Chimaera Alloys

[PDTVR83]

My first post on the forum guys so please forgive me if this has been covered before - it no doubt has several times!

I have just bought my 2nd TVR, first being a 74 3000M and now a Chimp. Im trying to find some alloys for it, 17" 5 or 6 spokes and came across these, any one know what they are!? Might look at the Lenso Reizen 17" 6 spokes too in silver but no idea!

Advise and help appreciated.

PS any one in edinburgh who wants to go for a run, please get in touch!

[brett84]

Hi mate
they are Azev A, i have them on mine
17" front and rear with smaller tyres on the front.
They don't make 17" any longer so it's a case of finding some ford fitting ones second hand, offset isn't perfect either

[PDTVR83]

Thanks for the reply, thats a shame as they look great. Think I might try for a set of these instead. I can find 17" Softlines (diamond cut) either and dont fancy the estorils.

What do you think of these?

[phazed]

The term is "chim", chimp being a derogatory word used only by "griefs"!

Apart from that, good luck with your search, they are a nice choice and suit the car imho!

[PDTVR83]

Poor excuse but Ive just been discussing primates with a a zoologist and obviously still had chimps on my mind!! I just can make up my mind on wheels, any suggestions re size? Was thinking 17" rear and 16" fronts?

[PDTVR83]

This is my car that Im putting the wheels on, away getting the outriggers done!

[pwd95]

Mine are 16" front 17" rear, Compomotives....

[rigga]

phazed said:

The term is "chim", chimp being a derogatory word used only by "griefs"!

[PDTVR83]

Looks good! I dont want to ruin the ride by going too big. Think I'll go for the Lenso Reizen wheels after all. They can always be changed if they look S***!!

[MADMAX2]

rigga said:

phazed said:

The term is "chim", chimp being a derogatory word used only by "griefs"!

you mean Griff Girls

[brett84]

if you have the budget you can't beat Image wheels

http://www.imagewheels.co.uk

[ChimpOnGas]

phazed said:

The term is "chim", chimp being a derogatory word used only by "griefs"!

Apart from that, good luck with your search, they are a nice choice and suit the car imho!

I find a good way to defuse the derogatory connotations of the word Chimp is to embrace it.

[PDTVR83]

Image wheels look great but the prices are nuts! Shame as I found a set that look like the Azev A wheels!

[Mr Plow]

pwd95 said:

Mine are 16" front 17" rear, Compomotives....

I like these, keep looking out for a set, but hard to come by second hand.

Will keep looking...........

[V8OW]

pwd95 said:

Mine are 16" front 17" rear, Compomotives....

The comp mo's suit the chim down to the ground. Looks great.

Have you still got it?

[phazed]

PDTVR83 said:

Image wheels look great but the prices are nuts! Shame as I found a set that look like the Azev A wheels!

Apparently mine are about 2K.

£200 for an inner rim a couple of months ago due to a pothole!

[pwd95]

V8OW said:

pwd95 said:

Mine are 16" front 17" rear, Compomotives....

The comp mo's suit the chim down to the ground. Looks great.

Have you still got it?

Hi Ow, yes still here...
It's my daily driver now & I've got a busy couple of weeks ahead so I'll probably re advertise in August. If it doesn't go then it'll stay for another year.

These really are great allrounders.........