Pics of my new wheels

[Jas]

I only wanted 16" wheels so not to upset handling, and eventually opted for Team Dynamics (Rimstock) Speed 8. Pics below. Comments welcome.

http://www.cliosport.net/temp/newwheels1.jpg

http://www.cliosport.net/temp/newwheels2.jpg

http://www.cliosport.net/temp/newwheels3.jpg

http://www.cliosport.net/temp/newwheels4.jpg

 

[telford_mike]

Hmmm - nice. You cleaned the car too What tyres did you get?

 

[aaronc]

Nice. Suites the car very well.

 

[paddymph]

yeah look good, probably look better on that shape! See you nicked the side badge of a Mk2 you cheeky monkey.

 

[Leigh]

Jas

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh do like !! Tasty mate very tasty !!

 

[matt4478]

Very Tasty! Really like the new rims Jas, have you had to lower it at all as they seem to sit nicely... Not a million percent sure about the colour coded bump strips and clear side repeaters though, but each to their own eh?!?

 

[Jas]

Mike, the tyres are Yokahama A539, not my first choice, but getting hold of Toyo Proxies was proving difficult. So far they are great in the dry, supposed to be crap in the wet but I havent tested it in the wet yet! The old wheels/tyres will be going back on for the Bedford trackday!!!!

Matt, yep, it was lowered with BB springs 35mm drop. The top of the tyres is nearly level with the arch, you cant really see it in the photos.

 

[Slugger]

Suits you sir. Not seen them before.

 

[paul172 .]

Very nice mate just get them door handles painted to match the side trim. paul172

 

[Tom_16v]

Suit the car really well, I like!

 

[GR7]

Jas

Your new wheels look very nice. You need to get rid of your orange bulbs though!

Those wheels probably look bigger than they actually are because the spokes go right to the edge of the rims,

unlike the Super Leggeras which look smaller than they are as the spokes dont go right to the outer edge.

 

[CUPPY]

looks fantastic mate..how much do these cost? are they lighter than the cup wheels/

 

[Paul16V]

V nice. Im being tempted to get a MK1 172 next after seeing them pics

 

[steve a]

Very very nice glad to see you value the handling

 

[Jas]

Those wheels and tyres cost between £600-£650 depending what (well priced) dealer you go to. I bought them from Southend Carnoisseur. The wheels are a little more expensive than others, but I wanted something a little different.

As for the weight, I weighed my old wheels (OZ 15" F1s with half worn tyres) and they were 15.4kgs (2st 6lbs). The new wheels (with new tyres - not sure what difference if any thatll make) were 17.2kgs (2st 10lbs). I have got the exact weight for just the wheel but not on me at the moment.

 

[Scribbler]

V Nice but i garantee they will be a b**ch to clean Jas!!! That small groove that runs the length of the spokes is gonna need some elbow grease and small lady like fingers, more than enough reason me thinks to get the missis to clean the car

P.S. can you change my Handle/forum name to mailto:V@lver">V@lver as i dont have the RT anymore and am now the proud owner of a shiny new valver.

 

[chuckie]

Jas all i can say is AAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH YOU GIT!!! i have had those wheels on my car in 16" for about a month now was feeling pretty chuffed with myself cos you dont see many of them about!!!

I do have to admit though that they look bigger on my clio than yours but im guessing thats cos mine is lowered 35mm, but are they not the most sexy wheels ever?? I found them heavier than my phase ones though.....

i have Toyos on mine too.......lovely combination!! I also got mine for less than 600 notes with the tyres.....

Right how long before these wheels are the new super leggas??

Chuckie

 

[Louise]

looks good. Got the nuts for the wheels in the end then?? Good to meet ya in Saarfend again.

 

[Melly T]

Mike - erm, I cleaned the car

CLIO14RT - easy peasy

 

[Jas]

chuckie, they are sweet wheels, would look good on a 16v as they sit so low. thats a cheap price as well you paid!

louise, good to see you as well. we did get the right nuts, eventually!!!

 

[chuckie]

oh yeah the nuts..................locking ones were the nightmare for me!!

in total i payed 565 notes...........sweet price for sweet wheels......

can we put a ban on anyone else getting these wheels??? )

chuckie

 

[Jas]

chuckie, shall I delete this post and tell people I dont know what wheels they are if they ask?

also, you got a picture of your car with them on? if u have, email it to me, mailto:jas@cliosport.net">jas@cliosport.net

 

[chuckie]

k ill take one tomorrow and post it to ya, he he delete the post..........how cruel!!

Chuckie

 

[Jas]

cheers chuckie

 

[joeleeds]

what did u do with your old wheels???

 

[Jas]

Theyre going on my 16v when I (eventually) get it back from BB Tuning.

 

[ChavyBoy]

Jas those wheels on your 172 are pony mate

Ya wanna nice set of three spoke like on the old RST Fiesta..

 

[Dash]

Very smart Jas.

 

[Jas]

Thats 5 beers you owe me now Chavy!

 

[chuckie]

Jas,

As promised a piccie of my car and wheels, sorry it took so long but had to clean him first...............was quite muddy!!

Chuckie

http://www.emilys-tiaras.co.uk/images/clio.jpg

 

[Mike Wright]

Nice! Very good classy match for the colour and style of the car. Why didnt you get them in dayglo pink or greeen though? (and what about the neons for the centres?)

 

[chuckie]

Why thank you mike.........mmmmmmmmm dayglo pink i never thought about that............

chuckie

 

[chuckie]

Have you seen me picture Jas??

Chuckie

 

[Jas]

very nice chuckie!!! now I want some for my 16v!

 

[PaulN]

/off topic

How easy was is to fit the phase2 bump stips to your car and how much?

/back on topic

Wheels looking good

 

[Jas]

very easy Paul. from what I remember there is a small screw you undo just inside the door, then they slide off. 2 minute job.

 

[PaulN]

Quote: Originally posted by Jas on 22 April 2003

very easy Paul. from what I remember there is a small screw you undo just inside the door, then they slide off. 2 minute job.

Cheers, That was the only thing stopping me getting a phase1.

Time to start looking