Dash Rendar Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Due to some unplanned turbo work on my Supra, I find myself needing to restore cash flow. As a result, I'm selling my pride and joy... My summer wheels. Ask anyone who's seen these wheels: they're awesome. Photos just don't do them justice. The first thing anyone says when they see my car is, "Nice wheels." http://www.just2good.co.uk/supra/chromes/chromeRims1med.jpg So, I have for sale a set of 18" TrafficStar DTS (3 part, split-rim) chrome wheels, including tyres. These were nearly £3500 when new and are extremely rare in this country. In fact, aside from the set Richard Hammond (Top Gear) had imported from Japan for his Dodge, I believe this is the only other set in the UK. Okay, here's the vitals... Front: 18 x 8.5 (offset +36), with 245/40 ZR18 Rear: 18 x 10.5 (offset +41), with 275/35 ZR18 5 stud pattern, PCD 114.3. The tyres are all Dunlop SP Sport 9000. Two of the tyres are like new with nearly full tread. (See attached pictures). One of the tyres is part warn (even) but still plenty of tread. The fourth tyre is well-warn and will probably need replacing soon. All the rims have suffered some curbing (by the previous owner), but since the circumferance is polished steel, the curbing can easily be polished out / repaired. One of the rims has suffered some nasty chrome tarnishing around the hub. I've included a close-up picture so you can see the extent of the tarnishing. (It's not bad - you have to be close up to see it.) This was caused by the previous owner attempting to clean the wheels with "Wonder Wheels", an acidic product that is renowned for damaging chrome rims. (Muppet.) The wheels include chrome valves and locking nuts. As already mentioned, these are 18-inch wheels. IMHO, this is the perfect balance between handling and style on the Supra. However, the deep dishes on these chromes give the impression that they are larger. Onlookers are usually of the opinion that these are 19 or 20-inch wheels. Was originally asking for £1000 ONO. Price now reduced to £800. Come on guys, these wheels were three and a half grand new!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Oh yeah, should have included pics of the rims on the car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Theses are really nice alloys and IMO have always made Dash's car look great. Real Shame mate but i guess lucky as you have the other set use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 WTF, Posted twice by mistake Someone pass me another beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrzs Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Awsome wheels mate, same you've got to sell but it sounds as though you need turbo work urgently ! James - just to let you know James that iv'e got my Sup booked in with Mark in Newhaven to do the bodywork for me early next week, sounds like a top bloke. Cheers for the contact info. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 Yeah, lucky I've got the other set, but not so lucky that they only stayed pristine for a week before they got motorbiked. Grr. As for the turbo work... They've been p1ssing oil out the BOV since I bought the car over a year ago. Opinions seem to vary on how much of a problem this is. However, when Paul showed me the oil welling up in various engine pipes, I was encouraged to replace the turbos at the earliest opportunity! (And I wanted an excuse to go hybrid.) P.S. I liked your old avatar more, James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Mark im sure you'll be as happy with the result as i was Did he show you the stuff he does to the bikes?? Dancing Alizee Will return on Jan 2nd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymanuk Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 These wheels are nice. My first comment when meeting dash was "Nice shiny wheels!" Good luck with the turbo's dash, what did the motorbike do to your new wheels? Did I miss the thread about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 Thanks Ray. You did miss the thread... Here it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted December 30, 2005 Author Share Posted December 30, 2005 These wheels are nice. My first comment when meeting dash was "Nice shiny wheels!" Funnily enough, I think this was my first comment to you also! Always did like the Kahns... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guru Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 Those wheels are f**kable mate don't sell them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keron Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 these are nice wheels as i had a set on my xkr when i brought it recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 These wheels are nice. My first comment when meeting dash was "Nice shiny wheels!" Me too when I met Dash! Here is a pic from Bovingdon in Aug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted December 31, 2005 Author Share Posted December 31, 2005 Thanks Peter. Praise indeed from the man with the most pristine car EVER. I've only had one 'maybe' PM. Everyone too hard up after Christmas? Go on, give your Supra some shiny rims! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 3, 2006 Share Posted January 3, 2006 how much would it cost to have the wheels repaired ? i have never been one to go for chrome but these look nice. also how much was the car lowered by on the 13th post? it looks like the front wheel has a bit of a gap there ( i have looked at this picture a few times now it might be my eyes ((i think i am tired)).) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 3, 2006 Author Share Posted January 3, 2006 I believe that removing the edge defects and repolishing comes to something like £50 per wheel. Given that any purchaser will most likely want to do this, I'll reduce the asking price to £900. The car hasn't been lowered at all. I'm not sure what you were saying about the gap?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lloydmcc Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 i might be intrested in the wheels as mine are a bit shabby and could do with a new set, been working all over crimbo so should get my self a nice present, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Well, Christmas is the time for giving and you'll be giving to your Supra! Please PM me to discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 22, 2006 Author Share Posted January 22, 2006 I have had some interest and have reduced the asking price to £850. Ask anyone who's seen them... They truly are a bargain at this price. I don't want to sell my summer wheels, but a large amount of engine work has forced my hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartW Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 saw your chromies,have you still got them? is the worn tyre front or rear? Whats you best offer? Cheers Knightrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 TBH, can't remember if the worn one is front or back. The wheels are at my mum's place near Bristol at the moment. I've got a guy coming to view on Friday who's offering 800. This is less than I wanted, but I need to pay my engine bills!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 27, 2006 Author Share Posted January 27, 2006 The guy who was supposed to be coming around tonight was a no-show. So these are still up for grabs for 800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 Only £800!!! Come on guys... these were £3.5K wheels. The three good tyres alone have gotta be worth nearly 400 quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Rendar Posted January 28, 2006 Author Share Posted January 28, 2006 I've been asked if these will fit over UK brakes. I don't know for sure. Without actually putting these on a UK car, is there anyway I can determine if these will fit by doing some measurements? I've tried searching the forum, but hit too many irrelevent threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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