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| OzECruisers General Discussions E/N/D vehicles General Discussion ONLY. NO TECH THREADS |
| View Poll Results: Which one would you run? | |||
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12 | 17.65% |
| Gladiator |
  
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12 | 17.65% |
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21 | 30.88% |
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4 | 5.88% |
| RT |
  
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5 | 7.35% |
| Sirocco |
  
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14 | 20.59% |
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05-07-2006, 12:06 PM
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Mr Forty Seven
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Queensland
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Well, after getting into a heated argument over the legality of running spacers/adapaters the lovely 19' ROH Vapors I wanted are no longer an option. I am stuck with the limited choice of rims still available in Pre AU offset.
I have narrowed it down to six. In no particular order. CSA Edge 17'  CSA Gladiator in 17' or 18'  Speedy Longchamp 17'  ROH RT 17'  Speedy Sirocco 17' or 19'  Speedy Graphite 18' or 19'  All these rims are great, I really want a set of ROH Envy's but they just don't have them anymore. Most of the other designs I also like are too small, too big or wrong offset. Vote even if you don't post. Cheers, Michael
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05-07-2006, 12:17 PM
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they call me Tibbo
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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graphite in 19"
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05-07-2006, 12:49 PM
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05-07-2006, 01:00 PM
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NOT A TOYOTA :/
Join Date: Jan 2005
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yeah, agreed on that. Got a price for them?
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05-07-2006, 01:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide SA
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Do the Speedy ones come in Pre Au, it's been a while since I looked at a Speedy brochure but all I could find in there was AU/BA rims.
I feel your pain in choosing a rim for an E series. I've got CSA Boss (16") on my wagon and while they don't look too bad, I'm thinking of something new in 17s. I'm not a great fan of any of the rims above but I have seen the Gladiators in 18" on an EL XR8 and it suited the car very nicely. I'm personally leaning towards the AU III Tickford copies. Paul B. XR6WGN
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05-07-2006, 01:35 PM
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I6 LICKS
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Graphite definitely do!! I was looking at a set in 18'' pretty sweet rim. |
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05-07-2006, 01:57 PM
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Mr Forty Seven
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Queensland
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No prices yet. I was willing to spend 3000+ on the Vapors. Price doesn't really matter, I need new rims.
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05-07-2006, 02:08 PM
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05-07-2006, 02:49 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ipswich QLD
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those graphites look good man. Have a look at mine, ive got the edge wheels on the ute
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05-07-2006, 02:53 PM
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Mr Forty Seven
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Queensland
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I'm leaning towards the graphite as well. apart from on here just now, I've only heard good things about it.
19' isn't too big for an EF thou is it?
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05-07-2006, 02:56 PM
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Mr Forty Seven
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EFII Fairmont Ghia Fully Optioned In White XR Kit, Engine & Springs. Leather & Sunroof Also Featuring NFERNO Registration Plates ELXR Front Bar & Bonnet with Sequential Scoop 18x8 Graphite Rims, Genie Extractors and Exhaust, Chrome Moulds ELGT Steering Wheel, Clear Repeators, Cornering Lamps, Tinted Windows Walnut Highlights, Pionner DEH-P9650MP Headunit & Pro-Series Speakers Local Playground: Brisbane CBD and surrounding suburbs |
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05-07-2006, 02:59 PM
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My kids think I'm cool
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Perth, WA
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18" Graphite's on my Brother-in-laws ED XR6
   I reckon they're the pick of the rims for pre-AU........ these were $1600 fitted with new lock nuts and Hankook Ventus 235/40R18 HRII's from the guys I do alot of business with.....
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05-07-2006, 03:05 PM
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Mr Forty Seven
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OH bloody nice as. That's certainly another positive for the Graphites
 Cheers buddy!
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05-07-2006, 03:08 PM
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My kids think I'm cool
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05-07-2006, 04:04 PM
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Yup i agree with most here, the graphites will look awesome.. get em in 19's..
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05-07-2006, 04:19 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
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Speedy Graphite in 19' will go off!
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05-07-2006, 04:28 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2006
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I figure the 19 inch wheels I'm running on my EF Gli are illegal so don't really care about the spacers being illegal. Who cares about one more broken law...
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05-07-2006, 04:30 PM
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Polished Snowflakes?
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05-07-2006, 05:33 PM
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i agree with most people here saying graphite in 19".
LOL at polished snowflakes. maybe polished stockies aswell
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05-07-2006, 05:48 PM
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Shoot.
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Graphites for sure.
But if you're spending that much, I'd look for Simmons FR18/19s with a black centre and polished outter lip Even if they're second-hand. They just scream class.
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05-07-2006, 05:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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05-07-2006, 06:14 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Apr 2005
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Hey mate I dont know how much you are looking to spend, but if moneys not a problem for you these bonspeeds go for about 1000 each, suits pre au
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05-07-2006, 06:21 PM
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I'm back. Same car.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Queensland
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19s aren't too big. I got 18s 'cause a lot of smaller cars wear 16s and 17s now, and I wanted something that looked big but wasn't too expensive with tyres or too bumpy to drive on.
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05-07-2006, 06:31 PM
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Mr Forty Seven
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4000 just for rims and no tyres! Ouch! Even I have limits Thanks for that anyway thou, they are nice.
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05-07-2006, 07:18 PM
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Excuse my manners.. but what's so good about those rims, like what makes them $1000 richer each!
no offence intended
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05-07-2006, 07:29 PM
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Im getting the graphite ones as soon as I get my tax return, I was told $248 each in 18's..
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05-07-2006, 07:42 PM
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DFDFDF
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Albury-Wodonga
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Hey Guys..
Another brand worth checking out is KOYA.. they have quite a few pre au rims.. chrome and hyper silver.. 17" 18" 19".. I have a set of their 19's on my ride.. Pretty good price aswell.. Check them out on my car here.. http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...500&ppuser=746 Cheers, Nik
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05-07-2006, 07:49 PM
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just a thought..i think u can only go 2inches above the maximum factory wheel size so if thats 16inch u can only get 18s...by law
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05-07-2006, 08:12 PM
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personally i would go with Simmons FR 18-19s maybe even a BBS style rim |
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05-07-2006, 09:05 PM
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DFDFDF
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Hey guys,
With reagrds to legalities.. in some states you can only go 2" larger but i know that in vic you can go as many sizes up or down as long as the outside diametre (rolling diametre) changes no more than a set percentage (5% if i remember correctly) so provided your choose the correct size tyre youn can go like heaps.. i have gone 5 inches my self.. and even the vic roads guys commented on how good it looks.. lol.. oh yer.. you have to watch the width of the tyre aswell.. Cheers for the comments, Nik
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