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Need opinions on wheels

Posted: 29 Nov 2007 16:29
by RJS
I am considering these 15x6 rims. They are not my first choice, but the price is right. In the end if I decide I want different rims, I will not have wasted too much money. I photo shopped them onto my car to see how they look, and they actually look better than I expected.

Even though they are not my fist choice, I think they are a great improvement over the gold alloys on the car now.

What do you think. Are they "nice", "ok", or "don't waste you time"?

They are Enkie 38mm offset and I plan on using wheel adaptors like were used on this post. http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4124

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Thanks,
Rob

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Posted: 29 Nov 2007 17:47
by paul w
I like 'em Rob.Not the usual,a bit different.They fill the arches better and look in proportion.Go for it!

See ya. Paul


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Posted: 29 Nov 2007 17:49
by TR Tony
I would say OK.

To me they don't have the "wow" factor but I cannot say that I dislike them either! If the price is right then it's a good way to get 15" rims on the car.

Tony
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Posted: 29 Nov 2007 21:37
by john 215
Hi Rob,
I too like them,something different but not to modern looking and if the price is good go for it fella [:D]
Cheers John.

LIVE LIFE A QUARTER OF A MILE AT A TIME!
1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)
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Posted: 29 Nov 2007 23:07
by RJS
Thanks for the opinions.

I just bought them for $60 plus shipping (yes they are used, but in good shape). Now I need to buy the adaptors and tires.

Not only am I cheap, I even brag about how cheap I am (or maybe how cheap my wife keeps me).

There will be a post in the future about how big of a tire I can put on without any rubbing.

Rob

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Posted: 29 Nov 2007 23:19
by stevie_a
<font color="green"><b>I like them </b> </font id="green">...[8D]

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Posted: 30 Nov 2007 02:39
by mb4tim
If it helps your continued "cheapdom", make me an offer to buy your old wheels to offset the cost - but, I'm cheap,too.

-Tim
http://www.morSpeedPerformance.com
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Posted: 30 Nov 2007 13:13
by Bill
I like them too. Never much cared for the puny 13 inchers. Check around, you may be able to have them chrome plated, that would really make your car stand-out!

Bill
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Posted: 30 Nov 2007 22:50
by Beans
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Century Gothic, Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Bill</i>

...you may be able to have them chrome plated...<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></font id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
mmm .... bling-bling springs to mind [:p]

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Also a 1980 TR7 DHC, 1980 TR7 DHC FI, 1981 TR7 FHC
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Posted: 01 Dec 2007 05:08
by FI Spyder
I like them. Many modern designs don't quite look right on a 70's car. These do. And they're different. Thumbs up.