who has aftermarket wheels?

[Edmundo2]

Aussie John said:

hi Quinny, you have finally done it; they do look good but the "Image" wheels that "Split rim Bob" has [ pictures on TVRCC ] are the best IMO; they have the 8 spoke centres ala minilites

I agree. I had this image saved so hope Split Rim Bob doesn't mind me posting?

Edited by Edmundo2 on Monday 5th October 11:22

Edited by Edmundo2 on Monday 5th October 11:23

[Marty V8]

Simon Says said:

Mr MoJo said:

RichB said:

Here you go, these are the best "aftermarket" wheels for the Griff

Without a doubt.

Seconded helps the fact that the car they are fitted to aint no stter

Some more of the same....

My new toy. Got it in July. Cant stop grinning.

Cheers

Marty

[Simon Says]

Stunning colour,stunning car go

[Edmundo2]

Marty V8 said:

Simon Says said:

Mr MoJo said:

RichB said:

Here you go, these are the best "aftermarket" wheels for the Griff

Without a doubt.

Seconded helps the fact that the car they are fitted to aint no stter

Some more of the same....

My new toy. Got it in July. Cant stop grinning.

Cheers

Marty



Agreed - Whilst I like split rim bobs image wheels I have to agree that they are stunning. Love the Green/brown with silver.
Marty - Lovely car. Saw it at HHC and looked in great nick.

[Mark UB]

daveb500 said:

My 500 with SP12's

they do look very nice, really suit the Griff, I remember seeing them on Phil James Cerb at the Nurburgring a few years ago too, they look great on TVR's.

[bartylash]

Always loved the original OZ split-rim look, but felt the arches needed a bit more filling....

Fronts: Lenso BSX 16" 7.5J Toyo T1-R 225/45/16
Rears: Compomotive CXN 17" 7.5J Toyo T1-R 235/50/17

One day I'll find a pair of CXNs for the front, but the Lensos are a pretty good match, and a great size and fit. I do get the odd tiny rub on the back arches when two-up and pressing on along a bumpy road.

Finally - yes, my post count is shameful! I've finally got something worthwhile posting!

[bartylash]

Quinny said:

Lovely wheels, but not the easiest to keep clean

Very true! I've been really quite sad and shelled out for a handful of different size/shape/texture brushes to keep it under control.

I'm not looking forward to polishing them though.........job for the winter, I think

[Edmundo2]

bartylash said:

Always loved the original OZ split-rim look, but felt the arches needed a bit more filling....

Fronts: Lenso BSX 16" 7.5J Toyo T1-R 225/45/16
Rears: Compomotive CXN 17" 7.5J Toyo T1-R 235/50/17

One day I'll find a pair of CXNs for the front, but the Lensos are a pretty good match, and a great size and fit. I do get the odd tiny rub on the back arches when two-up and pressing on along a bumpy road.

Finally - yes, my post count is shameful! I've finally got something worthwhile posting!

Wow - Always loved both Gottis and OZ's from Pre Cats - Can't see that well on photo but he Lenzo looks great.

[bartylash]

Edmundo2 said:

Wow - Always loved both Gottis and OZ's from Pre Cats - Can't see that well on photo but he Lenzo looks great.

Here's a pic from the front. It's funny, I was dreading putting different wheels on the car (as in different makes) but it was proving impossible to get 16" CXN fronts. And unless you look at a photo, back and forth, you just don't notice really. I know that nowadays the leaning is usually towards low-profile rubber, but I just love the way the rears fill the arches, like a Cobra.
(But then I always thought the Griff had a pretty sexy rear end, maybe I need to get out more.)

[bartylash]

Quinny said:

Blimey, there's no stopping him now

3 posts on the same page

Howdy Callum

Ha! Ha! This reply takes me into double figures, yay!! Now I need a lie down..................



Thanks for the welcome!

[HRG.]

I had my inner arches reshaped to stop the rubbing, cost about £100 IIRC.

[Englishman]

My Griff is very close to needing its first set of new tyres believe it or not. Question is do I get a set of Toyo's for original rims (yes am aware can only get R rated for the front now) or get a new set of wheels and tyres? Has anyone sold a good of Estorils recently, if so for how much?

[LordGrover]

Have a word with Quinny.

[Mr MoJo]

Would love a set of 16" OZ X-Spokes all round for mine (to keep the original theme going size wise) but as has already been said, they must be HELL to keep clean.
a poor excuse I know, but as much as I love cleaning my car, cleaning the wheels is my pet hate

Edited by Mr MoJo on Wednesday 14th October 23:40

[Del 203]

Englishman said:

My Griff is very close to needing its first set of new tyres believe it or not. Question is do I get a set of Toyo's for original rims (yes am aware can only get R rated for the front now) or get a new set of wheels and tyres? Has anyone sold a good of Estorils recently, if so for how much?

I have T1R's on 16's all round & R888's on my 16/15's all on Estorils as i wanted to keep the original looks very happy with both


Must admit the T1R's dont go on very much



If i was going after market i would be looking at these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&am...

A few people have

Edited by Del 203 on Thursday 15th October 08:51

[HRG.]

My complete set must be worth a bit more then

[LordGrover]

Quinny said:

LordGrover said:

Have a word with Quinny.

Sold within 10 mins of placing the add

http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1293655.htm

Oops. My bad.
Sorry.

[urquattroGus]

Tempted to go for Lenso Rims on my 500.

Are they a good wheel? Surprisingly cheap for a set...

[RobXjcoupe]

Was checking out the split rims picture and realised that is me lol
Regarding cheap wheels, you get what you pay for

[Stever]

I bought a set of Lensos last year for my Griff 16"/17" and yes they are cheap(ish) but I think the quality is very good, lots have commented on them (favourably) but inevitably be prepared the purists will have a moan. I have kept the original Estorils of course and am delighted with the transformation.

Below a pic from last weekend a very hot trip to the Peak District outside the Bulls Head Monyash next to what was going to be the UK's answer to a Le Mans circuit.

and in Black and whitey type filter