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Nov 17, 2005 11:42:16 GMT
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As per my post in the eBay thread: Cosmic alloys for an Amazon!!! ;D You need to get those bought by the way! I know & I really want them!! Hoping that they don't end up going for silly money. If I do get them, I can't fit them for a while as the rear arches are pretty rusty, & one has started disintegrating (not suprising really as it was stuffed with wag 3 1/2 years ago), so need to sort that out properly before fitting wider wheels. Anyone know what tyre size would I need (they're 15 x 5.5J) to maintain the same rolling radius as the 165/80R15s (that are on the current 4.5 wide steels)?? Also, will I need special wheelnuts, or can I use the existing ones? As these and Mambas are my favourite wheels, if I get these, I'll have to put the Mambas back on the Sprite!!
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Nov 17, 2005 11:54:01 GMT
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To quote Rodney Trotter - Cosmic!!!!
I always thought the Volvo 240 GLT alloys would look good on an Amazon
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Nov 17, 2005 11:57:08 GMT
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Should be able to use the same tyre,.. you'll have a slightly less bulgy side wall
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Nov 17, 2005 12:00:18 GMT
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Was gonna say... keep your existing tyres... right radius and mild amount of euro-style coolness.
Although... 80-profile tyres!? scary!!
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Nov 17, 2005 12:01:55 GMT
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Won't even be euro style coolness ... just a slightly more upright tyre, it will still bulge
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Nov 17, 2005 13:44:39 GMT
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Nov 17, 2005 13:48:09 GMT
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A quick photoshop: ;D
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Last Edit: Apr 1, 2020 11:38:18 GMT by Paul H
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Nov 17, 2005 13:56:19 GMT
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I don't see how you can NOT buy them.
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Nov 17, 2005 15:50:28 GMT
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AlpineAndy, thanks for the links! I've seen Amazon's with 205 wide low profile tyres on wide steels, but that's not going to help grip in the wet.... However 185/70s work out as the correct rolling radius, but they are about £75 each Looks like I'll use the 165s (£50 each :-) ), as the Mambas on my Sprite are also 5.5 wide, and the 155/80R13s fitted fine with just a hint of stretch ;D
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Last Edit: Apr 1, 2020 11:39:39 GMT by Paul H
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Nov 17, 2005 19:14:32 GMT
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i like how that looks, needs to be lower too.
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Nov 18, 2005 10:33:33 GMT
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Go 195/65/15.... s Standard GolfMk5/a3/a4/passat/octavia/a6 etc size Loads of them about, complete with wheels for burger all money ;D
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Nov 18, 2005 11:25:02 GMT
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Cheers Andy & Dom - there's a huge choice of good quality new tyres in that size, and they're all cheap!!!
I'm a bit concerned that 195s might be too wide, not just for grip in the wet, but also for the wheel arches. However, if I do get the Cosmics, the old steel rims with the 165s will be my winter wheels.
I hope that they don't get bid too high....... I really want these wheels for RCS '06 ;D
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Nov 20, 2005 17:03:11 GMT
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Bid now placed - fingers crossed! :-)
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Nov 20, 2005 20:24:22 GMT
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was your bid the highest you'll go to, or do you have something up your sleeve?
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Nov 20, 2005 20:34:02 GMT
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i feel another bid coming on! you only live once
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Nov 20, 2005 21:29:06 GMT
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heh heh ;D ;D ;D
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Nov 20, 2005 21:31:20 GMT
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Indeed!!! ;D However, I was expecting to be sniped right at the end!
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Nov 20, 2005 21:41:45 GMT
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Indeed!!! ;D However, I was expecting to be sniped right at the end! i was watching the end and expected that too. much punching of air in the north and the south i imagine, gonna look the biz on.
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Nov 20, 2005 21:43:11 GMT
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haha! Cool! ;d
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