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stonkn
Original Poster
44 posts
117 months
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For all of those who have fitted ‘aftermarket’ wheels to their Griff, would they be able to make some suggestions or post an image or two? Reference my post on my OZ split rims, which were being refurbished until the company has now declined to do them, I need to make a quick decision in terms of some new rims!! If I am going to buy some new one's, then I would plan to update the look without going too max-power !!
Many thanks.
Mark
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tbdgriff500
1,058 posts
72 months
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hi, if you decide to go the new route can i have first dibs on your oz's please.
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Geoff38
355 posts
115 months
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17 inch compomotive MO's rested in front of my OZ's to see what they look like.... 
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macdeb
3,816 posts
124 months
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Think that Ford 7 spoke look good, sort of an Estoril upgrade. You can get them in two finishes, 'softline' or 'diamond cut' though the latter are becoming rare now as they are no longer made but new ones still appear now and then. They come in 15" 16" and 17" and suit the car looking more like a factory upgrade than 'carlos fandango'. You would need to fit some quality spacers to the fronts for correct offset, about 7-8mm I think from memory, but check first. There is an offset wheel calculator knocking about somewhere I'll try and dig it out if you like.
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stonkn
Original Poster
44 posts
117 months
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TBDGRIFF - You sound as if you have a cunning plan ???? eg you know somebody who can do refurbs? I understand these rims are fairly rare now - I would love to have done some subtle changes to the car but keep things fairly stock inc the rims.
Thanks for the input - keep it coming !!
M
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cavebloke
342 posts
96 months
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stonkn said: TBDGRIFF - You sound as if you have a cunning plan ???? eg you know somebody who can do refurbs? Check out this thread, it has pretty much all the details you need. Best way to refurb at a reasonable cost is DIY or at least split them yourself and then give the rim to a polisher and rebuild with new bolts.
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Colin RedGriff
1,611 posts
126 months
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swanny71
1,153 posts
78 months
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macdeb said: Think that Ford 7 spoke look good, sort of an Estoril upgrade. You can get them in two finishes, 'softline' or 'diamond cut' though the latter are becoming rare now as they are no longer made but new ones still appear now and then. They come in 15" 16" and 17" and suit the car looking more like a factory upgrade than 'carlos fandango'. You would need to fit some quality spacers to the fronts for correct offset, about 7-8mm I think from memory, but check first. There is an offset wheel calculator knocking about somewhere I'll try and dig it out if you like. 17" Ford RS softspokes on my old Griff. No spacers required unless (like I had) you have fitted big brakes. 
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FlipFlopGriff
4,879 posts
116 months
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tbdgriff500
1,058 posts
72 months
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the man you want is Zak at the split rim clinic 
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FlipFlopGriff
4,879 posts
116 months
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tbdgriff500 said: the man you want is Zak at the split rim clinic See post above Tim. D'oh!! FFG
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tbdgriff500
1,058 posts
72 months
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teach me to read it properly!! Do'h its not the first time and it won't be the last!! 
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SILICONEKID340HP
8,368 posts
100 months
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tbdgriff500 said: teach me to read it properly!! Do'h its not the first time and it won't be the last!! These are quality ! and look in keeping with the car . 
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steve-V8s
2,275 posts
117 months
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If you want the SP12 option they appear to me to be identical to the ProRace 1.2 made by Rimstock (Team Dynamics )and are much cheaper if you order them from Halfords.
Before you choose any different rims check they will match the tyre you plan to use. Most tyre manufactures have acceptable and optimum rim widths for each tyre size and type on their websites.
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stonkn
Original Poster
44 posts
117 months
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Silicon Kid - I can t see the image unfortunetly......
Many thanks to everybody for their assistance & ideas.
Marco
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Tom The Cat
66 posts
26 months
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Hi All, i think the best looking Wheels on The Griffith looks like that ...lol   Cheers TTC
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pwd95
7,070 posts
107 months
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Very happy with my compomotives........  16 front & 17 rear.
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SILICONEKID340HP
8,368 posts
100 months
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pwd95 said: Very happy with my compomotives........ 16 front & 17 rear. They are very good quality ..Do Cosworth have these wheels fitted ?
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Aussie John
534 posts
100 months
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If you google " split rim bob" the pics show some great wheels on a griff with centres like classic minilites; I think they are "image" brand, the best looking wheel imho. 
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pigpen
221 posts
119 months
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macdeb said: Think that Ford 7 spoke look good, They come in 15" 16" and 17" Are they available in 15 & 16 as well as 17? I was about to order some 5 spoke compomotives but this is another option as I want 16 fronts & 17 rears Cheers Mike
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