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4th August 2010, 11:13
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Euro Styled Alloys
Decided that I'm going to concentrate on how the VTR looks rather than chasing BHP (Don't want to go down bodies or turbo route) and am a big fan of the euro/clean look.
I figure a good place to start is by getting some nice deep dish / old school / euro alloys and then getting it really low.
What are everyone's favourite rims in this style and what size looks best? I like the look of Borbet A's a lot and Ronal Turbos don't look bad either.
I'm thinking 14 or 15". Also how low would you go without ruining handling?
Thanks!
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4th August 2010, 11:15
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60 all round, borbet A's colour coded
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4th August 2010, 11:16
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i love the look of htn rennsports but there quite £
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4th August 2010, 11:17
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i would go for borbet A's, as i dont like ronal turbo's
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4th August 2010, 11:19
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Thanks for the suggestions!
I am definitely leaning towards the Borbets!
60mm all round? If I upgrade all the shocks and get some good springs for the front it should still handle well?
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4th August 2010, 11:20
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everyone is doing Borbets get something else
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4th August 2010, 11:21
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True, euro is about being different I guess, they do look good though!
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4th August 2010, 11:52
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Deleted..... me being an idiot
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4th August 2010, 11:55
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will probally have to get a adapter because they are five stud and saxos are four stud.
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4th August 2010, 11:56
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corr that was quick! I think they would be too big!
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4th August 2010, 12:49
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i hate ronals too
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4th August 2010, 13:38
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Good vw/euro forum with a for sale section... Looking to get a second hand set.
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4th August 2010, 13:45
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A good euro rim that you could run without stretched tures is CADES EROS. A beautiful little rim. nice dish about 2 inches deep.
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4th August 2010, 14:13
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50 front and 60 back best for handling
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4th August 2010, 15:57
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60 front 50 back
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4th August 2010, 16:45
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I have been looking at my insurance increases for alloys, colour coding, lowering and bonnet and it'sa good few hundred pounds...
Not sure if it's worth it!
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4th August 2010, 16:48
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Google Gottis, they are the best and most underated euro wheel out there, and cos of that are rare, so you could be the firat to have them on.
if you still want handling 60mm is prob the lowest you want to go.
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4th August 2010, 16:48
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to pull off the look you'll need to go lower than 60mm all round
edition38.com has a really good for sale section for wheels
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4th August 2010, 16:49
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It is worth it...but...you will find that the insurance company will not replace the aftermarket parts after a claim, so whats the point in insuring it in the first place????
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4th August 2010, 16:50
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Quote:
Originally Posted by martyno
It is worth it...but...you will find that the insurance company will not replace the aftermarket parts after a claim, so whats the point in insuring it in the first place????
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they will if you speak to them properly and get an agree value for the parts etc, my old euro fiesta had everything insured and if worst happened they would replace the modified parts for exact items
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