Diary of an Alloy Wheel Addict! Too many choices!!!

[Jibberingloon]

So had the car 6 years now and done many many many many things to it........................

But realised ive gone through 5 different wheel designs!



19" Standard




20" DBS






19" V12






19" V12S







And next week I will be putting a set of these bad boys on!!!


20" Virage!!!!!






Will look a like this












I think there maybe something wrong with me..........................



Not sure on what the Virage ones will look like, but so far my favorite has to be the V12S ones in Matt Black



Next up I am considering a set of HRE's forthe next move.....

HELP!

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UncleStig said:

Love it! I can see why it’s addictive, like Cheesy Puffs, Smack, and Carbon. You’ve gone up and down in size, how do you find the difference in ride quality? I’m assuming you’ve kept the rolling radius the same.

Good point on the Carbon........... Ive also spent a st load on Carbon where ever I can as im sure you can see!!!

Rolling radius it a little larger on the 20" but all good

Ride quaility all good on 20" and with the 295 wide rear tyres and 255 at the front.... a lot more grip

Graze01 said:

What about the tyres

How many brands and which is best for your driving

I like the v12 wheels - have a set on my V8 with spacers to fill the guards - magic

Look forward to seeing the Virage wheels on it

Graeme

So!!

Bridgestone = stE GOD DAMN AWFUL THINGS!

Pzero Corsa = Amazing in the warm dry and hairy in single figure temperatures!

Pzeros = Great Tyre and would recommend to everyone

Handyman2009 said:

I would say the HRE P101, I am just about to install a set on my car over the weekend

Lovely Can i have them.................

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milu said:

Can’t fault you. I’ve been changing wheels on my cars and vans for years. Goodness knows what it’s cost.
I like all those you’ve had and the latest ones too.
I’ve seen some the same but wasn’t sure of the fit and also the cost!
You selling any?

Yep ive spent a few £ over the years!


I might have a set of the V12S Black Forged wheels with new PZero Corsa's on for sale.......... but its a big MIGHT...... as they are like rocking horse poo!


The Virage wheels are brand new and have PZeros and depending on what they look like, i might keep or part with them.
We shall see over the next few weeks now the weather has brightened up

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Post a pic Steve please.

I've had my eye on these 2 different ones for some time Not sure about Matt Black tho' as it would lose all the detail

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burntout said:

I have these on my car...… Direct from Projex Design UK. No spacers needed, absolutely perfect offset too.

Looking lovely

Wheels looking very sexy, I noticed you are selling up? Anything new on the horizon?

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milu said:

Come on Mr Loon we need to see the new wheels.
And the ones we can buy off you for a ridiculously low price. You know to help free up your garage lol

Yeh just havent had a chance to put the 20" on yet.

But will be selling a set of V12S Matt Black wheels with New Corsa Tyres whatever happens as I have 2 sets!!

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phil bird said:

HRE P40SC Brushed Tinted Clear

Lovely wheel

8Speed said:

Finally got around to fitting a set of your old wheels Mark - not too flashy but I think they look nice
I've got a set of '07 19" wheels with very nearly new Michelin PS4S tyres fitted if anyone's interested.

OH MY I FORGOT I HAD A SET OF THOSE TOO!!!! HAHAHAH

I never took any pictures on my car tho.....

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EVR said:

DBS ones are my favourites here, very slick!

Sometime wish i had never told them.............

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Ok so the 20" Virage wheels are on Really suit the car and the design brings a new dimension to the vantage outline.

Shame these are Silver and not black, because with all the carbon I have and the black window trims I think they look a little out of place. So if I was to put a set on permanently I would hunt out a black set.

They have done a grand total of about 2 miles and will be going up for sale shortly........ hey ho... worth a punt to see what they look like.

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nickv8 said:

Indeed Jon - close, but there’s still an extra level of elegance to the Virage ones.

Still don’t think it’s do any favours to a Sports suspension setup on a V8S, sadly...

Im running then Bilstien Sports Pack setup on my car with the AP Springs and the ride on 20s is very good with a lot more grip than standard to be fair.

milu said:

I like em
Think my car is the same colour as yours too.
I wonder how they would look on a standard height car.

There is one way to find out BUY THEM

Or look at this car

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UncleStig said:

Mark, I know you had some of these but contemplating how they would look in black, thought I’d add a picture to the chain. I absolutely love the look of the car now and your advice influenced the purchase, for that I’m grateful.

Totally missed this Awesome

Looking great and always happy to help.