c0lin

Folks, been on phone to TSL about my wheels (Yet again!!) an they told me that in order for them to help me, i need to try a set of 17''/18'' wheels on my car with a higher offset than what they sent me to see if if they rub then...before they send me a higher one out...


The offset they've sent me is 45...so has anybody anything bigger??

I'd really appreciate your help folks...

thanks

bushiwarrior

the offset on my new rotas are 48 i beleive you could try one of them

c0lin

you would be a legend if u'd let me try that as my old wheels are 48 an they were fine...

bushiwarrior

are you going on the mcrea run sunday or do you need to meet before that?

c0lin

i'm workin sunday mate 1-6 so cant make the mccrea run! I don't necessarily need it done for monday...whenever suits u mate!

ulsterscooby

Dont think wheels from a 2007 will fit a classic lads will check the offset on mine if it is higher we can try mine on any evening

c0lin

cheers rab!

big-kev

I THINK MY WHEELS ARE 48 OFFSET ? AS I NEEDED TO CLEAR THE CALIPERS BUT WHERE CATCHIN ON THE REAR ARCH WHEN MY TWO KIDS WHERE IN THE BACK ( HAD TO CHANGE TYRES FROM 215/45/17 TO 215/40/17) I WILL CHECK THEM TOMORROW AND IF YOU NEED YOU CAN TRY ONE !!!

scubbay

iTrader: (61)

Go 35 Kev

big-kev

PAUL I WILL HAVE TO GO AND FIND MY TORCH AND GO OUT AND CHEEK THE OFFSET ON THESE WHEELS , I THOUGHT THEY WHERE 48 , I KNOW THE LESS THE OFFSET SIZE IS THE MORE THE WHEEL SITS OUT FROM THE HUB , SO YA MIGHT BE RIGHT (AGAIN) LET YOU KNOW HOW GET ON ( IF I DON,T GET ARRESTED FIRST AS I HAVE A LOT OFF NOSEY NEIGHBOURS )
P.S KEEP IS SOME STICKERS IF I DON,T MAKE IT ON SUNDAY

scubbay

iTrader: (61)

profile not offset Kev..
you need to make it Sunday or youre in trouble.

big-kev

PAUL I KNOW YOUR ON ABOUT THE PROFILE I WAS ONLY JOKIN

MIGHT BE DRUNK BUT NOT THAT DRUNK !!!!

fabiostar

cant help with the wheels as mine are we tiddly 16s

now what i can do is get you a spring checker as we were talking about at the seacat..i think her names amy

fabio(you know you want to)

geoffo

17'' rota torques here if ya need - id like to see this mate, summit aint rite.

c0lin

ok folks havin established its the wrong offset, i rang tsl who have offered to help...slightly...

as they are based in england, obviously collection would cost them a lot, so he has offered to do me a really good deal on a brand new set of wheels rather than collect the current ones and post new ones...(the new deal would cost them the same amount as the collection if not more...apparently)

Personally i think its a crap offer as i don't have the cash available at the minute to splash out on new wheels....

what do you guys think??


p.s. any interest in a set of 17'' inovit redlines in gun metal??

fabiostar

was it not them that kinda sent you the wrong wheels in the first place .sounds like there trying to cover up the ***** they made in the first place by letting you spend more money...

had a we check on the original subaru wheels i got with mine.your car should deff 100% be running 55 ofset.its stamped on my subaru wheels outa the factory..

i do fancy those wheels of yours mind you

fabio

ulsterscooby

Mate your best bet might be a solicitors letter would probably only cost you about £10.
Just have it worded that they supplied you the wrong item and replacement is their problem not yours a set of wheels can be couriered to GB for about £60

So imo it looks like they are trying to fob you off stick to your guns as the customer is always right

c0lin

The guy who done my shocks at tuninworx told me i needed a 55 offset also, so i've told the guy i've been dealing with thats wat i need...he told me that a 55 offset is VERY RARE! So he told me to leave it with him until he speaks to his manager as i may have to choose a diff rim.... so im gonna be on the phone again first thing tomorrow morning.

Fabio - u can buy them off me if u want mate but they won't fit urs either lol (well they will if u dont carry passengers in the back )

Yeah rab I have a slight feeling i may have to go down that route of a solicitors letter....

geoffo

c0lin hope my last txt made since mate - sale of goods act 1974 "goods must be fit for use intended" and am afraid your's werent, failing that a letter will cost ya £50-£80.

c0lin

yes mate it made sense, took longer to reply cos i was driving. Yeah well hopefully i wont need to go down the route of a solicitors letter... fingers crossed!

bekee

well i would love 2 help but as i havent a baldy what ur talkin bout ill just send u nice thoughts instead!

c0lin

thanks very much bekee

bushiwarrior

a solicitor will not send a letter as its a small claims matter, you would probably need to lodge a small claims at the court house with the value of the item being as low as it is.

c0lin

been thinkn bout it...if worst comes to worst, il pay half the courier fee...after all it'll cost less than a new set of rims and tyres!