Wanted: pics of alloys on Omega

[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.