pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I love white wheels and decided to look on Ebay for some - I found this pic luckily which is exactly like my car and has the white wheels on it so I can see what it will look like (and I like it!) I also have an STi 8 spoiler in the garage waiting to go on. Are there any others with white wheels on a WR Blue Newage? I need to see what other styles of wheel will look like altho I do like those pictured.
RA Dunk Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I love white wheels and decided to look on Ebay for some - I found this pic luckily which is exactly like my car and has the white wheels on it so I can see what it will look like (and I like it!) I also have an STi 8 spoiler in the garage waiting to go on. Are there any others with white wheels on a WR Blue Newage? I need to see what other styles of wheel will look like altho I do like those pictured. isnt this Gus the bus`s old car?
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) isnt this Gus the bus`s old car? It is indeed my car and house!!!!!! who the F*ck is using that?????? How many more pics of MY car do you want Paul Edited March 7, 2008 by Gus the Bus
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) 2 secs Gus, I'll go find the ebay listing. It's a company, not an individual. Clicky It is Wheelmania Edited March 7, 2008 by pmacFTO
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 damn - does that mean I can make mine look the same? lol I know you don't have it anymore tho Gus
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) maniaracing eh!! Well i'll have to charge them a fee now then Paul, I have plenty pics of the car with the wheels on so, if you want some more i'll post them up! Gus PS I can get you them cheaper than that! Edited March 7, 2008 by Gus the Bus
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 maniaracing eh!! Well i'll have to charge them a fee now then Paul, I have plenty pics of the car with the wheels on so, if you want some more i'll post them up! Gus Cool m8 Any ideas where is good to get wheels and tyres relatively locally? You seem to know loads of people Also - I am at a loss as to what the Mille Miglias are worth s/h!
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Paul, Here are a few more pics I know two local suppliers who have got me these wheels for c.£600 Dougie at DP Motorsport in Ayr Craig at Skidz in Falkirk Want their numbers? Edited March 8, 2008 by Gus the Bus
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Wheelmania are also listing the wrong tyre size! Fudds You would use 225/40/18's
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) well was thinking of 17" but if you reckon the 18" are ok for handling I'd be happy to go on that recommendation. Also is my car 5x100 or 5x114? Is the £600 just for the wheels? Edited March 7, 2008 by pmacFTO
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) well was thinking of 17" but if you reckon the 18" are ok for handling I'd be happy to go on that recommendation.Is the £600 just for the wheels? Nope wheels and tyres! might be up in price a wee bit but deffo no more than £650 including locking wheel nuts too............. and its fine on the 18's. Never had any problems going from 17's to 18's. Want Craigs and Dougies numbers to check? Gus PS your car is 5x100 Edited March 7, 2008 by Gus the Bus
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 that would be great m8 thank you Gonna have to start up my PC repair business again to pay for the things this scooby wants
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 that would be great m8 thank you Gonna have to start up my PC repair business again to pay for the things this scooby wants Right, Dougie (the owner) at DP is 01292 610644 (tell him Gus from SIDC sent ya) Craig at Skidz (again, the owner) is 01324 630060 (tell him Gus with the Forester and Legacy sent you too )
rallyfever Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Hi Paul, I had my rally wheels on the my Newage for a wee bit and have to admit I was gutted when they had to return to the old classic, I really liked the white 18's with the WR Blue car. They were a bit more expensive than the £600 Gus was on about - but you get what you pay for I suppose. The wheels Gus was talking about don't need to take the punishment the Speedline Turini's do so will probably be ideal. Her is another pic bud so you can see how good they look. Have fun. Gary
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Hi Paul,I had my rally wheels on the my Newage for a wee bit and have to admit I was gutted when they had to return to the old classic, I really liked the white 18's with the WR Blue car. They were a bit more expensive than the £600 Gus was on about - but you get what you pay for I suppose. The wheels Gus was talking about don't need to take the punishment the Speedline Turini's do so will probably be ideal. Have fun. Gary Cheers Gary, I saw yours but they are a bit out my price range, unless I could sell one of my toddlers They do work well on the Blue car tho....need to sell the mille miglias first tho...unless I dip into my repayment fund for the scoob lol Edited March 7, 2008 by pmacFTO
thewelsho Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Cheers Gary, I saw yours but they are a bit out my price range, unless I could sell one of my toddlers They do work well on the Blue car tho....need to sell the mille miglias first tho...unless I dip into my repayment fund for the scoob lol White is nice, I like those - but I also like your big silver wheels too... actually, I prefer those. I can't understand why bigger wheels make handling more difficult. Firstly there is a biger circumference which means less likelyhood of wheelspin. Secondly, there is a bigger contact patch, therefore more grip Thirdly, low profile (35 I think yours are?) means less lateral movement when cornering. Conclusion - These three factors all contribute to better handling not compromise it. Of course, being a total numb-nut when it comes to these things, I'm sure I will be corrected by a more knowledgable and qualified individual very shortly!
neill54 Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 this might be me being silly buy why dont you just get your wheels you have at the mo powder coated white you still get the look for a fraction of the cost neil
pmacFTO Posted March 7, 2008 Author Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) this might be me being silly buy why dont you just get your wheels you have at the mo powder coated white you still get the look for a fraction of the costneil Cos I feel these 19"s tramline a lot and the really low profile doesn't leave much room when cornering or even going round a roundabout with a bit of speed - I am sure I have heard the scrape of metal on the road when cornering with a bit of pace! - I'll see what Cusco Kid thinks on Sunday. I also don't like the arches being filled quite so much with wheel!! lol I hope Irish Al doesn't read this! Edited March 7, 2008 by pmacFTO
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Cos I feel these 19"s tramline a lot and the really low profile doesn't leave much room when cornering or even going round a roundabout with a bit of speed - I am sure I have heard the scrape of metal on the road when cornering with a bit of pace! - I'll see what Cusco Kid thinks on Sunday.I also don't like the arches being filled quite so much with wheel!! lol I hope Irish Al doesn't read this! 19's will certainly Tramline a LOT more than 18's but ALSO the type and make tyre can significantly affect this aswell. The OE spec tyres I had on the 17" Sti wheels were terrible for tramlining. Although, IMHO I would think you would notice a considerable difference on 17's or 18's with decent tyres in the handling department and a bit more give in general with the higher profile tyres which would come with 17's and 18's. Edited March 7, 2008 by Gus the Bus
neill54 Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) i see your point most of the time im running 225/35/18's on mine but it handes great i think and thats just on pirelli and falken rubber small amount of tramlining but thats just cause the roads round here are crap!! ive got 15's on it at the mo with 215/65 rubber and what a difference it is to drive on the straight bits no bumps or shudders but through the corners rubbish but it does have rubbish tyres at the mo i bet it will feel better on 18's or 17's i was told by a guy who tarmaced(sp) a few scoobs years ago that he thought they were great with just 16's and good rubber neil Edited March 7, 2008 by neill54
thewelsho Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 Tramlining? What? Is that when you feel the car pulling you off line as though it has a mind of its own? Given that a car can't actually do that, it is therefore down to the state of the roads and this experice is more pronounced with 19 inch wheels. The metal hitting the road at high-speed cornering makes sense though, that I understand.
gus the bus Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 (edited) Tramlining? What? Is that when you feel the car pulling you off line as though it has a mind of its own? Given that a car can't actually do that, it is therefore down to the state of the roads and this experice is more pronounced with 19 inch wheels.The metal hitting the road at high-speed cornering makes sense though, that I understand. John, "tramlining" is a term used for exactly what you describe but can be, as I stated above, as much about the make, tread pattern and tyre wall reinforcement of a tyre you use than the wheels. BUT in addition, because the tyre profile is less on 19" wheels than on say 17's or 18's then there is MUCH more chance of this happening as there is very little give (flex) in the tyrewall and therefore when cornering the tyre cannot roll as easily which is mainly due to EXTRA reinforcement on larger diameter lower profile tyres and thus will feel like its stuck on a "tramline". Edited March 7, 2008 by Gus the Bus
pmacFTO Posted March 10, 2008 Author Posted March 10, 2008 (edited) What are Team Dynamics alloys like? Found these Need to check what Toyos they put on of course and is that size right for the newage? Aha...now I know why that company used your pic Gus....Inovit's website is using 2 pics of your old car! http://www.inovit.com/gallery/ Edited March 10, 2008 by pmacFTO
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