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Old 05-08-2008, 06:57 AM   #1
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If anyone has john bowe design wheels on their cars could you post some pic's as i would like to see them on a car...i am thinking of gettin them on my BF GT...thanks...


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looks pretty schmick..
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You should also look at speedy infernos. There the same wheel in black and cheaper.I found the john bowe wheels to light in colour and the black might look better on a ego car.
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You should also look at speedy infernos. There the same wheel in black and cheaper.I found the john bowe wheels to light in colour and the black might look better on a ego car.
Yeah, i have my eye on the speedy inferno's machined/black accents..
Just not sure which way to go BOWE or SPEEDY...
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Yeah, i have my eye on the speedy inferno's machined/black accents..
Just not sure which way to go BOWE or SPEEDY...
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im sorry, but what warrants the name 'john bowe design'?
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Those two wheels look exactly the same. How can John Bowe put his name on it from Speedy's design?
The wheels are ok but there's plenty better looking wheels out there IMO.
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maybe john bowe's are lighter in weight? maybe the build quality is higher? maybe to some people having bowe's name associated with their GT might enhance their experience with the car? i'm not 100% on any of these but they may well be factors...
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What i am lookin for in both wheels which one would suit my Gt the best as the colour is EGO but i don't want to go BLACK or CHROME,just a machined or gunmetal finish & i know there are alot nicer wheels out there but these two are my personal choice... we all have different tastes when it comes to mags for your pride n joy.
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Those two wheels look exactly the same. How can John Bowe put his name on it from Speedy's design?
The wheels are ok but there's plenty better looking wheels out there IMO.
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they look nice (both of 'em) but JB's look better cause of the black center...when did he start "designing" wheels?
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have ya looked at the koya range of wheels they are a good qulity wheel
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What i am lookin for in both wheels which one would suit my Gt the best as the colour is EGO but i don't want to go BLACK or CHROME,just a machined or gunmetal finish & i know there are alot nicer wheels out there but these two are my personal choice... we all have different tastes when it comes to mags for your pride n joy.

I'm in the same boat as you.....want some nice rims for my BA GT in 19's (it has 18's as standard) and just unsure what will go with my colour ( Silhouette).....I keep putting this in the too hard basket and probably will again.....The Bowe rims look nice IMO
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Old 05-08-2008, 05:31 PM   #14
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yeah i have checked out KOYA, i am after 19x8.5 front & 19x9.5 rear...
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they look nice (both of 'em) but JB's look better cause of the black center...when did he start "designing" wheels?
bowe has been doing rims for yeeeeears. His range has never been very big though...
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Those two wheels look exactly the same. How can John Bowe put his name on it from Speedy's design? ...
They are Speedy wheels; http://www.speedywheels.com.au/jb-design.htm

Just marketed under the JB name with unique finishes, it's the same wheel underneath the paint & polish.
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Old 16-08-2008, 04:28 PM   #18
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I made my decision and got the JOHN BOWE rims put on my GT...19x9.5 rear & 19x8.5 on the front...Pic's below...


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Great choice! Love them actually and show off the Brembos well!



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Looks sweet. What size tyres you got on them?
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Looks sweet. What size tyres you got on them?
Thanks mate, on the rear i have Falken 275/30 ZR 19 & the front 245/35 ZR19.
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i was going to say the bowes but you got them before i got to the end of thread lol nice choice ,and im not into the ricer look they are are a tough looking mag ,enjoy
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A very good choice there i bought my infernos just before Christmas last year and really set my AU off compared to the BA mk11 rims i used to have on it.

Speedy must have a deal with Falkens as i have those tyres as well
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Thats looks tops....Cant stop looking at the pics...Can you please PM me the price mate and where you gott'em?
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They look great man.
Nice clean looking wheel.
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