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Title: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: omega3000elite on 05 February 2008, 20:02:10
Not sure which wheels - 18s or 19s

19s with 235/35s give the same rolling diameter , but comfort / tramlining ??

Anyway - do I go for A or B below ? My Meggy is a Black facelift elite.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350022112977&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350022112977&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022

All advice / opinions grateful muchly thanks , ta , etc.

Alan
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Post by: platty on 05 February 2008, 20:14:10
Have I missed something or are those 2 links the same? :-/
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Post by: Albatross on 05 February 2008, 20:14:45
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Not sure which wheels - 18s or 19s

19s with 235/35s give the same rolling diameter , but comfort / tramlining ??

Anyway - do I go for A or B below ? My Meggy is a Black facelift elite.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350022112977&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=350022112977&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=022

All advice / opinions grateful muchly thanks , ta , etc.

Alan

Mmmm, do I like A or A?

I'd go for A.










Both links are identical  ::)
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Post by: omega3000elite on 05 February 2008, 20:16:34
Oops , try this one

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260209495243&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=016
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: platty on 05 February 2008, 20:20:00
Personally, I would go with something from a higher specced model (ie. MV6 wheels etc.) but out of the 2 you have shown, I would choose option A, but only in 18" max. (think of the future tyre bills) :y
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 February 2008, 20:25:55
MV6 facelift alloys are barely different to Elite ones, just appear to have slightly prouder spokes and a 45 degree slice where they meet the rim.

The very last Elites, MV6's and Sports all had exactly the same wheels.

I do like standard wheels or Irmscher wheels, getting non-standard wheels can be a gamble and either looks rubbish or brilliant IMHO.
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Post by: platty on 05 February 2008, 20:36:33
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MV6 facelift alloys are barely different to Elite ones, just appear to have slightly prouder spokes and a 45 degree slice where they meet the rim.

The very last Elites, MV6's and Sports all had exactly the same wheels.
Sorry :-[ I should have looked at his profile first...
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Post by: VXL V6 on 05 February 2008, 20:41:30
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MV6 facelift alloys are barely different to Elite ones, just appear to have slightly prouder spokes and a 45 degree slice where they meet the rim.

The very last Elites, MV6's and Sports all had exactly the same wheels.

I do like standard wheels or Irmscher wheels, getting non-standard wheels can be a gamble and either looks rubbish or brilliant IMHO.
 
Sorry :-[ I should have looked at his profile first...

No need for sorry! I wasn't having a go so i'm sorry if it came out like that! I was just commenting from what i've noticed glaring at Omega's (must get out of the habit!)
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Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 February 2008, 20:43:02
In my idea Size 18 must be the max..

also second link B is better...Omega is not nice with wheels that show the inner brake structure..More closed models are better I think..

Also be carefull for 5*110 otherwise you will have balance problems..

Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: omega3000elite on 05 February 2008, 20:54:05
5x110 balance probs ??

Is that not the recomended fitment for Meggy's ??
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: platty on 05 February 2008, 20:55:52
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No need for sorry! I wasn't having a go so i'm sorry if it came out like that! I was just commenting from what i've noticed glaring at Omega's (must get out of the habit!)
Not at all! Perhaps it is because I want a set of the older MV6 wheels, (black detail) and they are on my mind! Didn't realise the car was an '01 :-/
True what you say about aftermarket wheels though, could go either way and its an expensive mistake if they don't look right.
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Post by: omega3000elite on 05 February 2008, 20:57:58
Also , interested why everyone says 18 max - 235/35/19 is closer to rolling diameter current than 225/40/18 - so would keep gearing / speedo etc as designed.
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Post by: omega3000elite on 05 February 2008, 20:59:33
There is a pic on 1st listing of them on a meggy - just thought the 5 spoke design (similar to 17 standard) but with black detail on a black car would look sweet ?
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Post by: Jay w on 05 February 2008, 21:01:02
personally i would go with neither....

they have too much gap between the spokes, this is great if you want to show off a nice big brake conversion with alloy 4 pots etc, but standard calipers with smallish looking disks (compared to the wheel anyway) will look a bit naff.

just my opinion
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 05 February 2008, 21:14:59
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5x110 balance probs ??

Is that not the recomended fitment for Meggy's ??

5*110 is the correct size others will be problem
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: davlad22 on 05 February 2008, 21:20:18
Personally don't like either...and they're REALLY expensive! I'm reckoning crap quality also.

Insurance implications are possible. Stick with vauxhall rims, just a nicer design, the Astra/Vectra VXR wheels will look the mutts  :y (i'll post a link in general chat to an MV6 on ebay atm.)
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: omega3000elite on 05 February 2008, 21:28:27
Sorry , think the VXR rims everyone raves about are too delicate looking for a Meggy. AND everyones doing that !

As for expensive ?? Vauxhall wheel prices ?

All the used ones go for as much as new ones from others.
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: omega3000elite on 05 February 2008, 21:35:24
So , loads of reply posts and nothing constructive ........................ my mates have given a verdict , was going to gallery it after , but whats the ***kin point.
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Post by: davlad22 on 05 February 2008, 21:39:41
Ey, no, don't get me wrong, i'm all for personalising! It's what makes the world go round!

Though I think the thing to do would be to take a picture 'side on' of yuor car and ask one of the 'artists' on the forums to photoshop the potential wheels against your car.  :y
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Post by: zippo on 05 February 2008, 21:44:14
end of the day its your money i like what youve shown but its personal choice the only thing that i would take on board is that a big wheel with a lot of fresh air behind it may not suite the look your after unless you also fit bigger brakes as well
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Post by: Golfbuddy on 05 February 2008, 21:51:05
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So , loads of reply posts and nothing constructive ........................ my mates have given a verdict , was going to gallery it after , but whats the ***kin point.

 :-/ :-/ :-?
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Post by: zippo on 05 February 2008, 22:02:12
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So , loads of reply posts and nothing constructive ........................ my mates have given a verdict , was going to gallery it after , but whats the ***kin point.

 :-/ :-/ :-?
oops ?
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: davlad22 on 05 February 2008, 22:02:23
...post the pictures of the new wheels fitted in the gallery I think.  :y
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Post by: davlad22 on 05 February 2008, 22:04:01
Sorry for stirring the sh$t, was only giving my opinion as suggested at the beginning of the thread  :-[
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Post by: Golfbuddy on 05 February 2008, 22:07:06
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Sorry for stirring the sh$t, was only giving my opinion as suggested at the beginning of the thread  :-[

That's what I thought everyone who responded was doing. To be honest, I thought that they both looked bloody horrible but wasn't sure that was the opinion he wanted to hear.  ;)
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: IrmscherKris on 06 February 2008, 02:43:34
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So , loads of reply posts and nothing constructive ........................ my mates have given a verdict , was going to gallery it after , but whats the ***kin point.
Put your dummy back in mate and dont take it to heart. Everyone will wanna look when they're on. I converted my Elite TD auto to a stick shift - against what everyone thought... I get an extra 5mpg now, feels much faster too.

Just remember, everyones view and opinions are different on here.  :y
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Post by: MikeDundee on 06 February 2008, 06:26:51
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Personally don't like either...and they're REALLY expensive! I'm reckoning crap quality also.

Insurance implications are possible. Stick with vauxhall rims, just a nicer design, the Astra/Vectra VXR wheels will look the mutts  :y (i'll post a link in general chat to an MV6 on ebay atm.)


There are insurance implications, you hould check with your current insurers first, as I was about to change to directline, then could'nt due to the no change on wheels/rims, so had to remain with existing company with all mods notified. :y
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: Jay w on 06 February 2008, 09:48:56
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So , loads of reply posts and nothing constructive ........................ my mates have given a verdict , was going to gallery it after , but whats the ***kin point.


errrr, please can i draw you attention to these......

opinon/advice
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In my idea Size 18 must be the max..

also second link B is better...Omega is not nice with wheels that show the inner brake structure..More closed models are better I think..

Also be carefull for 5*110 otherwise you will have balance problems..

Opinon
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Personally don't like either...and they're REALLY expensive! I'm reckoning crap quality also.

Insurance implications are possible. Stick with vauxhall rims, just a nicer design, the Astra/Vectra VXR wheels will look the mutts   (i'll post a link in general chat to an MV6 on ebay atm.)

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personally i would go with neither....

they have too much gap between the spokes, this is great if you want to show off a nice big brake conversion with alloy 4 pots etc, but standard calipers with smallish looking disks (compared to the wheel anyway) will look a bit naff.

just my opinion

you asked and we gave our view........





Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: markey mark on 06 February 2008, 13:41:03
i would go with option A bud look very nice !! i am about to fit 19" wheels on my mv6 bud !! 235/35 on fronts and 265/30 on rears !!!  :y
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: omega3000elite on 06 February 2008, 15:17:48
A word there ....... on the facelift 265/19 needs arch mods .... not sure on earlier megs but might be worth a check.  

19s with 235/35 are closest to the standard 17s + 235/45  rolling diameter so I think thats the way to go.
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 06 February 2008, 15:34:49
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So , loads of reply posts and nothing constructive ........................ my mates have given a verdict , was going to gallery it after , but whats the ***kin point.


errrr, please can i draw you attention to these......

opinon/advice
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In my idea Size 18 must be the max..

also second link B is better...Omega is not nice with wheels that show the inner brake structure..More closed models are better I think..

Also be carefull for 5*110 otherwise you will have balance problems..

Opinon
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Personally don't like either...and they're REALLY expensive! I'm reckoning crap quality also.

Insurance implications are possible. Stick with vauxhall rims, just a nicer design, the Astra/Vectra VXR wheels will look the mutts   (i'll post a link in general chat to an MV6 on ebay atm.)

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personally i would go with neither....

they have too much gap between the spokes, this is great if you want to show off a nice big brake conversion with alloy 4 pots etc, but standard calipers with smallish looking disks (compared to the wheel anyway) will look a bit naff.

just my opinion

you asked and we gave our view........






Agreed...
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: dbug on 06 February 2008, 18:35:06
Your doll has "fallen" out of your pram!!!

Personally i prefer option B to option A.

Recognise different people have different opinions - if u ask for theirs accept it may not be the same as yours.
Grow up!
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Post by: markey mark on 06 February 2008, 18:50:50
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A word there ....... on the facelift 265/19 needs arch mods .... not sure on earlier megs but might be worth a check.  

19s with 235/35 are closest to the standard 17s + 235/45  rolling diameter so I think thats the way to go.

 i have prefacelift bud they cane off lowered elite so should be fine !! 8-)
Title: Re: Wheels ??  Opinions please !
Post by: waspy on 06 February 2008, 19:03:15
The Vauxhall Saab ones for £729.99.
Yep these are the ones.

Iv'e a black Mig too & i wouldn't say know to a set. Would you buy me some too please.
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Post by: zippo on 06 February 2008, 19:10:04
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The Vauxhall Saab ones for £729.99.
Yep these are the ones.

Iv'e a black Mig too & i wouldn't say know to a set. Would you buy me some too please.
i didn't know Saab alloys would fit a mig, the farther in law has got a set of tasty alloys on his Saab ( well he has until i go and see him tomorrow) ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: waspy on 06 February 2008, 19:21:41
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The Vauxhall Saab ones for £729.99.
Yep these are the ones.

Iv'e a black Mig too & i wouldn't say know to a set. Would you buy me some too please.
i didn't know Saab alloys would fit a mig, the farther in law has got a set of tasty alloys on his Saab ( well he has until i go and see him tomorrow) ;D ;D ;D

What would Miggy ones look like on a Saab i wonder
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Post by: zippo on 06 February 2008, 19:23:31
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The Vauxhall Saab ones for £729.99.
Yep these are the ones.

Iv'e a black Mig too & i wouldn't say know to a set. Would you buy me some too please.
i didn't know Saab alloys would fit a mig, the farther in law has got a set of tasty alloys on his Saab ( well he has until i go and see him tomorrow) ;D ;D ;D

What would Miggy ones look like on a Saab i wonder
 tell ya tomorrow  ;)