Wheels... PLEASE!

[Gas_Man]

OK after a nasty brick jumped out and bit both my nearside wheels while travelling down a local lane I am revisiting options for wheels. I know I can get the wheels refurbished and painted but I'm looking at taking the opportunity of going up to 19".
Questions...
1. Has anyone any spare 19" VXR wheels?
2. Has anyone any recommendations for alternatives (with prices)?
3. Anyone know what size tyres I should use?

At the moment have standard 18" CV8 wheels with 235/40 front and 255/35 rear tyres. I could use some extra space inside tho cos I AM getting a little rubbing on the caliper on the NSF of the AP's.
Thanks in advance

[S600VXR]

Whatch this space... just as soon as I can get the pc and camera talking!

[gareth h]

Sorry, can't help with the 19"s, I bought 3 X 18"s from e bay last night (planning on fitting winter tyres), has anybody got a spare 18" rim condition not important as it will be refurbed?
Thanks

[swordfishcoupe]

Hi Gareth,

Just emailed you re a spare 18" VZ wheel.

Cheers
Steven

[redbarron84]

gareth h said:

Sorry, can't help with the 19"s, I bought 3 X 18"s from e bay last night (planning on fitting winter tyres), has anybody got a spare 18" rim condition not important as it will be refurbed?
Thanks

Was that the set which looked in really bad nick? One of them being oval in shape? lol

[well_fans]

Wortec are going to be offering some lightweight alternative wheels shortly, least thats what they were saying start of December. If you're really struggling I can maybe scan some pages from this months Street Commodores - full of fancy wheels and loads of suppliers in Oz - seen some decent sets of 4 for well under a grand before carriage. Last quote I got for 4 wheels by air freight was around 300 quid iirc. Couple of the dealers in there also supply official parts are considerably less than Vauxhall prices.

[rmmackfc]

Wife managed to kerb one of the fronts on mine ... not amused. Not too bad hopefully chipsaway can sort it. Keeping my eyes open for a spare though

Anyone used this....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-Alloy-

Edited by rmmackfc on Monday 7th January 00:37

[gareth h]

Thanks Steven, I've been wWay from the office for a couple of days, will drop you a reply in the morning.

[Gas_Man]

S600VXR said:

Whatch this space... just as soon as I can get the pc and camera talking!

watching!

And Well_Fans... any more info?

Edited by Gas_Man on Sunday 13th January 19:30

[well_fans]

sorry was waiting to see if you wanted info - will scan a couple of ads in and stick them up on photobucket tomorrow for you to take a look at.

[Gas_Man]

Appreciate that, thanks.

[well_fans]

ok this is the link to the scanned pages on photobucket, they aren't great scans but if theres something catches your eye I can redo it if necessary

http://s78.photobucket.com/albums/j10

List of suppliers websites from the magazine, in no particular order and no idea which will ship to UK but it gives you a starting point I guess

www.eagletyres.com.au
www.tempetyres.com.au
www.xhpwheels.com
www.roh.com.au
www.bbosswheels.com
www.wheelking.com.au - excellent pricing on genuine HSV and Holden wheels
www.pdwgroup.com
www.directwheels.com.au
www.talebtyres.com.au
www.simmonswheel.com.au
www.anzwheels.com.au
www.xixwheels.com
www.ctw.com.au
www.paylesstyres.com - quoted me $780 Aus for shipping by air of 4x18" wheels, 2-3day delivery back in November

Have fun and let us know how you get on :-)

Edited by well_fans on Tuesday 15th January 08:43

[Gas_Man]

Wow, lots there to go through. Looks like I'm gonna be busy!
Thank you