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[Kammy]

Hi Guys

I'm looking to replace my MV6 wheels hopefully with some 18"s. I would appreciate if you could post some pics of your alloys on the car so that I can get some idea of what I would like or what would look nice on the car.

Ideally I would like the two tone effect of the MV6 so if anyone has any recommendations, that would be great.

Thanks

Kam

[Albatross]

Well, they are two tone, even if they're a bit mental!

[CateraMV6]

These are Astra Wheels 18x7.5  offset is 37mm you can get them easily on your side of the pond...  tires are 225/40-18
Sorry For the many pictures I just wanted to show you what they look like from many angles... look around in my old posts if you want more or simply let me know...

Good luck with your choice...

[CateraMV6]

I would also recommend these BBS wheels out of a Saab 9-3... 18s... great looks with the plished lips...






As well as these EUROMAX 612s... you can get them in a variety of sizes... and they are cheap too.. I think these will be my next wheels...




And these GM Forged 10Spoke rims... which I still have... planning to sell them but I am going to ask at least 150$/pc... as they are extremely rare and very strong/light

[elvin315]

These are Astra Wheels 18x7.5  offset is 37mm you can get them easily on your side of the pond...  tires are 225/40-18

You forgot to tell him about the H&R 25mm spacers you have on the rear or did you take them off for the Astra wheels?

Elvin

 

[CateraMV6]

Nope they are still on there... I keep them on all the time...
The Astra wheels look a bit tucked in without them... but some people dont mind that look I guess... I like the back to be as wide as possible...

Now I just have to figure out a way to get rid of 2 sets of Catera Sport rims... and the Forged GM wheels... I need some new tires...

These are Astra Wheels 18x7.5  offset is F/37mm and R/12mm you can get them easily on your side of the pond...  tires are 225/40-18

You forgot to tell him about the H&R 25mm spacers you have on the rear or did you take them off for the Astra wheels?

Elvin

 

[Olympia5776]

Now ,this is not my actual car although mine is the same model /colour but after seeing this I bought a set off Ebay .Unfortunatley they were the wrong offset so I've just bought a set of facelift Elite wheels instead but I thought the BK Racing 299's looked fantastic on the Estate .

[OMEGA VXR]

Heres a few pics of my miggy with 19" alloy wheels

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/9386_1_sbol.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/Lee%20Photos/DSCF0113.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/Lee%20Photos/DSCF0110.jpg

[Albatross]

Heres a few pics of my miggy with 19" alloy wheels

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/9386_1_sbol.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/Lee%20Photos/DSCF0113.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/Lee%20Photos/DSCF0110.jpg

That 1st one isn't yours is it now?

[OMEGA VXR]

Heres a few pics of my miggy with 19" alloy wheels

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/9386_1_sbol.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/Lee%20Photos/DSCF0113.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t146/WJones_2007/Lee%20Photos/DSCF0110.jpg

That 1st one isn't yours is it now?

Ha.......no sorry my mistake...love it to be mine though

[JV]

FK Edition1
8*18 ET35 and 10*18 ET30
225/40 and 265/35

[omegamanv6]

19s on mine....

[Marie]

Nice alloys fellas i like the gun metal coloured ones.

one day ill change mine.

[humbucker]

i saw these on an omega on fleabay, i liked them, not sure what they are or where theyre from though:



and if the image doesnt work cos it's linked to fleabay then click here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260220140912

[Danny]

Those look like steinmetz

[Albatross]

i saw these on an omega on fleabay, i liked them, not sure what they are or where theyre from though:



and if the image doesnt work cos it's linked to fleabay then click here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=260220140912

Those look like steinmetz

Steinmetz ST1 8,0J x 17" ET 31

 

[Mr Skrunts]

I like those 2 tone that Albatross posted.

The shame with those sort of wheels is the dont reverse the design for O/S and N/S fitting.

[Albatross]

I like those 2 tone that Albatross posted.

The shame with those sort of wheels is the dont reverse the design for O/S and N/S fitting.

Totally agree. There are some really nice designs out there, not least the nice standard one's on my other halfs pug 306, that look great from one side, but on the other they look as though they are going the wrong way round.

[Kammy]

I do like them, been on steinmetz but can't find these. I like the concave effect. If anyone can recommend anyhere, that would be gr8.

Kam

[Albatross]

I do like them, been on steinmetz but can't find these. I like the concave effect. If anyone can recommend anyhere, that would be gr8.

Kam

http://www.steinmetzdirect.com/products.asp?model=15

Then scroll down to the "Wheels 5 Hole" section.

The model is the 2nd listed: "Light alloy wheel ST1 8,0J x 17" ET 31"

£ 198

Click the "Details" button for a picture

[humbucker]

theyre the ones! they look nicer on the fleabay pic, the side on view on the website detail page doesn't do them justice.

[Not A Salmon]

Here's mine on 18s. No idea what make and model they are but I'll go and have a look later  

[Hammers]

Look like fuel wheels to me mate or may be innovite alloys.

[bob.dent]

These are 17" Azevs fitted on mine. They're 10J width on the rear with 265x40x17 tyres and 8J width on the front with 235x40x17 tyres.

[Albatross]

These are 17" Azevs fitted on mine. They're 10J width on the rear with 265x40x17 tyres and 8J width on the front with 235x40x17 tyres.

What's the offset of your front and rear wheels please Bob?

Also, are your front tyres really 235 x 40's? Shouldn't they be 45's to keep the rolling radius correct?

[bob.dent]

These are 17" Azevs fitted on mine. They're 10J width on the rear with 265x40x17 tyres and 8J width on the front with 235x40x17 tyres.

What's the offset of your front and rear wheels please Bob?

Also, are your front tyres really 235 x 40's? Shouldn't they be 45's to keep the rolling radius correct?

To be perfectly honest I haven't got a clue what the offset is. :-/ The wheels were already fitted on the car when I bought it a year ago from Big Rod and he originally intended them for a Lotus Carlton. I did ask Big Rod about the offset but he couldn't remember but he did say the ET No. should be on the wheel, but I can't find it. Likewise, the tyre size that they came with was 40's, so when I replaced them I fitted the same size. What difference would this make to the rolling radius? I don't seem to have any problems with speed accuracy etc. Maybe a question for the General Help section? :-/

[Sipey]

The ET will be marked on the inside of the wheel, usually on one of the spokes.

To calculate the rolling radius use http://www.club80-90syncro.co.uk/Syncro_website/TechnicalPages/TRC%20calculator.htm. Input the values of the standard wheel on the left and the new wheels on the right.

[bob.dent]

The ET will be marked on the inside of the wheel, usually on one of the spokes.

To calculate the rolling radius use http://www.club80-90syncro.co.uk/Syncro_website/TechnicalPages/TRC%20calculator.htm. Input the values of the standard wheel on the left and the new wheels on the right.

Well, I checked it out but I'm not sure how to interpret the results as I'm not very technical in this area. :-/

[Albatross]

The ET will be marked on the inside of the wheel, usually on one of the spokes.

To calculate the rolling radius use http://www.club80-90syncro.co.uk/Syncro_website/TechnicalPages/TRC%20calculator.htm. Input the values of the standard wheel on the left and the new wheels on the right.

Well, I checked it out but I'm not sure how to interpret the results as I'm not very technical in this area. :-/

Your back tyres are the right rolling radius, and I'm guessing this is where the speedo and tacho are monitored from so will be accurate. Your front tyres are too small for an Omega. I don't suppose it matters massively except you're front wheels are rotating more often than they need to which will wear them marginally faster. Additionally the comfort factor will be compromised a touch.

[bob.dent]

The ET will be marked on the inside of the wheel, usually on one of the spokes.

To calculate the rolling radius use http://www.club80-90syncro.co.uk/Syncro_website/TechnicalPages/TRC%20calculator.htm. Input the values of the standard wheel on the left and the new wheels on the right.

Well, I checked it out but I'm not sure how to interpret the results as I'm not very technical in this area. :-/

Your back tyres are the right rolling radius, and I'm guessing this is where the speedo and tacho are monitored from so will be accurate. Your front tyres are too small for an Omega. I don't suppose it matters massively except you're front wheels are rotating more often than they need to which will wear them marginally faster. Additionally the comfort factor will be compromised a touch.

Thanks Nathan, might be worth fitting 45's to the front then.

[cem_devecioglu]

Saab 9-3 alloys are nice really ..But I'll keep mine as below

[Albatross]

Try some of these? Vectra C / Signum VXR 19" Snowflakes. I just got these and I love them.