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Re: Damaged alloy.
« Reply #15 on: 23 April 2017, 08:52:14 »

Thanks every one, very helpful. I'm loathed to admit that I may have to cut my losses. The damage is quite substantial and I'd be very concerned if it was repaired how safe it would be. So looking around I quite like the original alloys and have seen some very nice ones on eBay. Question is how much do we think my original three irmscher sport stars with 4mm of Pirelli winter rubber on are worth. Some obvious wear and tear but nothing drastic. I know it's kind of a "how long isa  piece of string" question, but give it a go.
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Might be interested if the price is right as I need an 18" spare.

Do you know what the ET of them is?

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Re: Damaged alloy.
« Reply #16 on: 23 April 2017, 09:55:42 »

I appreciate that many members take great pride in running immaculate Omegas. I do not, all I seek is comfortable reliable transport. In my book, as long as the tyres are all legal and the same size, I am content that the wheels on each side of the car look the same. Left and right sides can have different wheels.
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Re: Damaged alloy.
« Reply #17 on: 23 April 2017, 10:11:00 »

I appreciate that many members take great pride in running immaculate Omegas. I do not, all I seek is comfortable reliable transport. In my book, as long as the tyres are all legal and the same size, I am content that the wheels on each side of the car look the same. Left and right sides can have different wheels.
Wheels of a different offset, regardless of size is asking for trouble... 10mm difference in the position of the wheel might not sound much, but it will impact on how the car corners and follows the camber.

To be clear I am referring to having an odd wheel rather than a matching pair on one axle... Et41 front and Et30 on the rear would be perfectly acceptable, but one wheel at ET41 and three at ET 30 less so... Emergency only and with the caveat of 50mph/restricted mileage.
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