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Title: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: raximax on 14 September 2007, 14:15:54

hi im thinkin of buying mv6 alloys for my elite should i ?? he is also sellingTwo tyres still fitted  - 235/45 and Also four Pirellis 215/45's not on rims would both sizes fit???
should i leave as is?????????
how much should i pay there only three pirellis as 1 has side wall damage? any advice will be great...

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: davlad22 on 14 September 2007, 14:24:16

The correct tyre size for elite & MV6 is 235/45/17 (both the same tyre/wheel spec). I don't think the pirellis will be anywhere near the proper fitment  :(

Wouldn't bother risking tyres with sidewall damage either. Remember, your life rides on those tyres!

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: Danny on 14 September 2007, 14:46:25

is it facelift or pre??

it depends on the look you want, facelift elite and MV6 alloys are both 17, it really depends on the look you want, MV6 making it look sportier and elite looking... "smooth"

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: Markie on 14 September 2007, 15:02:40

facelift MV6 alloys  :y 8-)

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: raximax on 14 September 2007, 18:13:20

pre face lift........so i think i will leave it if the tyres dont fit..

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: hotel21 on 14 September 2007, 21:00:25

If you pop down to Kinross Services on Sunday afternoon I'll bring a prefacelift MV6 alloy and you can see how soft they are with the inner rim distorted.  It will let you know what to look for, anyway....    :y

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: Jim on 14 September 2007, 21:17:59

I prefer the facelift MV6 alloys to the pre-facelift elite wheels, check out the pic's below to see how mine looked before and after.

Facelift mv6 wheel;
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_43_full.jpg)
And Pre-Facelift elite Wheels on the same car;
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_1_full.jpg)
A close up
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_44_full.jpg)
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_27_full.jpg)
Pre-facelift wheels, which I think look nice on a black Omega;
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/11/web/275000-275999/275300_278_full.jpg)

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: raximax on 15 September 2007, 00:49:22

yes well the new ones are probley nicer but more expensive . i take it they are 17s aswell think i might just hold out for a set of them thanks for the pics makes it a clear choice   i have a charcoal grey colour elite and my elite alloys are in good nick just think 17s would look better fill the arch if you know what i mean.

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2007, 10:00:58

The prefacelift MV6 alloys are incredibly soft - I have a massively buckled one in my garage.

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: Danny on 15 September 2007, 12:17:36

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The prefacelift MV6 alloys are incredibly soft - I have a massively buckled one in my garage.

dare i ask why you still have it?

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: TheBoy on 15 September 2007, 13:06:09

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The prefacelift MV6 alloys are incredibly soft - I have a massively buckled one in my garage.

dare i ask why you still have it?

Its a 'trophy' ;)


Actually, I considered getting it refurbed...

Title: Re: mv6 alloys vs elite alloys
Post by: hotel21 on 15 September 2007, 14:06:00

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The prefacelift MV6 alloys are incredibly soft - I have a massively buckled one in my garage.

 ;D

I now have 3 out of 4 with various buckles in my garage, 2 with Goodyear F1's with about 4/5 mm in the centre left (both shoulders are well down though....  :( )