Wheel colour .... I can take it

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#1 Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by dal2.0litrefrogeye » Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:49 pm

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So just being nosey really who's got a preference ( or dislike ) on the colours of my wheels . The silver ones are shod with sticky expensive Avons cr6 and the black ones have a more road orientated tyre that is a bit cheaper . So more burn out and doughnut freindly . :bigrin:
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A few of my chums prefer the black wheels saying it makes the car look ? ?? Older / more hard . And others prefer the silver wheels . Both sets are the same size with peg drive hubs , personally I urr to the black set ( don't need so much cleaning :mad: )
Maybe I should of stuck with wires ...... But I don't know how they would stand up to doughnuts :bigrin:
Any opinions...... Will be received lol I only sort of posted this for fun
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#2 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by Simon P » Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:54 pm

Given it's yours: pink

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#3 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by mgcjag » Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:32 pm

Black make the spinners look a bit ...bling... much prefer the silver...Steve
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#4 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by mark10337 » Mon Dec 10, 2018 6:36 pm

both are really great. I've also got a black set and the D-Type rims. I agree with Steve, the spinners need to be different. Had the same thought with mine.
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#5 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by dal2.0litrefrogeye » Mon Dec 10, 2018 7:36 pm

Simon P wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 5:54 pm
Given it's yours: pink

:bigrin:
You can be soooo spiteful some times :bigrin:
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#6 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by 288gto » Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:11 pm

I don’t like either Darren. I’m thinking something a bit more up to date, especially in view of the whole Orpington’s answer to Ken Block..........










Purple with a silver rim. I’ve even found some on Gumtree not far from you. :wink:
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#7 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by dal2.0litrefrogeye » Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:26 pm

288gto wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 8:11 pm
I don’t like either Darren. I’m thinking something a bit more up to date, especially in view of the whole Orpington’s answer to Ken Block..........

As it goes I taught him all he knows ....... But kept some back 8-)
Simon I'm surprised at you !!!! Can't you tell they're the wrong pcd :bigrin:








Purple with a silver rim. I’ve even found some on Gumtree not far from you. :wink:
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#8 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by 288gto » Mon Dec 10, 2018 9:44 pm

Wrong PCD???? :scratchheadyellow:

They’ve got a big hole in the middle, just make sure those fancy spinners are extra tight. If you are worried about the offset, just put them on back to front to match your :wink: cap. :lol:

Seriously though, as mentioned, I quite like the black but not sure how it will go with the red stripe you are thinking of doing. You need someone to mock it up on photoshop .

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#9 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by dal2.0litrefrogeye » Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:15 pm

I'll mock it up with a model ..... I had even been thinking about black stripes ????
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#10 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by Jeremy » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:05 pm

Black wheels. Definitely. They look so cool. But stripes? Eeww...no.. maybe a big white blank number circle on each door?
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#11 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by AussieEtype » Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:29 pm

Black wheels look OK on modern SUVs but no good on older classics. I would change the wires back to silver or chrome - black just does not look right.
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#12 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by Gfhug » Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:49 am

Black is for tyres only. Anywhere else..... :banghead:
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#13 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by dal2.0litrefrogeye » Tue Dec 11, 2018 10:13 am

garrycol wrote:
Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:29 pm
Black wheels look OK on modern SUVs but no good on older classics. I would change the wires back to silver or chrome - black just does not look right.
Hi Gary , they are not wires , they're Dunlop peg drive ???? Regards confused of orpington :bigrin:
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#14 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by AussieEtype » Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:46 am

Oh dear - so they are - still look like crap though - well you did say you could take it :lol:

Look - it is your car, while I am flattered that you have sought our opinion, what really matters is what you prefer. Go with what you are happy with :smile:

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#15 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by Simon P » Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:59 am

garrycol wrote:
Tue Dec 11, 2018 11:46 am
what really matters is what you prefer. Go with what you are happy with :smile:
Don't encourage him!

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#16 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by dal2.0litrefrogeye » Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:29 pm

Thanks for your sound advice Garry . Probably the best advicevive been given :drinkingcheers:

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Yes my choice of wheels was dire and I'll be searching for these on eBay :dance:
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#17 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by Series1 Stu » Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:16 pm

The black wheels make it look like someone has stolen your hub caps!

I would prefer the silver, especially on the D Type or E Type lightweight wheels.

Why not go retro and fit a set of Wolfrace 5 slots?

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#18 Re: Wheel colour .... I can take it

Post by H7OB » Wed Dec 12, 2018 1:10 pm

Its an E-Type, they both look awesome! Summer tyres on the alloys and winter tyres on the steels maybe??
whilst not original, I do also like chrome spinners against black wires. Youre obviously not chasing 'factory spec' so both look well suited :salute:

BTW Dont diss the Landie alloys! The 'Boost' wheel was the first thing I got into production and when I started at Land Rover 20+ years ago, and was fitted until end of production! Granted, its much better suited to a Defender than an E though!
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