Second set of V12V wheels

[Quarterly]

Looking for advice please.

I've decided to get a second set of wheels with winter tyres for my 2011 V12V. I really like the look of the new lightweight ones on the new V12VS (the new seven speed manual), these would look great on my Meteorite car. Do you know if these wheels would fit my old car?

Also, where would be the cheapest place to buy them? and is it a bit cheeky to ask two different dealers to quote? I expect the cost will be the same, but you never know.. ?

Thanks.

[JACK6284]

If you just want some wheels for the winter and rubbish weather then I have a set of V8 Vantage wheels ?

[hornbaek]

Normal V8 Vantage wheels will not fit as more clearance due to the CCBs is required

[DaveV8V]

Possibly some of the knowledgeable folk may be able to advise who the manufacture is

[Jon39]

DaveV8V said:

Possibly some of the knowledgeable folk may be able to advise who the manufacture is

Depending on design, probably Rimstock.

[Flugplatz]

Adam may have a set that are just a few weeks old as he swapped for Zagato's which is also something you can consider.

[AdamV12V]

Flugplatz said:

Adam may have a set that are just a few weeks old as he swapped for Zagato's which is also something you can consider.

Nope, sorry sold them to another PH member already...

[kbooker]

Lightweights are like hens teeth used, when I was looking AM bits had a used set iirc around £4k

[Quarterly]

Thanks for the replies. I contacted my local dealer, they can supply the old V12V ones I already have for £4300, the ones I'd really like from the S cost £5800 but aren't recommended as they've never been tested on the older V12V.

Jon39 said:

DaveV8V said:

Possibly some of the knowledgeable folk may be able to advise who the manufacture is

Depending on design, probably Rimstock.

Thanks Jon, I phoned Rimstock and they were really helpful, but don't stock the ones in my size, they gave me two more places to try, Rimstyle and Wheel Mania.

Luckily I'm not in any hurry. If any one sees any hens teeth please give me a shout.

[divetheworld]

Quarterly said:

Thanks for the replies. I contacted my local dealer, they can supply the old V12V ones I already have for £4300, the ones I'd really like from the S cost £5800 but aren't recommended as they've never been tested on the older V12V.

Eh hem. Bull poo.

Behold.....V12VS lightweights on a V12V.

[Quarterly]

divetheworld said:

Eh hem. Bull poo.

Behold.....V12VS lightweights on a V12V.

Yes I know. They would prefer to sell me the wheels with the rest of the car. They are expensive though, don't you think?

[divetheworld]

Quarterly said:

Yes I know. They would prefer to sell me the wheels with the rest of the car. They are expensive though, don't you think?

The offset of the V12 wheels is biblical. That's your problem in getting aftermarket rims. The only rims that don't look poo will be bespoke ones. For that, you're looking at about £4k give or take. But then you are talking bespoke HRE's, OZ's, BC Forged and the like.

So if you're just after a second set of rims for winter then the cheapest option is fleabay for OEM V12 rims. If you're looking to splash out on the coolest rims, then its a very long wait for V12S rims or go the HRE way. That does mean your new sparkly rims become summer ones and the OEM ones are your salt catchers.

[ripley500]

I bought Adam's wheels, hence I have a spare set of V12V diamond turned wheels i.e. my original wheels, which I'm happy to sell if you are interested.

[Quarterly]

divetheworld said:

The offset of the V12 wheels is biblical. That's your problem in getting aftermarket rims. The only rims that don't look poo will be bespoke ones. For that, you're looking at about £4k give or take. But then you are talking bespoke HRE's, OZ's, BC Forged and the like.

So if you're just after a second set of rims for winter then the cheapest option is fleabay for OEM V12 rims. If you're looking to splash out on the coolest rims, then its a very long wait for V12S rims or go the HRE way. That does mean your new sparkly rims become summer ones and the OEM ones are your salt catchers.

Thanks for the information, I like the look of the HRE's and OZ's.

ripley500 said:

I bought Adam's wheels, hence I have a spare set of V12V diamond turned wheels i.e. my original wheels, which I'm happy to sell if you are interested.

well, I hope you realise your new rims are 'not recommended', you could be driving a death trap.

Thanks for the offer of the diamonds, for now I'm going to pursue the lightweight design as I'd prefer to have something that looks completely different each time I change over. Why did you want to change yours? Are you pleased and have you a photo?

[ripley500]

Quarterly said:

well, I hope you realise your new rims are 'not recommended', you could be driving a death trap.

Thanks for the offer of the diamonds, for now I'm going to pursue the lightweight design as I'd prefer to have something that looks completely different each time I change over. Why did you want to change yours? Are you pleased and have you a photo?

Damn...slipped my mind that the colour change means it's out of spec - best not tell the insurance co!!!

I changed only because I always preferred liquid silver wheels and a combination of right place / right time. I wasn't really looking for them it's just Adam's became available so more of an opportunistic purchase


looks almost the same as before !!!!

[Quarterly]

They look excellent.