Replacement Alloys

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Nicksey

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165 posts

263 months

Tuesday 13th January 2004
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Anyone out there given serious thought to replacing the alloys on their T350?

I'm certainly not thinking of putting biggers alloys / lower profile tyres as the ride is just about spot on, I'm also not thinking of three spoke nasties or polished gold flashing neon things - just some subtle but aggresive more race car style wheels than the standard spiders.

Also thinking about sorting out the lateral seat support as I find that I am always bracing myself with my right elbow against the door!

How are you finding tyre wear? I can't believe the life I have left on all four of mine (although only three are original as I had to have one replaced due to a slow puncture at the 6k service) - 12k in total and still going strong. I know its all dependent on style, use and condition but I am still amazed.

_DJ_

4,962 posts

261 months

Tuesday 13th January 2004
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What are you going to do with your spiders? (I want to upgrade mine so will be on the look out shortly).

DJ

blueyes

4,799 posts

259 months

Tuesday 13th January 2004
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Nicksey said:
How are you finding tyre wear? 12k in total and still going strong.


You are not driving the car hard enough (my first set of rears went at 5k).

This will mean:
1. the engine will rust inside and it'll probably blow up.
2. the brakes will have gone rusty and will probably fall off next week as will the exhaust.
3. because you haven't been going fast enough the paint won't have hardened so will also fall off next week

There is only one solution....

Lend it to me for a week.