different wheels on 400se

[bhardy]

I have taken the oz's of and replaced them with borbet 17inch wheels, did anyone else with a big wedge fit different wheels? If you do i would be really interested in a picture! I like the oz's but prefer bigger wheels as the 15inch are just a bit small..

[infinity]

You spoilt little asshole. Your father sponsors your 400SE and you start comlplaining about the OZ's?????

(geintje)

[bhardy]

Who's the spoiled one here.........Mr. F355

I was just being generous giving the ing expensive oz's to my brother !!

[infinity]

Hahaha, just kidding!!

Will look nice on your brother's car as well! What do you want yourself? They are very difficult to get hold of, but the OZ's also exist in 16". The long Kenian just bought a set, may be he knows of another set.

[bhardy]

I've put the 17" borbets on it, they came from the 350i and fill the arches better!!

[mhardy]

bhardy said:

I've put the 17" borbets on it, they came from the 350i and fill the arches better!!

Well thanks for the OZ split alloys!!!!!!

but a.....17"borbet with 205/50/17 tyre size?????

[bhardy]

Found out that 225 or perhapse wider is possible on 7,5J..... Going to exchange the 205 toyo's i ordered for the 350i for wider 225 toyo's and perhapse fit spacers at the back.

[gun metal]

okay Hardy clan when is the fast wedge contest, I'll be there.

[FrenchTVR]

I have 215/45 17 on my Borbets. Keeps the gearing as close to standard and doesn't foul the bodywork.

[JR]

FrenchTVR said:

I have 215/45 17 on my Borbets. Keeps the gearing as close to standard and doesn't foul the bodywork.

Yes, that is the natural choice for 17s on a 350i.

[BHardy]

JR said:

Yes, that is the natural choice for 17s on a 350i.

But it's for a 400se.... so 225 will be beter i believe.

[JR]

The dims are a bit awkward for a 400 with 17s. A 215/40/17 is fine or you may wish to take the Stainless approach and fit 235/35s. 225/40s are a bit tall and 225/35s are a bit small.

[waynester]

I have Azev 17's on my 400SE. I think 235 all round. (can't remember profile..i miss my car
Difficult to set up right..as Richard Thorpe will testify

Pic on my profile

>> Edited by waynester on Thursday 29th September 08:13

[rev-erend]

Is it just me or do you also thing of the guy with no wedding tackle when talking about Borbet wheels..

[bhardy]

Had quite a lot of trouble getting the hang of posting pictures so here goes nothing again.....



>> Edited by bhardy on Friday 21st October 23:53

[jack valiant]

I put 18" alloys on my 400 all set up by Elite Wheels...see my profile for a piccy!

Chris

[waynester]

jack valiant said:

I put 18" alloys on my 400 all set up by Elite Wheels...see my profile for a piccy! Chris

Chris, i think our cars could be siblings
Both 400's, white, similar wheels & similare plates (G867 TVR)

[bhardy]

jack valiant said:

I put 18" alloys on my 400 all set up by Elite Wheels...see my profile for a piccy!

Really like the way they fill up the wheelarches!! You must have very low tires....

[JR]

bhardy said:

jack valiant said: I put 18" alloys on my 400 all set up by Elite Wheels...see my profile for a piccy! Really like the way they fill up the wheelarches!! You must have very low tires....

Not necessarily - 215/35/18 would be the same dia as the original for example.