Any love for steel wheels?
Discussion
MG CHRIS said:
Very few new cars look good on steel wheels also personally mx5s look hideous with steel wheels on even worse than the original 14 inch daisey alloys most come with.
The dodge looks good along with the morgan and pug the rest look hideous.
Maybe I'm being stupid, but which Dodge? The dodge looks good along with the morgan and pug the rest look hideous.
Alex106 said:
Krikkit said:
Me too! Its a beautiful thing! I first saw it when Stu Wiltshire owned it and put a sale thread on the register! I have wanted it ever since!ChemicalChaos said:
+1 for the cool utilitarian look
Hides brake dust brilliantly as well - the alloys used to get absolutely covered in it from stopping such a big beast all the time
While I more than admire your car....Silver steels would look great. Get out the rattle can!Hides brake dust brilliantly as well - the alloys used to get absolutely covered in it from stopping such a big beast all the time
Edited by ChemicalChaos on Sunday 1st February 01:18
wildcat45 said:
No I love the 'straight off the transporter from the docks' look he has there.
Have we been conned into wanting alloys for the last 30 years. In most cases they look brilliant.
Oh, just a shade darker, not painted black or anything like that Have we been conned into wanting alloys for the last 30 years. In most cases they look brilliant.
Which is lighter, a well designed alloy or a steel?
RobinBanks said:
MG CHRIS said:
Very few new cars look good on steel wheels also personally mx5s look hideous with steel wheels on even worse than the original 14 inch daisey alloys most come with.
The dodge looks good along with the morgan and pug the rest look hideous.
Maybe I'm being stupid, but which Dodge? The dodge looks good along with the morgan and pug the rest look hideous.
The Nur said:
Oh, just a shade darker, not painted black or anything like that
Which is lighter, a well designed alloy or a steel?
Oh go in then..!Which is lighter, a well designed alloy or a steel?
The thing is, I think my cars need bigger wheels, not for the sake of looks but for the accomodation of the brakes.
My Freelander 2 has 18 inch wheels, I have seen them in 17s so I guess thats the minimum.
My MGFF has standard brakes at the mo, but I do want to upgrade tem to AP front callipers - hence my choice of MGF Trophy wheels.
I understand the PCD? The dimensions of the bolt holes I think, restricts the type of wheel I an choose.
I'd love those steels seen on a TR6, but I guess 15 inch spares is my only choice.
This thread reminded me of a search for 17" steelies for my 330Ci that ended unsuccessfully a couple of years ago. Another quick search now has found some on www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk for £58.20 per rim. I'll try to remember to get some for next winter as there's little point getting some now... I think.
Edited by MartinQ on Sunday 1st February 21:22
MartinQ said:
This thread reminded me of a search for 17" steelies for my 330Ci that ended unsuccessfully a couple of years ago. Another quick search now has found some on www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk for £58.20 per rim. I'll try to remember to get some for next winter as there's little point getting some now... I think.
Edited by MartinQ on Sunday 1st February 21:22
17" from the E46 - note the chrome hubcaps!
ChemicalChaos said:
The Nur said:
Which is lighter, a well designed alloy or a steel?
Even a chunky alloy is far, far lighter than a steel wheel of the same strength. Otherwise you'd see top end racing cars running around on steels....Nice find on the E46 steelies! I'm really tempted to get a set to go on mine for winter. Mine's dark red and I think would wear it better than this, but still looks very cool:
Hard to justify when I've got loads of spare Style 30 alloys knocking around, but this just wouldn't be as right..
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