Does this look good, or is it a terrible idea?

[MrFlibbles]

My wheels really need a refurb....this is them now...



and Im thinking of going black with a polished rim



I think I love it, but what do you guys think?

[Neil_H]

I really don't like polished rims myself, I think they look awful. It's all personal taste though.

[Mr E]

I looked at black wheels for the Four (also red) came to the conclusion that black wheels with a red car just do not work. Sorry bud.

White wheels work, but are a bit Max Power.

Ended up with dark chrome lips and light gunmetal spokes. Pics soon.

[MrFlibbles]

Ok cheers guys, thats pretty unanimous then!

Gaz, what do you mean, they last 0.04s? before the finish gets ruined?

This means I'll be needing new wheels then - look out for a "what wheels for mister 2" thread coming to a forum near you soon!

(I saw a red rev 2 on the m42 going to work this morning, he had "flat" style five spokes - looked like kahn type ones....they any good?)

[MrFlibbles]

Gazboy said:

Get lenso L5's!

I cant find a pic of these mate. Give me a clue!

Just had a look at the website though, and they don't look cheap

[Mr E]

MrFlibbles said:

Just had a look at the website though, and they don't look cheap

Good quality wheels never are.

[MrFlibbles]

Gazboy said:

Gazboy said: Polished rims last about 0.04sec in this country- not worth it. My man in Aylesbury has just done a mock-up of my brakes and wheels- close is a word that doesn't justify how snug it's going to be, infact it's going to be so tight that he's already sourced some UK wheels for me just incase my wheels don't fit over the calipers, and I have to send them back and get something else. ffs! Front wheels don't clear the calipers! Back to the shop.... btw- these brakes are fecking huge!

for new wheels or smaller brakes?

[Mr E]

Gazboy said:

ffs! Front wheels don't clear the calipers! Back to the shop.... btw- these brakes are fecking huge!

How big are your current wheels?

[Neil_H]

Have a look at Rays wheels, they are some of the best you can buy IMHO. I'm looking to get a set of these for my car.



www.rayswheels.co.jp

[hughesie2]

MrFlibbles said:

and Im thinking of going black with a polished rim

Hows the rimming coming on Russ ??

BTW you have mail from me today !!

[MrFlibbles]

hughesie2 said:

Hows the rimming coming on Russ ?? BTW you have mail from me today !!

LMAO!

>> Edited by MrFlibbles on Thursday 20th January 14:52

[hughesie2]

MrFlibbles said:

hughesie2 said: Hows the rimming coming on Russ ?? BTW you have mail from me today !! LMAO! And no mail in sight....

sent throu PH about half an hour ago as i lost you addy.

[MrFlibbles]

Just got it, hence the edited post....

[Mr E]

Gazboy said:

They look like they cost a penny. My old wheels were BK racing bullshits, black crome 7 spoke 225 x 18 (I know that's the tyre size), with JDM brakes.

300mm brakes with 4 pots should have no trouble at all in 18" wheels. Is it just a stupid spoke design?

[hughesie2]

MrFlibbles said:

Just got it, hence the edited post....

Thread Hijack over now then, move along nothing to see here people.

[DanBoy]

On a black MR2, black wheels with polished rims look great if you get the right style and don't buy huge 18" ones.

I don't think it works on red ones though.

[tuttle]

Yeah I like black spokes with diamond cut or polished rims(on white/light cars) too.Can reccomend the guys at phat wheels for refurbs,they do diamond cutting on the rims too(if thats your thang!).

www.phatwheelz.com/