BA Xr8 or AU Tickford 17 Inch Rims on a AU

JeffAU1 · 28-05-2006, 10:39 PM

Hi all,

You can see my car by my signature, and as the heading states, im after a few pics of these rims on a AU. 17 Inch Please...

I would prefer to see it on a "Sparkling Burgendy (B5)" Colour, but i'll take what i can get.

Im deciding between the two, there is a bit of a price difference, but im after the look.

Post your pics if you can.

GK · 28-05-2006, 10:46 PM

Tickford 17's IMO are one of the most beautiful rims Ford has ever made.

I still don't understand why guys get rid of them. I spose they just want a change, or have subscribed to the "Bigger is better" philosophy! LOL!

All the best with your decision.

GK

loxxr6 · 28-05-2006, 10:47 PM

Not sparkling burgundy but here's a pic of the XR with the Tickford 5 spokes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...TailLights.jpg

loxxr6 · 28-05-2006, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GK

Tickford 17's IMO are one of the most beautiful rims Ford has ever made.

I still don't understand why guys get rid of them. I spose they just want a change, or have subscribed to the "Bigger is better" philosophy! LOL!

All the best with your decision.

GK

The Tickford rims are really nice but 17" in my opinion is too small. If they were in 18" or 19" I'd be so much happier. They're a pretty cool looking rim.

JeffAU1 · 28-05-2006, 10:54 PM

Are they 17's on your loxxr6 ?

And is she lowered at all ?

GK · 28-05-2006, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by loxxr6

Not sparkling burgundy but here's a pic of the XR with the Tickford 5 spokes.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...TailLights.jpg

Aaaahhh see those rims. MMMMMMMM! LOL!

GK

b2tf · 28-05-2006, 11:06 PM

definately the tickford rims are the pick. I havent seen BA rims on an AU and liked it yet.

If 17s arent big enough for you, go T3 TS50 5 spokes - theyre a damn nice rim.

loxxr6 · 28-05-2006, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by merkus

Are they 17's on your loxxr6 ?

And is she lowered at all ?

Yes and Yes.

loxxr6 · 28-05-2006, 11:14 PM

I think the Tickford rims are nicer than those other ones up in post 5. There's another set of BA rims which would look better. I'll try and find a pic.

loxxr6 · 28-05-2006, 11:15 PM

Here we go. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=278 Third car in. The red xr8. Those BA rims look better.

lotus · 28-05-2006, 11:25 PM

Here is another pic of the Ser 1 rims and as low as you would want to go.

Now same car but 18" rims fitted

Hey LOXXR6,we must be cousins,except I'm a bit bigger lol

StevenAu2 · 29-05-2006, 08:54 AM

I love the Au Xr Series 1 wheels but i beleive they should stay with series 1 Au's.Ive got series 2 wheels on my Au.Im happy with 17's being big enough for me.Il never forget the day i ditched the 16' steelies and drove out of the shop with 17's,it was like someone had poured superglue allover the road.

Mr Cube · 29-05-2006, 09:38 AM

how good does the black and full kit look (looking for drool icon)? Second behind Galaxy Blue IMO

Only reason I changed was to go bigger.. Still got the S1's though can't bare to part with em

again same car but bigger 19" rims

JeffAU1 · 29-05-2006, 10:39 AM

Ive been told that the BA XR8 Rims wont fit my Series I AU, Any else heard this ?

Mr Cube, Are you sure you cant bear to part with them ? Not even for another AU Driver in the near future...

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**Professor Farnsworth** · 29-05-2006, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by merkus

Ive been told that the BA XR8 Rims wont fit my Series I AU, Any else heard this ?

They are the same offset, so i don't know why that would be the case. Check with a wheel outlet to make sure, but to my knowledge the AU & BA/BF are the same offset so there should be no problems. The EL and earlier are different though. The only thing i could think of which wouldn't even be a concern would be the rolling diameter, and i'm pretty sure that'd be fine too.

ClassicAU · 29-05-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

definately the tickford rims are the pick. I havent seen BA rims on an AU and liked it yet.

the only BA wheels i have seen that look half decent on an AU are the BA (not sure what mark) SR muli spoke 17's, my dad has a set on his black AUIII Ghia. I will see if i can get some pics when i get home for an example.

Mr Cube · 29-05-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by merkus

Ive been told that the BA XR8 Rims wont fit my Series I AU, Any else heard this ?

Mr Cube, Are you sure you cant bear to part with them ? Not even for another AU Driver in the near future...

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Yeah, Im looking at getting them re-polished and a couple of gutter rubs (previous owner) out of em, then if I get bored with the 19"s I will change em around for a bit of variety... Sorry..

I'll give you the hot tip though, you can get a brand new set from Wheel King in Melbourne for pretty cheap..

JeffAU1 · 29-05-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Cube

Yeah, Im looking at getting them re-polished and a couple of gutter rubs (previous owner) out of em, then if I get bored with the 19"s I will change em around for a bit of variety... Sorry..

I'll give you the hot tip though, you can get a brand new set from Wheel King in Melbourne for pretty cheap..

Yeah they are a fairly good place, but $1700 for the set it more than i would pay.

I think i'll keep my eyes open on ebay

:P

JeffAU1 · 29-05-2006, 06:23 PM

Can anyone tell me what these are from ? Model/Series ?

They are 18" Rims.

StevenAu2 · 29-05-2006, 07:18 PM

Arent they the Au TS rims? They are 18' AND they are HORN

JeffAU1 · 29-05-2006, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by StevenAu2

Arent they the Au TS rims? They are 18' AND they are HORN

HORN ?

galaxy xr8 · 29-05-2006, 07:38 PM

They are the AU T3 TS50 rim's and they should be 18in, I personally prefer the Tickford's rim's but not the series I rim's the series II/III ones.

loxxr6 · 29-05-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by merkus

HORN ?

horn = sexy/hot (boner inducing lol)

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They are the AU T3 TS50 rim's and they should be 18in

They're definately a nice rim and are 18's from memory.

DENKO · 29-05-2006, 11:06 PM

yes they are the wheels im saving for!!! wheel king has them $1995 with tyres!

JeffAU1 · 29-05-2006, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by S-MAN

yes they are the wheels im saving for!!! wheel king has them $1995 with tyres!

They are for sale on ebay with a starting bid of $450. Take a look.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1

mattp · 30-05-2006, 12:56 PM

I considered getting the AU1 Tickford 17s on mine, and I still think they're a great looking wheel, but I actually ended up putting 17s off a BA Fairmont Ghia (series 1 I think) cos I got them very cheap off eBay. 430 bucks with really good tyres! Anyway, I'm really happy I reckon they look classy but I guess it depends on the look you're after, the Tickfords are certainly a bit sportier. Good luck!
(I've tried to attach a couple of pics, I'm not sure if it's worked)

Ray · 30-05-2006, 01:02 PM

I've got BA 17's on my sparkling burgundy AU... Looks pretty schmick if I do say so myself

Wouldn't mind getting the Tickford 17's though... best alloys I think i've ever seen on any ford

ClassicAU · 30-05-2006, 01:17 PM

Love the BA Ghia's on your AU there Matt, very classy! this is the best pic i could find of mine for the moment, as its too dark by the time i get home from work to get any new ones.

JeffAU1 · 30-05-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ray

I've got BA 17's on my sparkling burgundy AU... Looks pretty schmick if I do say so myself

Wouldn't mind getting the Tickford 17's though... best alloys I think i've ever seen on any ford

I would love to see some photos Ray if youve got a few.

Ray · 03-06-2006, 12:52 PM

here's a pic merkus: