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mikey c Astra Enthusiast
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject: what wheels? |
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Hi guys, my mk1 gte turbo currently has 15" mille miglia 5 spokes with toyo proxy tyres (brand new tyres).
Not sure I like the look of them on the car. What wheels would you guys go for? I want something that looks good but in keeping with age of car.
And would you stay with 15's or maybe go 17's? do 17's fit easy? |
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matt Moderator
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:54 pm Post subject: |
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You'd be better with some 16's but can also fit 17's with no problem as long as they are the right offset _________________
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mikey c Astra Enthusiast
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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cheers matt. just not sure which way to turn. If i get 15's i dont need to fork out for tyres. just cant think what style of wheel to go for. |
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WheelyBigCheese Astra Old Hand
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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Borbet A, was looking at them earlier. Yes, oh yes.
I think 17's are too big. 15/16 is what I would go for. |
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STE WHELAN Astra Addict
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject: Wheels |
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I like the look of 5 spoke wheels on the mk 1 or multi spoke wheels _________________ SJ WHELAN |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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I think TSW Evo's from the 90's would suit. Or OZ ST's _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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STE WHELAN Astra Addict
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 8:01 pm Post subject: Wheels |
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I have the multi spoke wheels on mine wish id gone for comppmotive mo's _________________ SJ WHELAN |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: Wheels |
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STE WHELAN wrote: | I have the multi spoke wheels on mine wish id gone for comppmotive mo's |
The compo's are another good choice.
My mate bought my white mk1 GTE and painted it blue and put white compo's on.
I hated them at the time but I reckon it would look cool now. _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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sean Moderator
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:43 pm Post subject: |
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I don't think that would look right on a mk1 astra, a mk1 Escort maybe. _________________ "A fine example of how not to build a car..."
And this is why, my GTE restoration thread: http://www.mk1oc.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16119 |
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sean Moderator
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:06 pm Post subject: |
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DeadEye wrote: | I don't think that would look right on a mk1 astra, a mk1 Escort maybe. |
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DeadEye Astra Legend
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madads Astra Expert
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Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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What about some speedline alessio 2's?
old pic but still got these wheels & they will be up for sale quite soon
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