new wheels tomorrow!!!

trento · 01-06-2010, 07:19 PM

hey all, going up to the GC tomorrow to have these wheels fitted.
http://www.bsawheels.com.au/index.ph.../g2/g2-28.html

the guys have recommended Nexen N6000.

Does anyone know about these tyres, i've never heard of them and the tyre forums have mixed opinions???

fiestars · 01-06-2010, 08:03 PM

hmmm never heard of the tyres before,dd a quick google search and you right a few mixed opinions, if u dont mind me asking how much was the package and dd they have to drill the wheels?

trento · 01-06-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fiestars

hmmm never heard of the tyres before,dd a quick google search and you right a few mixed opinions, if u dont mind me asking how much was the package and dd they have to drill the wheels?

It was $1600 for the rims, tyres, fitting, balancing and a wheel alignment and the quoted me $1000 just for the rims.

And they are drilling them for me but from a blank rim as opposed to slotting a wheel with a different PCD.

also everyone feel free to comment on the wheels!!!

FreddyDUZ747 · 01-06-2010, 08:23 PM

How big is the package?

trento · 02-06-2010, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gilmore

How big is the package?

I'm going to assume you mean the size of the wheels,

They are 17x7inch with 205/40/17 tyres

JK EX CHASER · 02-06-2010, 09:53 AM

The wheels look good,the polished face is nice.

gchef · 02-06-2010, 01:07 PM

Just curious what is the PCD of the wheel?

trento · 02-06-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by gchef

Just curious what is the PCD of the wheel?

4x108

GoesLikeAZetec · 02-06-2010, 04:59 PM

so are they on yet? pictures!!!!

dannyhilton · 02-06-2010, 07:43 PM

They look freaking awesome buddy. I'm sure I don't have to ask to post them up, but please do! Great choice, I think with the Moondust Silver Fiesta it'll doo absolutely sweet.

trento · 03-06-2010, 09:34 AM

well have some bad news... the wheels aren't on the car!!! The wheel manufacturer sent 18x8.5" wheels instead of my 17's so i'm going to have to wait until monday, but as soon as I have then I'll post photos!!!!

Dodge · 03-06-2010, 10:17 AM

they are actually a heavy rim

trento · 03-06-2010, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Dodge

they are actually a heavy rim

the 18's didn't feel all that heavy... but maybe I'm stronger then I realize :P

Scoobie · 03-06-2010, 08:03 PM

Just stick the 18's on. They would look awesome.

dannyhilton · 03-06-2010, 08:13 PM

Think of the ride though, looks are one thing, but the ride would be near appalling. Sometimes I think the 16" rims can be a little rough with the crap roads in Queensland. Would looks the tits though!

trento · 03-06-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobie

Just stick the 18's on. They would look awesome.

To be honest... we did put the 18's on... i had a cargasm!!! looked uber sexy :P although i would have had to run 20 profile tyres... and considering the roads around home i'd be replacing a wheel every week... especially after that damn tornado ripped up the main street :(

Twinpiston · 04-06-2010, 07:11 PM

Are you a Bruns boy!!!

I grew up in the Byron

trento · 05-06-2010, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Twinpiston

Are you a Bruns boy!!!

I grew up in the Byron

nah i'm in lennox head atm... Thankfully the fez was on the GC with me when the storm hit.

Twinpiston · 05-06-2010, 07:49 AM

Sorry meant Lennox...

I still holiday in Bruns every year

trento · 07-06-2010, 06:13 PM

Got the wheels today... My my they look sexy... well if I do say so myself!!!! Just needs to be dropped an inch or two ASAP!!!! Hopefully the tax man will pay for that

http://www.flickr.com/photos/47314240@N02/4678203940/

So what does everyone think???

shroomies49 · 07-06-2010, 06:23 PM

My my Trento! They are Hawt!!

I need 17s for the blue beastie but i dunno if i should get after market or 5 spoke Fez 17s.. Then there is the question of lowering... the front is bloody low enough as it is ><

Tenille

dannyhilton · 07-06-2010, 06:54 PM

Mate, you better be at our next cruise because I want to get up close and personal to that sexy master peice of an automobile! Looks superb, definitely a hot set of rims fella. The Moondust Silver works extremely well with the black rims IMHO. Top job!

GoesLikeAZetec · 07-06-2010, 08:07 PM

gotta be happy they are finally on the car!!!

cool night pics... cant wait to see some in the sunlight too!!

trento · 07-06-2010, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GoesLikeAZetec

gotta be happy they are finally on the car!!!

cool night pics... cant wait to see some in the sunlight too!!

Thanks, my GF took them for me as I am limited to the AUTO funtion on my D40 at night :P

Probably take a heap of pics on the W?E once I've had time to polish the car and wheels.

Scoobie · 08-06-2010, 12:03 AM

Nice shot by your GF...

Fi.ES.TA · 08-06-2010, 08:53 PM

Loooking good mate just needs lowering,says me who still has'nt done it lol.

trento · 09-06-2010, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Fi.ES.TA

Loooking good mate just needs lowering,says me who still has'nt done it lol.

like I said before... the tax man is going to buy me some pedders

digiozz · 13-06-2010, 12:48 AM

I haven't bought a Feesta yet but I am probably going to next week...the sales dude quoted some rediculous amount for the 17" factories....he said it needed spacers or something, I am not sure what he was on about.....did you just get these and bolt them on with no probs?

trento · 13-06-2010, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by digiozz

I haven't bought a Feesta yet but I am probably going to next week...the sales dude quoted some rediculous amount for the 17" factories....he said it needed spacers or something, I am not sure what he was on about.....did you just get these and bolt them on with no probs?

Firstly and correct me if I'm wrong WHEELDEAL but spacers are illegal in most states. What the ford guy is talking about is a steering rack limiter, which essential stops you from turning the wheel as far as to prevent rubbing. A few of us have 17x7's now and i'm all but certain that noone has had scrubbing issues.
So to answer your question: Yes I just had a set of 17x7 wheels running 205/45/17 tyres bolted onto my car.

the Factory 17's are bloody expensive and IMHO not worth the coin...

digiozz · 13-06-2010, 01:39 PM

ahhh cool, thanks for that trento, i have some wheels picked out already which i want fitted...so, we'll see...i maybe back into a Hot 4 Ford by either next wek or the week after ;)