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    Posted: 19-August-2006 at 19:24

After only....ooh... two years in my possession, I finally got round to getting myself a set of part-worn tyres today, and couldn't wait to get stuck in

It was only when I'd enthusiastically gone round the lot and had them all on that I began to suspect something might be wrong. So, have I fitted the wrong wheels on the wrong sides?  See below:

I'd also take this opportunity to confirm that there's absolutely feck-all clearance behind the front pair of wheels.....

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It looks like they're ok, but there again..maybe not.(BMW Style 21's Shooting Stars)

maybe it's the angle at which the photo's have been taken..



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Originally posted by RossiS RossiS wrote:

It looks like they're ok, but there again..maybe not.(BMW Style 21's Shooting Stars)....

I really need a definitive answer on this one.

It was only when I had a shower afterwards that a horrible realisation struck me.....



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ok, they are the right way round , but they don't suit the car. Multispoke for a classical car IMHO

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Is this a classic case of...

...oooops?

fraid they don't suit the car imho. Alpina's would or BBS cross spokes. Or howabout a nice set of TRX's?
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Originally posted by Rhys Rhys wrote:

....fraid they don't suit the car imho.

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Quote Alpina's would or BBS cross spokes.

I'm not paying nine hundred quid for genuine Alpinas. Cross-spokes can forget it because I don't want to spend an entire day cleaning them.

Originally posted by Rhys Rhys wrote:

....Or how about a nice set of TRX's?

Thin ice, Rhys... Best back away there.....



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Originally posted by Horsetan Horsetan wrote:

Originally posted by Rhys Rhys wrote:

....Or how about a nice set of TRX's?


Thin ice, Rhys... Best back away there.....



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Look right to me: re: mine also (ie. picture left). . . .

re: classical car. Nah, that's "classical music" versus a "classic" car". Different thing altogether.  I say: Here's to those very fine wheels! Hey, but I would . . . 
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Originally posted by GraemeH GraemeH wrote:

Look right to me: re: mine also (ie. picture left). . . . ....

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Ivan,i think they look ok but IMO i think the six looks nice on x-spokes or alpina's but thats my opinion.

However they are easy to clean!!!

If you think they look ok keep them,i say!
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A set of viper stripes would look good.

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A set of viper stripes would look good.

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Always put a body kit on it?
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another way of putting it is: Yes the wheels are the right way round but, they're on the wrong car IMHO
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Hey, you've waited 2 years to fit them - so enjoy them!!!

You have taken the picture when the wheels still have the soapy lube they paint on the tyre rims. Wait until thats gone, and they are a bit worn in, and they will look fine. I would prefer your wheels to a cheap replica set of alpinas with the steering bouncing everywhere!

I am sure the improvement in ride will be huge.

Regarding the clearance behind the front wheels - does it rubb on full lock, or on any lock that is?

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Originally posted by Horsetan Horsetan wrote:

I'm not paying nine hundred quid for genuine Alpinas. Cross-spokes can forget it because I don't want to spend an entire day cleaning them.

So you're tight and lazy.

I'm a bit like that myself so I went for Style 32's which have an Alpina look to them but are cheaper (& easier to clean) and seem to suit the car rather well (so I'm told).

I'll reserve comment on your wheels as I know how touchy you get when someone tells you they're a crap choice!

You may want to fit some thin spacers to improve clearance issues but don't go too thick.
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I think the wheels might be on the wrong sides... as they are called throwing stars i thought the longer "fin" of the spoke should point in the direction of rotation... as you can (just) see here:

<IMG>http://www.bigcoupe.com/photos/lacoste.jpg<IMG >

I think they look alright, who says you have to have old style wheels on an old style car!!

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Oops that link was supposed to appear in the post. Nevermind just try clicking here:

http://www.bigcoupe.com/photos/lacoste.jpg

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Originally posted by AndyS AndyS wrote:

Originally posted by Horsetan Horsetan wrote:

I'm not paying nine hundred quid for genuine Alpinas. Cross-spokes can forget it because I don't want to spend an entire day cleaning them.

So you're tight and lazy.

Yeah, almost the perfect credentials for a Geordie living in the middle of nowhere (for which, read somewhere in the "Yaarksher" Dales)

 

Ah, right so, I get it now.....

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Why do they look so good on the red car on so sh*te on the brown sh*te car?

Ah ha

Suspension me thinks.  Get your finger out Horestan an lob some height off them springs.

 

 
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