Vantage V12 alloys wanted

[burntout]

Vergis said:

Does anyone know where I can get a set? Or may have some for sale?

I can imagine that a used set of these will be hard to come by....

[Guycord]

Just order a set from AM. would not be surprised to see a complete set with socks costing over GBP7k (guess)

Oh and you will need the special fit tyres me thinks too. No one seems to be 100% certain that off-the-shelf OEMs will fit correctly.

[mcm66]

Advertised for DBS, don't know if they are the same.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aston-Martin-DBS-V12-set...

[yeti]

mcm66 said:

Advertised for DBS, don't know if they are the same.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aston-Martin-DBS-V12-set...

Shhh, I want those

[JohnG1]

mcm66 said:

Advertised for DBS, don't know if they are the same.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aston-Martin-DBS-V12-set...

No. Won't safely fit a V8 or V12 Vantage.

[George H]

yeti said:

Shhh, I want those

What's up with your sport pack wheels? Does 1" bigger really make that much difference, or is it the extra width that you want?

Also, on your quest to lose unsprung weight, will those not weigh more?

Edited by George H on Thursday 24th November 19:13

[MichaelV8V]

Guycord said:

Just order a set from AM. would not be surprised to see a complete set with socks costing over GBP7k (guess)

What, they come with socks? Just imagining mine with its nice jersey car cover and a pair of socks. Doesn't feel right at all

[Guycord]

MichaelV8V said:

What, they come with socks? Just imagining mine with its nice jersey car cover and a pair of socks. Doesn't feel right at all

Is that you Alan? - not heard from you since...since you moved out Norwich way??

[Steve*B]

yeti said:

Shhh, I want those

Fight you for them....I could do with a spare set

[yeti]

George H said:

or is it the extra width that you want?

Also, on your quest to lose unsprung weight, will those not weigh more?

Dead on with the first sentence George - car will be making 550bhp next spring, the extra rubber on the road will give me a lot of extra grip and braking ability. As to whether they'll fit... I'm having an adaptive damping system fitted so I think they can be jigged to safely fit under my little arches. Need Bamford Mike to confirm...

Weightwise - I hope they aren't too much more than the SP wheels if anything - they're Astons top of the range forged wheel for their flagship car, hoping they're pretty light.

If not, more than happy with my SPs, still the best looking Aston wheel and I'd have to look to tyre tech rather than mechanical grip through larger contact area. Trouble is I drive in all weathers on long Euro tours, a dry weather tyre wouldn't suit

[George H]

yeti said:

Dead on with the first sentence George - car will be making 550bhp next spring, the extra rubber on the road will give me a lot of extra grip and braking ability. As to whether they'll fit... I'm having an adaptive damping system fitted so I think they can be jigged to safely fit under my little arches. Need Bamford Mike to confirm...

Weightwise - I hope they aren't too much more than the SP wheels if anything - they're Astons top of the range forged wheel for their flagship car, hoping they're pretty light.

If not, more than happy with my SPs, still the best looking Aston wheel and I'd have to look to tyre tech rather than mechanical grip through larger contact area. Trouble is I drive in all weathers on long Euro tours, a dry weather tyre wouldn't suit

Makes a lot of sense if you're pushing out an extra 100 bhp over standard. Are they 295/30 R20 for the DBS vs 275/35 R19? What will that do to the ride quality?

I know it's no good for you, but would be interesting to see what it could do with a set or P Zero Corsas or Yokohama AO48s, etc on

[yeti]

George H said:

Makes a lot of sense if you're pushing out an extra 100 bhp over standard. Are they 295/30 R20 for the DBS vs 275/35 R19? What will that do to the ride quality?

Those numbers sound right without checking - talking to Rick, I could put 285s on my current wheels without issue which will make a difference.

But ride quality would be fine as it is for the DBS; my car will eventually have adaptive damping and the decent H&R springs as well so will cope. Never heard anyone say the DBS has bad ride quality..?