18 inch recall again?!

18 inch recall again?!

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gazzab

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21,132 posts

284 months

Wednesday 27th February 2002
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My cerby 18inchers are not spiders but were replaced under recall before the spiders became de riguer (spelling!?) - I have had 2 blow outs recently due to losing pressure. They still seem to lose pressure despite getting 4 new tyres. Anyway the mechanic has today noticed that at least 1 wheel is cracked. He is looking into getting me spiders under the recall. Anyone heard of replacement non-spiders cracking?! SHouldI hope to get these paid for by TVR?!

gazzab

Original Poster:

21,132 posts

284 months

Wednesday 27th February 2002
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Also - should I go for anthracite or silver finish. My current wheels are anthracite. The car is navy blue.

gazzab

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21,132 posts

284 months

Wednesday 27th February 2002
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Apparently you can still get the RL7 wheels in 18 inch - I might insist on them again as I am not sure I want the rubbish offset on the spiders and the change in steering lock.

gazzab

Original Poster:

21,132 posts

284 months

Thursday 28th February 2002
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As the factory has offered me a free set of spiders then I have taken them. I am fitting them with the steering and axle mods. So there goes my steering circle. Apparetnly the factory wont supply the old style 18inchers anymore.
At least my tyres will stay inflated. I didnt want to risk another set of the old style anyway. I am not a fan of fitting other makes of wheels as you never know how good they might look and the car always looks like its from Max Power.