ripped_fear Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 just started browsing the net looking for a new set of alloys and came accross these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140455324063&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT was wondering as to what you guys think to them i have a similar style set on the car already but in 17" and they are not quiet right. heres a picture of my baby which they would be going onto... opinions please... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 That's quite a hill it's parked on, I'd buy tracks for it if you live in such a place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 That's quite a hill it's parked on, I'd buy tracks for it if you live in such a place. i live on the isle of wight i would be better of buying offroaders but who goes for practicality, after all this is a owners club for 3.0 import lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L18msy Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 25, 2010 Author Share Posted September 25, 2010 Do it! liking them then? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I love all the comments you get for that picture. Personally too many spokes for me, but you should do a photoshop request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purity14 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 GTLM replica replicas? Id umm and ahh over the quality of them rims tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcAB10 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I like the design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 £800 including 4 performance tyres ? Surely a decent set of tyres is going to be way over £400 so does make you wonder on the quality of the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I bought a set of wheels from DPMotorsport, the Axis Milano replicas. I replaced an expensive set of Rial Daytonas, gotta say for the price I am still very happy with them. I did however opt for the Avon tyre upgrade. Tyres still have plenty of meat on them 3 years down the line. Just my 2p worth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 £800 including 4 performance tyres ? Surely a decent set of tyres is going to be way over £400 so does make you wonder on the quality of the wheels. Thats what I thought, Also cleaning fine spoked alloys is a right PITA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 (edited) Also cleaning fine spoked alloys is a right PITA Your doing it all wrong Jay Wheel acid followed by a jetwash and job done in under 20 mins Edited September 26, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I bought a set of wheels from DPMotorsport, the Axis Milano replicas. I replaced an expensive set of Rial Daytonas, gotta say for the price I am still very happy with them. I did however opt for the Avon tyre upgrade. Tyres still have plenty of meat on them 3 years down the line. Just my 2p worth How many miles do you drive in a year and how do you drive them ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 How many miles do you drive in a year and how do you drive them ? I've only done around 1000-1500 in the last year, partly due to it being in the garage for a few months at a time but the two previous years I reckon 12k each max. I drive the car hard. The tyres take a bit of a slating by some, but I reckon for the extra couple of quid they are definitely worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 They must be seriously hard wearing if you drive hard and they've done 20,000 + miles and still have plenty left on them. I got less than 10,000 out my last pair of rears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 They must be seriously hard wearing if you drive hard and they've done 20,000 + miles and still have plenty left on them. I got less than 10,000 out my last pair of rears Yeah Dunk, I'm very happy with them. I reckon I've had them on for 3 and a half years now and for an extra £150 I don't see how you can go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Whats their grip like, especially in the wet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Sachs Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Whats their grip like, especially in the wet ? I can only compare them to the tyre's that came with the car, which I think were Continentals, I had absolutely no confidence in the car to begin with. It would slide out on the motorway when I put my foot down and I reckon it took me a good 6 months to get used to driving the Supra Never had a problem on the Avon's though, and it's always pi55ing down up here They are also waaay more durable than the Toyo Proxes I had on the previous car. I reckon I got 7k out of those:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 26, 2010 Author Share Posted September 26, 2010 Thanks for all the comments interesting to have a read on all you guys opinions, as for the cleaning of the i no its a pain but if I really like them I don't mind spending the time. As for the quality that's the bit i'm a little concerned over. Anyone know of a similar design and size alloy that i could have confidence in? i would be willing to pay for quality as long as they look how i want them to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nevins Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Not my kind of wheel sorry, I will stand by the fact its a jap car and deserves jap wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Have a look on http://www.ultralitewheels.com, not silly expensive but seem to be a nice wheel in lots of styles and with correct supra fitment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I like them. Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I can only compare them to the tyre's that came with the car, which I think were Continentals, I had absolutely no confidence in the car to begin with. It would slide out on the motorway when I put my foot down and I reckon it took me a good 6 months to get used to driving the Supra Never had a problem on the Avon's though, and it's always pi55ing down up here They are also waaay more durable than the Toyo Proxes I had on the previous car. I reckon I got 7k out of those:blink: Thats really strange as i've had Conti 2's and 3's on my car and thought they were very good in the wet, my cars bpu with approx 420 ish hp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Thanks for all the comments interesting to have a read on all you guys opinions, as for the cleaning of the i no its a pain but if I really like them I don't mind spending the time. As for the quality that's the bit i'm a little concerned over. Anyone know of a similar design and size alloy that i could have confidence in? i would be willing to pay for quality as long as they look how i want them to. BBS LMs. The original and the best. Alot of money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted September 29, 2010 Author Share Posted September 29, 2010 yeah alot of money definitely but they are lovely but would have to be silver imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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