15in wheels in black... any ideas?

[AdamW]

I'm trying to get a set of wheels for my Riot – and basically my only requirements are that they're 15in x 6.5in (or narrower) and black. It's turning out to be more difficult than it should be. Anyone have any ideas where I get some? Help will be gratefully appreciated!

Adam.

[Jon Ison]

Buy a second hand set you like, have them blasted and powder coated black ?
Costs me $20 a wheel, cash in hand locally.

[tribbles]

I got some Compomotive wheels, and asked them to paint it gold. So, I don't think there'll be a problem getting it in black.

Alternatively, paint them yourself (I did that on my first kit car - took the rubber off, blasted them and then painted in gun-metal grey).

[AdamW]

Thanks for the ideas, guys. I've found a set now which aren't quite black (they're called 'Hyperblack'), but I think they'll suit the car well.

Adam.

[bude david]

Anybody know what make the lovely 8-spoke wheels which the riot wears in the press adverts are? I think they look fantastic and mailed the company to ask where they come from but got no reply.

[AdamW]

I can't remember the make, but I seem to remember Jeremy telling me had a problem getting any more of them. I'm speaking to him again later, so I'll find out...

Adam.

[Furyblade_Lee]

Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2. Standard in black and light as f***. Halfords sell them.

[steve_d]

Adam.
Don't you get stuff like wheels handed out as 'promotional material'.
If not you must be doing something wrong.

Steve

[AdamW]

I wish! It's been a nightmare finding a company that actually called back when they said they would, which I now eventually have. Third time lucky!

Adam.

[bude david]

Furyblade_Lee said; "Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2. Halfords sell them.


Close, but no cigar! The Team Dynamics wheels are 10 spoke and the ones on the Riot are 8 spoke. See pic below.

www.sylva.co.uk/images/riot/r1ot-jp.jpg

[NeilE]

The Riot wheels that Sylva uses are the 'Pro-fin' made by Performance Alloy Wheels in Australia:

www.performancewheels.com.au/images/big_profin.jpg

www.performancewheels.com.au/alloywheels.asp#

Not sure of a uk distributor, but at least you now have a lead to go on...

Hope that helps!

Neil
www.mymojo.co.uk

[AdamW]

The UK distributor of that makes of wheels in Performance Wheels (www.performwheels.co.uk) who I have found very helpful - but those 8-spoke rims don't appear to be available any more.

Adam.