Post by: EymaTeapot on May 31, 2008, 14:38:06
After weeks ( Ok, maybe days ) of discusion ( Ok, Arguments ) over which 18" alloy wheels to get,the wife and I agreed on a RJR Linear wheel.
The wheels were ordered and yesterday was to be the big day. But no, somehow only three tyers showed up so we had to wait till today to have them fitted.
So i took the car to Bob jane this morning and got a call an hour later to tell me there was a problem. It seems the rear wheel fitted fine but the front rubbed on the brake callipers (doubt thats spelt right). It seems the the wheel is'nt dished enough to fit the off set on the I30.
This is something to be aware of to anybody looking to get aftermarket alloys because it is apparantly not a common spec.
Trying to pick another wheel now and although my wife and i had little trouble agreeing on the car, picking an alloy is a different storey!
I thought aggreeing on a colour would be the hard part!
Cheers
Post by: Shambles on May 31, 2008, 14:51:42
Shame about the front caliper problem.
Post by: Thumper on May 31, 2008, 15:49:26
Keep looking, I'm sure there is something out there that will fit.
Post by: Dazzler on May 31, 2008, 22:29:33
Can only imagine how disappointed you must be (what a pain!) Maybe you and thumper and anyone else interested could negotiate a bulk buy on the 19" sport wheels from the UK?
good luck finding something else...
Cheers,
Dazz
Post by: Lakes on June 01, 2008, 09:09:28
I feel for you! know how frustrated you must be, very sorry.
do you know how much clearance we are talking about? As it is possible to machine extra clearance or even space the wheel out as well as machine. did you go to look at the wheel being fitted? you just need a large enough lathe to fit the wheel into to machine. you could use your stock mag wheel as a guide.
just trying to help with idea's
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 03, 2008, 00:30:20
I have picked out another wheel now, a nice simple 5 spoke with a polished alloy rim and shadow chrome spokes.
They're a bit plain but should set the car off well.
Post by: Lakes on June 03, 2008, 07:36:10
will be nice to see pic's of your car with the wheels and see how it looks lower.
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 03, 2008, 08:10:33
Looks good, they wouldnt of been my first but had to keep wife happy (she thinks its her car :)
Will attempt to post pics tomorow.
Cheers
Post by: Dazzler on June 03, 2008, 10:00:05
I'm going to bed early so I can get up early to see your wheels pix (no pressure or anything
)Dazz
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 03, 2008, 11:16:28
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 04, 2008, 03:14:49
Included a pic of the wheel with more pictures of the whole car in 'post your pics'
(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y297/ShamblesX/i30001.jpg)
Post by: Dazzler on June 04, 2008, 09:33:29
They look a lot better than I though they would... I like my wheels to look busy on a smaller car but they look pretty flash!
Good job..
Dazz
Post by: Thumper on June 04, 2008, 10:08:14
Oh well, back to the drawing board!
Post by: Dazzler on June 04, 2008, 10:14:37
What tyres did you get and what designation? Look like Dunlop? and... how do they feel and sound... (sorry for all the questions)
Rgds,
Dazz
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 04, 2008, 10:28:40
Quote from: "Thumper"
Damnit! *Bangs head against wall* :twisted:
Oh well, back to the drawing board! :lol:
What are the odds that we could pick the same wheel twice
Not to worry, ther are plenty of options out there in Wheel land. I still prefered the RJR Linears, but am still happy with the way these look. This wheel is made by King wheels but they had a set of RJR that were pretty much identical.
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 04, 2008, 10:53:55
The tyres are Made by Nankang. They're not a bad tyre for the price. There are cheaper brands out there that are junk. ( I have found out the hard way before)
They are labelled as Ulra sport NS ll. They are 225/40 in 18"
Havent driven them much yet, but driving home yesterday it was raining and they certainly held on fine trough the many round abouts we have in this great city. They also didnt strike me as being particuly noisy. How long they wear can only be answed in time. They seem fine.
Post by: Dazzler on June 04, 2008, 11:03:06
Rgds,
Dazz
Post by: Hemmi on June 04, 2008, 12:13:44
Post by: Thumper on June 06, 2008, 03:15:40
Wish to know so I know what to order for mine.
I have my eyes on these (18x8)
(http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/zoom/wheels/obsession.jpg)
Or these (18x7.5)
(http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/zoom/wheels/fusion-mercury.jpg)
Should look nice on the lighter silver i30. (Yours look nice on the darker silver)
Post by: EymaTeapot on June 06, 2008, 03:30:48
I believe the wheels were 5x120. The wheels i got were 18 x 7.5.
I belive i could have gone with 18 X 8", but was reluctant because i have had the car lowered and was concerned about scraping the guards.
I like both you choices. Prefer the lower of the two although the top one would better suit the car in my opinion.
Post by: Dazzler on June 06, 2008, 10:26:41
For what it's worth I reckon the bottom ones would be best if they fit. They look great and are similar to the SR Mags...
Dazz
Post by: Shambles on June 06, 2008, 21:28:26
Quote from: "Thumper"
(http://www.speedywheels.com.au/images/zoom/wheels/fusion-mercury.jpg)Thumper.
These look better to me, although if you do go for them then you should paint your brake calipers as they'll be much more visible. Probably in red.
Post by: i30manUK on July 02, 2008, 12:03:54
Post by: Dazzler on July 02, 2008, 12:22:38
Site is very slow to load.. for me anyway
http://www.motionstyling.co.uk/shop.php ... MS%20RANGE (http://www.motionstyling.co.uk/shop.php?id_cat=58§ionName=MS%20RANGE)
Post by: i30manUK on July 02, 2008, 14:11:11
They are made for MS-Design (Austria). Here's the link - http://www.ms-design.com/carx1ms1_2.icc ... 21&start=6 (http://www.ms-design.com/carx1ms1_2.icc?lang=en&cty=at&car=348&id=2421&start=6)
In the UK they can be supplied by this firm - http://www.msdesigndirect.com/product.p ... 89da33efbc (http://www.msdesigndirect.com/product.php?xProd=2992&xSec=1&jssCart=ff16d10faef3a9a2ea7be489da33efbc) for £283.02 each, so with tyres they'd probably set you back about £1,500 in England.
I tell you something though - they are delightfully easy to clean. My cleaning brush fits beautifully between the spokes.
Post by: Hemmi on July 02, 2008, 17:17:22
Quote from: "i30manUK"
I tell you something though - they are delightfully easy to clean. My cleaning brush fits beautifully between the spokes.
same here, I love them
easy to clean and look great.