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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #90 on: October 06, 2010, 11:36:59 pm »

I would definately do the 225 tyre or maybe even a 215 tyre! I have 215's on my wheels and they are 8.5 wide and no rubbing at all.

Currently, I have 225/35/19 on 8.5J ET45 - no rubbing and lowered as much as possible on coilovers. Previously when I had 235s on the back they did rub quite a bit. One thing to note, my arches haven't been rolled. I'm not sure how much that would help though.


Problem with black alloys are that pictures never do them justice. They always look better in person. However, 'pinstripe' looks  :happy2:

Thats so correct  :wink:

I only know because I have gloss black alloys and although they may not float everyones boat, they sure look better than they do in any picture  :happy2:

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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #91 on: October 06, 2010, 11:49:29 pm »


Currently, I have 225/35/19 on 8.5J ET45 - no rubbing and lowered as much as possible on coilovers. Previously when I had 235s on the back they did rub quite a bit. One thing to note, my arches haven't been rolled. I'm not sure how much that would help though.

...... I have gloss black alloys and although they may not float everyones boat, they sure look better than they do in any picture  :happy2:

I am gonna order some 225's  :happy2: If I get em sooner rather than later I will still get a decent price for the 235's I have on at the moment. They have at least 7mm tread probably 8mm, so they should sell quick.....even though they are Kuhmo's  :ashamed:

Also I know what you all mean about the black wheels. When I took em to my local tyre fitter, he said that he thought I had made a mistake powder coating em. He changed his mind once the tyres had been fitted and they were back on the car. He was stunned how good they looked in the flesh so-to-speak.

The powder coating is a great finish, and they will serve me well as my winter/track wheels. :smiley:

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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #92 on: October 07, 2010, 12:04:36 am »
Dont like  :chicken:


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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #93 on: October 07, 2010, 10:05:16 am »


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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #95 on: October 07, 2010, 11:46:05 am »
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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #96 on: October 07, 2010, 02:54:01 pm »

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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #97 on: October 07, 2010, 03:13:48 pm »
I prefer silver wheels.... but I am getting old so what do I know! :grin:

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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #98 on: October 07, 2010, 03:51:32 pm »
Problem with black alloys are that pictures never do them justice. They always look better in person.

I'm sure it's possible, but it's certainly not easy.

This is straight out the camera (on a very dull day), but in order to get any definition in the wheels I've had to over-expose the shot, meaning other areas have excessive highlights.



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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #100 on: October 07, 2010, 09:05:17 pm »
Was gona ask for better pics but the ones on this page are fine, i like  :happy2:

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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #101 on: October 07, 2010, 09:19:45 pm »
I like too , very nice! :happy2:
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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #102 on: October 07, 2010, 09:32:35 pm »
Problem with black alloys are that pictures never do them justice. They always look better in person.

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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #103 on: October 07, 2010, 09:59:19 pm »
The pics at top are my old car, 19'' CH, takes some time to paint them.






Looks good i think so did it on a few past cars -



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Re: My New Wheels...Hmmm...I'm not sure (***UPDATED ON PG6***)
« Reply #104 on: October 07, 2010, 10:00:44 pm »
Problem with black alloys are that pictures never do them justice. They always look better in person.

 :drool: :drool:
Not yours is that Andrew?

Tis indeed. Bit of work to do yet but it's getting there :smiley: