Mr Steele's Wheels

[petepetrolhead]

Can anyone help? In the November edition of Sprint (issue 431) the winner of "Picture this" was Robert Steele, with his excellent Chimaera L6 DCK. I'd like to ask Robert what the wheels are on his car - I think they look awesome and would like to look into getting some.

So Robert, if you happen to see this do please let me know - otherwise, if anyone else knows how I could get in touch with him (an email address or something) I'd be most grateful to be connected.

Thanks,

Peter

[Alexdaredevilz]

It was Roysums old car, contact him, he will know

Azev's ?

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/profile.asp?mem...

[petepetrolhead]

Alex - that's the one! Many thanks indeed.

Peter

[petepetrolhead]

Roysum - I tried to email you but your profile doesn't allow. If you see this I'd be very grateful if you could let me know re the wheels on your old car.

Many thanks,

Peter

[Alexdaredevilz]

petepetrolhead said:

Roysum - I tried to email you but your profile doesn't allow. If you see this I'd be very grateful if you could let me know re the wheels on your old car.

Many thanks,

Peter

Azev's

[petepetrolhead]

Doh - missed that in your first post. Must be late or something.

Thanks again Alex - indeed Asev's seem to be what they are.

[RobSte]

Wheels are Azev 17 x 7.5

Few more shots in case you want to inspect their appearance on the car:

[petepetrolhead]

Robert, that's great - thanks. I think 17"s are the right diameter for the car - they look a bit more up to date than the original 15/16s, but not too outrageous. I don't think big rims with very skinny tyres suit 90's TVRs at all. Very nice overall effect - enhances the look of the whole car IMHO, but I've always been a fan of 5-spokers! Is your car running standard 4-stud hubs?

Cheers,

Peter

[lestershaw]

does anyone like these?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

It's an absolutely personal thing I know...but to me I've never seen a Chimaera look better than when they've got the standard five spoke wheels on. (even the 5.0l seven spokes don't look as well to me)

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

It's an absolutely personal thing I know...but to me I've never seen a Chimaera look better than when they've got the standard five spoke wheels on. (even the 5.0l seven spokes don't look as well to me)

I can never remember which is the Imola & which is the Estoril?

[phillpot]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

I can never remember which is the Imola & which is the Estoril?

Imola.... 5 letters = 5 spoke

Estoril.... 7 letters = 7 spoke

Not seen an "after market" wheel in the same sort of style that looks better yet (imho)

Minilite.... 8 letters = you've guessed

Edited by phillpot on Friday 23 December 17:24

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

phillpot said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

I can never remember which is the Imola & which is the Estoril?

Imola.... 5 letters = 5 spoke

Estoril.... 7 letters = 7 spoke

coolio

[SILICONEKID340HP]

These look nice , nearly went for these but they were £700 at the time.
They are Compomotive Race alloys and look the nuts ! Ford fitting


http://www.comp.co.uk/

Edited by SILICONEKID340HP on Friday 23 December 19:42

[petepetrolhead]

2 Smokin Barrels - in a way I agree with you - Imolas and Estorils are both really nice wheels, but for me the rims are just too small on a sports car (particularly the 15" on the front) - the big fat tyres just look like they belong on a run of the mill tin-top. If I could get 17" Estorils (my personal preference) I wouldn't be looking elsewhere!

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

petepetrolhead said:

2 Smokin Barrels - in a way I agree with you - Imolas and Estorils are both really nice wheels, but for me the rims are just too small on a sports car (particularly the 15" on the front) - the big fat tyres just look like they belong on a run of the mill tin-top. If I could get 17" Estorils (my personal preference) I wouldn't be looking elsewhere!

each to their own!

[Alexdaredevilz]

I'm with you on the wheels,

Love the stock look, wheels suit the style and age of the car

The big fat tyre at the back looks great! For that reason I'm keeping mine stock

[Goaty Bill]

I have always been of two minds on this one.

My 5L was (unusually, though there are a few others), delivered from the factory with Imola wheels. And I did/do prefer them.

For quite some time, I had thought of bigger wheels and lower profiles for the same overall tyre dimensions.
What were quite low profile tyres in their day, had quickly become standard Passat estate tyres!
I have seen a couple of wheel/tyre 'upgrades' that have resulted in a higher ride height, and I couldn't live with that.
I prefer mine 20mm+ below 'standard'.

Yet, as Alex says, they originals look 'right' for the year and style of the car, but sometimes I just can't help thinking... it wouldn't look worse for having lower profile tyres.

Then again, there are no 17" Imolas (AFAIK), so it will almost certainly stay as is for now...

[scotty_d]

phillpot said:

Imola.... 5 letters = 5 spoke

Estoril.... 7 letters = 7 spoke

Not seen an "after market" wheel in the same sort of style that looks better yet (imho)

Minilite.... 8 letters = you've guessed

Edited by phillpot on Friday 23 December 17:24

What size are those Minilites? I think a Chim would look good on Super lights with the deep dish Hmmmmm

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Goaty Bill said:

I have always been of two minds on this one.

My 5L was (unusually, though there are a few others), delivered from the factory with Imola wheels. And I did/do prefer them.

I've had 4 Five litres all with Imola wheels