standard wheels
Discussion
been looking at my wheels.
getting them coated black this winter however looking at the standard rim, they look so dated.
What suggestions other than buying expensive ones could update them?
I was thinking of getting the centres 5 spokes machined? even machining a grouve or thinning the spoke would look better.
looking at the latest lambo Ferrari or even lambo and all the aftermarket big wheels the spokes are tiny?
any idea please?
thanks dom
getting them coated black this winter however looking at the standard rim, they look so dated.
What suggestions other than buying expensive ones could update them?
I was thinking of getting the centres 5 spokes machined? even machining a grouve or thinning the spoke would look better.
looking at the latest lambo Ferrari or even lambo and all the aftermarket big wheels the spokes are tiny?
any idea please?
thanks dom
Strength and therefore safety would be my concern if you start machining material off the spokes. I would want and mods made by the wheel manufacturers. The cost of doing this would probably be more than the price of new wheels.
Alternative thinking....
If you are going to paint them you could add changes in the form of colours, pinstripes, etc and then get a good thick coat of lacquer to seal it all..
Just a thought.
Paul
Alternative thinking....
If you are going to paint them you could add changes in the form of colours, pinstripes, etc and then get a good thick coat of lacquer to seal it all..
Just a thought.
Paul
V8Dom said:
been looking at my wheels.
getting them coated black this winter however looking at the standard rim, they look so dated.
What suggestions other than buying expensive ones could update them?
I was thinking of getting the centres 5 spokes machined? even machining a grouve or thinning the spoke would look better.
looking at the latest lambo Ferrari or even lambo and all the aftermarket big wheels the spokes are tiny?
any idea please?
thanks dom
I feel your pain, I too want to change the look of my wheels, my Image wheels are a pain to keep polished (no lacquer) and the spoke design (though period for the cars look) just looks too chunky, I was looking at Braid wheels but I need to be careful of fit because of my oversize brake package.getting them coated black this winter however looking at the standard rim, they look so dated.
What suggestions other than buying expensive ones could update them?
I was thinking of getting the centres 5 spokes machined? even machining a grouve or thinning the spoke would look better.
looking at the latest lambo Ferrari or even lambo and all the aftermarket big wheels the spokes are tiny?
any idea please?
thanks dom
If you go to the Image web site you may get some ideas for a re-designed centre to bolt to your current rims, Harry at Image should know all the PCD details of the Ultima wheel (they used to supply I believe).
GtrMan said:
hedgefinder said:
satin black was, and still is THE only colour for wheels on this type of car..
Nice front clip design ...who makes these??Factory ... an update please hihi!!
M
If we told you we would have to kill you.......
But there is a man..............who can provide this, if you are not in a rush.
SS............h
Paul
Storer said:
Not Factory.
If we told you we would have to kill you.......
But there is a man..............who can provide this, if you are not in a rush.
SS............h
Paul
"Some Say" he doesn't consume normal food... and was once caught eating fiberglass If we told you we would have to kill you.......
But there is a man..............who can provide this, if you are not in a rush.
SS............h
Paul
but all of us know him as that ( Magician in the Hinkley shed )
Pedders said:
V8Dom said:
ive been looking... a satin black wheel with stainless bolts looks the best but still dated?
I have just had a set finished in black powder coat.
did they reseal the rims or yourself?
Gassing Station | Ultima | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff