Spec me some wheels

Dogbreath · 9 Jul 2007 at 16:50

penski said:
and if the PCD is incorrect, you can use adaptors.

They are horrible things though, bacicaly a giant wheel spacer so your offset is instantly screwed up.

penski · 9 Jul 2007 at 16:54

Conscript said:
Sorry, I don't understand....I realise they are wider but how would that have an effect on the sidewall profile?

235/45 means 235mm wide and the sidewall is 45 percent of 235 (105.75mm).

255/40 means 255mm wide and the sidewall is 40 percent of 255 (102mm).

You were right...just for the wrong reasons.

*n

Simon · 9 Jul 2007 at 16:55

penski said:
You can ream out the centre bore if it is too small. If it is too big, you can use spigot rings (even though that isn't really that important)...and if the PCD is incorrect, you can use adaptors.

*n

Bodgetastic

Conscript · 9 Jul 2007 at 16:56

penski said:
235/45 means 235mm wide and the sidewall is 45 percent of 235 (105.75mm).

255/40 means 255mm wide and the sidewall is 40 percent of 255 (102mm).

You were right...just for the wrong reasons.

*n

Aye, see my edit. Thanks

Cyrus · 9 Jul 2007 at 16:56

Clarkey said:
Can't go wrong with BBS's they look well. Similar to mine which are a pain to clean, looking at 5 minutes work on each corner to get them clean.

The bolts are particularly awkward, you need to keep on top of them.

are they bbs lms or rials?

penski · 9 Jul 2007 at 17:02

Dogbreath said:
They are horrible things though, bacicaly a giant wheel spacer so your offset is instantly screwed up.

I've seen TÜV-approved adapters from 15mm to 30mm thick.

As I mentioned previously, the three key elements to a wheel choice (stylistically speaking

) are width, offset and dish.

On a car like Foxypoos, I would be looking at 9j fronts and 10j rears (width), dropping the offset by 10mm minimum to push them out that little bit more and to ensure you have a healthy amount of dish.

I would keep the same tyre sizes that he has (possibly drop to 225 and 245) and make sure it doesn't look so scared of the tarmac.

*n

penski · 9 Jul 2007 at 17:04

Simon said:
Bodgetastic

Hardly.

Wobbly bolts or unilug wheels would be a bodge.

*n

Phil W · 9 Jul 2007 at 17:19

Spigot rings are not a bodge

Bear · 9 Jul 2007 at 17:37

Conscript said:
Any particular reason the rears are a slightly lower profile that the fronts? Im just curious.

Totry and keep the same rolling radius.

edit: Doh saw your post further on

Wicksta · 9 Jul 2007 at 17:55

I'd get the ACS Type 3's but then I'm biased.

Type 3s, ACS roof spoiler, sorted.

Clarkey · 9 Jul 2007 at 17:57

Wicksta said:
I'd get the ACS Type 3's but then I'm biased.

Type 3s, ACS roof spoiler, sorted.

If you are a chavvy drug dealer then yeah maybe :/

Wicksta · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:01

Clarkey said:
If you are a chavvy drug dealer then yeah maybe :/

Have you seen what an ACS roof spoiler looks like? Hardly chavvy, its very subtle.

Simon · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:22

Phil W said:
Spigot rings are not a bodge

Who said they were

Cyrus · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:25

[TW]Fox said:
Opinions? Wondering how much of a PITA they would be to keep clean..

what are these wheels lads

Burned_Alive · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:34

BBS LM

Duke · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:37

Had a browse of www.bmautosport.co.uk, Fox? Quite a few on there. I'm probably going to go for these or these sometime.

[TW]Fox · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:38

Cyrus said:
what are these wheels lads

You really need a set. You should buy a set right now. Yup, buy now.

Then you'll need to offload your Style 37's

GT3 · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:38

That pic actually makes me want a 5 series sport

penski · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:41

Simon said:
Who said they were

Unless my eyes mislead me, you.

None of what I suggested is a 'bodge'.

*n

[TW]Fox · 9 Jul 2007 at 19:42

Someone on another forum has offered these..

I like the BBS wheels but I'm concerned they are a bit.. fussy? Plus easier to clean wheels stay looking nice for longer. Am I being a girl? :/