friday hopefully . Get the 400 back from Richard on the 13th , so I will be in touch for the silicone set .

Then I will really start to pick your brains about the SEACS

[seamus]

Race yer for Richards other set of wheels..

Something tells me that Renowheel are going to be busy this winter

[NHyde]

Seamus ,

Yours if you want them and you can meet Richards price . Be aware , they are 7.5J's

[boltontvr]

NHyde said:

BTW , just bought a 420 SEAC ( Full Aramid) and the wheels will eventually go to Tony at Renowheel . Big Bad Wedge x 2

Neil, glad to see you made the right decision. You'll have to let me know the next time KHyde wants to meet up with her old freind John Lewis, as I wouldn't mind a look at the SEAC.

[NHyde]

Kim ,

KHyde's relationship with John Lewis will be severely curtailed as a result of the SEAC !!!!!!!!!!!

I'll be in touch