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Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
#456294
13/10/2007 19:30
13/10/2007 19:30
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Okay so I managed to get a set of winter alloys to protect my 17" TSW's. I also wanted to test the differences in handling etc as the tyre sizes are wrong on the TSW's (thanks to the previous owner ) I've just spent ages refurbing the winter wheels using the guide in the FAQ section for paint colour reference, and I did think as I sprayed it on *Hmm, bit of a dark colour, maybe it's just the light in the garage*. Errr, nope! Fitted this morning and now I'm looking for some views. Personally I think it's way too dark to be used with the bog standard wheels, makes them look tiny, or is it just because I'm used to nice shiny silver 17" wheels? Doesn't matter too much, just frustrated with the length of time it's taken to get a decent finish and then feel disappointed when they get put on the car, although I guess that's always a risk you take with any styling job? Anyway, here's the proof.......... Before After Roll on summer so I can whip them off again
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
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13/10/2007 19:35
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whatmoretyres
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Think that looks good personally. Dare I say, I'd rather have odd colour standards than those quite chav 17s. Sorry!
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: whatmoretyres]
#456298
13/10/2007 19:37
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mitch
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Yep looks ok but could perhaps gain from some 'weed and feed' as looks a bit brown in patches.
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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#456301
13/10/2007 19:40
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Yep looks ok but could perhaps gain from some 'weed and feed' as looks a bit brown in patches. pmsl I shall pass that onto the *gardener*............. Oi! Missus, Mitch said yer grass was awful! Mitch, I'd leave the county now, while you still can
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: whatmoretyres]
#456302
13/10/2007 19:41
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......than those quite chav 17s. Sorry! How very dare you! Do you know how much they cost the numpty owner prior to me? I bought the car for a lot less than those wheels cost him
Last edited by stan; 13/10/2007 19:42. Reason: acshually I can see what you mean now that I compare them side by side............ hmmmm
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
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13/10/2007 19:41
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mitch
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No seriously the wheels look good to me, not seen that style done dark before.
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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13/10/2007 19:54
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coupedave
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look fine to me, although i am biased having dark wheels myself!!
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
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13/10/2007 20:22
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Hmmm just done a comparison using an online tyre size calculator and it's scary news....... Standard wheel and tyre: Radius = 11.5" Dia. = 23.1" Circ. = 72.5 17" Wheel & Tyre: Radius = 12.3 Dia. = 24.6" Circ. = 77.3" Speedo would read 6.7% slow so at 60mph on the speedo, the car would be travelling at 64mph. Difference in physical size and again!
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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#456328
13/10/2007 20:23
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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#456359
13/10/2007 21:29
13/10/2007 21:29
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One of each I think the dark ones look quite good As forthe tyres. Well you see officer it's not my fault. I've got these wheels and the tyres are too big and...... You'll just have to put some lower profiles on the 17" Stan. Or make a mental allowance for the difference.
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: came2dance]
#456365
13/10/2007 21:44
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coupedave
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that's quite a size difference
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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13/10/2007 22:16
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Yes the size difference worries me a bit. It's almost like the previous owner glanced at the forum saw what everyone else was using but forgot to allow for the standard 15" wheels on the 20v na Just done a quick test run and you can feel the difference tremendously: sharper steering, sharper brakes(!), and the speedo is now closer to correct: I'm being tailgated through the 40 again instead of the other way around Car is now comfortable to drive, sounds quieter inside and doesn't feel the bumps the same yet has better feedback through the wheel. Hmm, maybe I should have posted this in the tuning section? Thanks for the responses folks, I liked the photoshop of *one of each* it was interesting!
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
#456377
13/10/2007 22:19
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Matty
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Stan I prefer the standard wheels to be honest, not too sure about your colour choice, but I think you should bin the TSW's.
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
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13/10/2007 22:28
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Matty
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Not that they don't suit the car, it's just the whole TSW name.... VENOM'S
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
#456389
13/10/2007 22:33
13/10/2007 22:33
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MattW
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The standard wheels look great on their own, off the car
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
#456395
13/10/2007 22:38
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Matty
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Ah you see not necessarily, Fran has painted his wheels a similar colour on his Speed red and it looks fantastic. But it's the far superior 20VT wheels you see.
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: stan]
#456471
14/10/2007 01:14
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Shippy
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I think the problem is that the 16v/16vt/20v wheels are stating to look a little dated. The coupe is still looking good though, you've done a great job. If they are only winter wheels then no problem, it will make you look forward to you getting the others back on even more.
Last edited by Shippy; 14/10/2007 02:06.
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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#456487
14/10/2007 01:33
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jaip
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looks to me maybe they would of looked better black. strange though as i dont like black wheels. maybe its the black sills etc.
as above though still a good job done.
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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#456546
14/10/2007 02:59
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kyle
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Looks fine to me stan nowt wrong with that
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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#456586
14/10/2007 03:33
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I saw this wheel on a coupé in Italy Ever seen these before
Last edited by came2dance; 14/10/2007 03:34. Reason: sorry for thr hijack - I did post it on coop spotting Europe. But it'll never ger seen there
www.chrisdoyle-photography.co.uk
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
[Re: bockers]
#456700
14/10/2007 06:47
14/10/2007 06:47
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Personally I think your standard wheels need to be darker still and add a set of LE centre caps like this Coop . Baz
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Re: Winter wheels, refurbed but not happy.
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#456740
14/10/2007 14:10
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kyle
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