I've decided on my new rims...

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I've decided on my new rims...

Post by DaKyy » Wed Feb 21, 2007 1:53 pm

And had to create a topic about it :)

Mainly because I decided to ditch the Borbet A's and wen't for a bit more original look.

Now someone tell me these doesn't look like Atlas rims? Only these are 16" and 7" wide. 4x100 PCD available with 35 offset. Also they cost about 200e less than Borbets :P

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Re: I've decided on my new rims...

Post by hjkort » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:14 pm

DaKyy wrote:
Now someone tell me these doesn't look like Atlas rims?
Ok, they don't look like Atlas rims, but they sure are nice...
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Post by DaKyy » Wed Feb 21, 2007 2:56 pm

Well does it resemble Volvo Pegasus then? :)

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Post by DaKyy » Thu Feb 22, 2007 1:52 pm

Bummer, looks like the Etabeta Art has been discontinued. Any suggestions on similar rims?
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Post by DaKyy » Sat Feb 24, 2007 6:19 am

Seems I'm on a lonely crusade here, but does anyone have experience with width of 7 or 7.5 inches and 480 arches?

I found out a quite neat offset calculator at http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp that says the 7.5 inch rim will get 23mm closer to the inner arch and whole 27mm to the outer arch. It would be a disaster if I'd order a set and find out it wouldn't fit...
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Post by Dan the 480 Man » Sat Feb 24, 2007 10:18 am

Could you not go for a 5 stud adaptor or something, then go for a set of the original Pegasus R alloys??

Or why not try looking for some like these? I do like the idea of nice simple lines though.

I just had a quick look on www.alloywheels.com and found these:

Dezent T
Lenso CF
Lenso RS5

Just a few that caught my eye anyway!
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Post by DaKyy » Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:06 pm

Thanks Dan :)

Those adapters/spacers are illegal here for road use. But I really like both of those Lenso rims, CF would be ideal. Have to start hunting them down then.

One nutter had fitted 18"x7J wheels with 215/35 tires to a 480. He said there were some scrubbing on rear with people on backseat, but nothing else :)
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Post by Dan the 480 Man » Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:55 pm

The CF's are my faves too. Never been a fan of 'split rim' look wheels, but those are nice. They do them in black and grey too...
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Post by DaKyy » Mon Feb 26, 2007 8:30 am

http://www.al-buraqwheels.com/

Does anyone have experience on this seller? Looks like veeery dodgy to me... Mainly because its so cheap. There is also an ebay seller @ http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Al-Buraq-Wheels-Ltd and he only has 15 feedbacks...
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Post by DaKyy » Sat Mar 03, 2007 1:47 pm

Well.

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Post by Dan the 480 Man » Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:12 pm

Good choice i think dude...:D

I don't remember off hand, is the car being lowered too?? Looking forward to seeing thise on-16's look just right too. Just hurry up and get them on the car ;)
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Post by clubman_dan » Sat Mar 03, 2007 6:35 pm

nice one!, my friend has just put some lenso rs5 wheels on his, looks really good.
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Post by DaKyy » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:29 pm

Yes, 30mm drop with lesjöfors springs :)
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Post by clubman_dan » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:35 pm

makesure you post pics when its done!
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Post by DaKyy » Sat Mar 03, 2007 9:42 pm

I'll make sure no one gets past that thread here... ;)
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Post by DaKyy » Thu Mar 22, 2007 11:43 am

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Thanks for the tip Dan! :hopping:

edit: and yes, the Pug behind is really dirty :)
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Post by DaKyy » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:08 pm

Is the wheel bolts supposed to be M12x1.5mm or M12x1.25mm? I've had mixed responses as someone says 440/460 is 1.25mm and 480 is 1.5mm. I can't understand why would the 480 be any different than other 400-series? The bolts supplied with those rims were 1.5mm - did I get the right bolts? I think not.
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Post by JohnTurbo » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:10 am

Pretty sure they're all the same. I'm sure the ones you've recieved will fit. Try em!!
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Post by DaKyy » Thu Mar 29, 2007 9:35 am

Wouldn't be so sure. I also received spigot rings for 73mm->57.1mm. And it should be 52.1mm for Volvo 400-series :D
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Post by Red » Sat Mar 31, 2007 2:00 pm

hey DaKyy, its a pity that you decided against borbets :). remember i wanted to post some pics when the 9x16 are fitted? here they are:

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