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May 15, 2006 12:30:08 GMT
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Just woundered what other peoples views were on them? Reason I ask is some people have said to me in recent years that they have become a bit 'barryboy' and on another forum I was talking about how one set I had bought (called 'APEX) were kindly replaced for free (so no complaints there) due to the finish chipping in only 12months and to which another member on a J forum said "they are 'Uber Budget' wheels so serves you right!" ... they weren't 'budget price' to me! Another set I have had for over 10years I run on one of my cars all the time and have shown no signs of aging (called 'Stealth') So wouldn't really say they were 'cheap finish' back then due to them lasting so well over the years . However due to these 'barryboy' comments I am now woundering if I should buy these after all (called Volcano) too add to my collection/for use. I really like them but comments from some people at car shows have now concerned me I have had a look at the TSW website and it does seem a bit 'barryboy' which I think is a shame as they have been arround since 1967 so the do have a 'retro' heritage. Also they do packages with Yokohama tyres and Yokohama tyres I have found superb for grip and long life. Any views greatly received ...I wont be upset ...honest P.S. I only like to stay at 14 and 15 inch sizes ...big wheels not my thing!
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TSW Wheels ...?arthurbrown
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May 15, 2006 12:35:34 GMT
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These are my fave TSW wheels... TSW Omega's The billy-bob schizznak and no mistake!
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May 15, 2006 12:37:21 GMT
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omega's - 1987?
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May 15, 2006 13:01:20 GMT
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I've had a set of 7*15 Stealths for six years now, they've been on two Sierras and a Mondeo, and they still look brand new. Almost retro now too, surely! Barryboy rims? Who cares! If they look good on the car, do it. It's your car, dude! Edit: Those Volcanoes look remarkably like the League alloys on my Sapphire Ghia.
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My fleet: Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres A borrowed Mondeo
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qwerty
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TSW Wheels ...?qwerty
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May 15, 2006 13:12:16 GMT
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I think my favourite's are TSW alpines look great on Nova GTE's. (I'm not trying to be sarcastic I do actually like the wheels and Nova's)
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Last Edit: May 15, 2006 13:13:28 GMT by qwerty
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bryn
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May 15, 2006 13:14:58 GMT
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TSW have produced some great styles, some of which have gone on to be very, very popular like their three-spoke and venom styles in the late 90s, fresh when new and aged very quickly. Because of this, they spring up everywhere... Meaning they've ended up on some pretty shonky motors over the years, hence I assume the 'barryboy' tag. The style you like is a copy of another makers wheel, this happens all the time and means that the lower priced wheel attracts these sorts of comments due to people viewing them as inferior on a basis of price... Not really any grounds in this case. If you like 'em, buy 'em. Wheels can make or break a project, so if they make it for you, sod everybody else. We might all like BBS LM's, but very few of us can justify or afford the £2500 a set they cost...
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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bstardchild
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TSW Wheels ...?bstardchild
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May 15, 2006 13:26:11 GMT
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I've personally found that the initials stand for Terribly Soft Wheels
I think they can be a tad patchy quality wise but it's model specific and the worst ones are the mass produced and marketed std 5 spokes!! JM2pW
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May 15, 2006 13:45:51 GMT
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Yep point taken and thanks OH Right! what wheel is that?
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bryn
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May 15, 2006 13:52:55 GMT
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This one, the Arospeed RS-GT...
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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May 15, 2006 14:03:29 GMT
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^ Oh my! See what you mean! However I think I prefer TSW version as it is NOT 'multi-bolt-hole'.
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bryn
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May 15, 2006 14:09:55 GMT
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Not all the Arospeed wheels were multifit, bad pic choice on my part. We had them on a Haynes Project car three years ago and I really like them. Good simple wheel that have aged well. ;D
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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May 15, 2006 14:35:04 GMT
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Having had a set of 14" stealths & a set of 17" Evos, I've always found the wheels to be of really good quality, though I must say I haven't inspected any of the later designs such as the two shown in the original post. I see them as being a sort of middle-of-the road & good value for money wheel, above true budget status. However since it would seem they are sold more purely as a style focused product rather than being dedicated to enhancing performance the casting of the unseen areas do seem to lack the finnese of some of the more expensive brands. I still have the spare 5th wheel from when I owned the BMW 325 above, I absolutely love the motorsport inspired 6 spoke design of the Evo - but as a 17" x 8.5" it weighs an absolute ton TSW at the end of the day helped start the recent popularisation of car modifying with their range of wheels at the beginning of the ninties, so in order to maintain their position in the market they have to pander to a certain degree to the tastes of the current 'Croozer' generation who represent the larger sector of the buying public - hence their designs reflect this & generally do not suit our older cars too well.
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May 15, 2006 15:07:30 GMT
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They are good enough to build wheels for Aston Martin. I think you have to be careful though as I think they sub-manufacturer their cheaper wheels, hence why some wheels are the same as some other brands.
In the end if they are round and look good that's all that matters.
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Oh right, never new that Learnt something today
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