I Wheely wheely need help! - What alloys for '99 Classic?
 

I am hoping I can get help right now, for 2 reasons:

1) I want a set of 18" alloys to fit my '99 Classic and am finding it so hard to find a) a nice wheel design b) a decent place to buy them from

2) MY car is red, so I aint a big fan of gold alloys on a red car and I have no real idea what offset I need even after trying to find out on the net, and what size am I limited to?

If ANYBODY can offer their advice or expertise on this I would really appreciate it, or does anyone have piccies of their classic with a nice set of 18's on so I can get some inspiration.

Oh and if you know any good places on the net I can find a dealer to buy from, even better! If anyone is selling a set plz let me know.

K, I said enuff... :) thnx in advance

Anyone... :idea: :cry:

Ok, after seeing a classic on ebay with these on I am fancy the BK 299 Silver 18"

I have found plenty of online stores who also sell them, so that shouldnt be a problem.

All I could do with now is help on the tyre sizing...

What should I go for on a Classic?
I see most posts say: 215/40/18, is this correct?

and In your opinion, which colour would you go for on a Red classic out of:
1) Chrome
2) Silver rim, Gold insert
3) Silver
4) Hi Power Black

Thanks again for any thoughts or feedback.

A bit lonely out there ain't it ;) I think so :)

have a look around the Wheel online shops ;) most have a TYRE Calculator

Tony

hehe you aint kiddin mate.

Thanks for the reply, I hadnt seen that calculator. ;)
I'll see what it says now, cos I am hoping to buy the alloys tmrw.

It looks as tho 215/35/18 is going to be the right solution from what I can see.
Will speak to some stores tmrw about them I reckon.

If anyone knows a reputable store for buying a full set of alloys and tyres please let me know. ;)

Try


http://www.Prodrive.com
http://www.tsl-motorsport.com
http://www.edworthys.co.uk
http://www.pwstyling.co.uk
http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk
http://www.elitedirect.com
http://www.topgear.co.uk
http://www.tyresave.co.uk
http://www.mytyres.co.uk
blackcircletyres
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/LEIGH-TYRES-WHEELS


Tony

Ps I haven't got time to checklinks/address,s etc yet will try to edit later

Im running 18" P1 with offset at ET53
From what I can remember the bk299 have a offset of et50 & et48 depending on which colour choice you go for. I think the et48 might need a spacer & slighty longer studs for fitting, better to check with the supplier.
My choice of tyre would be 215/35/18 with eibach springs (no tyre scrub on rear arches)

Nice1 guys!!

Thanks a bunch.
I am waiting for call backs from these dam wheel dealers, you'd think they didnt want my cash...?!

Thanks again for info, I'll be buying today... I hope...

Bugger, now I am torn again.

Between:
Leg-Silver - Super Leggera Silver Wheel Package @ Edworthy's

Or the BK299 Package at Topgear...

Dam the choices!! ;)

If it were you guys, putting them on a mica red classic, what woud you go for out of those two designs, both will be 18" either way.
And thanks to ticky's recommendation I will also buy eibachs set.

It is gonna have to be the Leggera, the missus likes them too.

Ok, so I know what wheels and tyres, even if I cant get a callback from a dealer.
Lastly, how much do I want to be lowering by before I will be rubbing rubber on arch?

I see most kits drop it by 35mm, is this right, as some say only 30mm should be attempted on 18's?

Ta. I will stop asking soon, honest. ;)

Your the only one who can decide, well as long as the missus agrees that is ;)

I found both edworthy and Topgear very keen prices and knew there stuff.

You ought to consider the Prodrive Springs, not much difference in Price but I rate them better :D :D then get someone renonowned like TSL or Powerstation to name just two :D

Tony

Hi Coldcutt I have a set of BK299 for sale If your interested ?
mail me .

Consider the weight as a factor too when deciding - the lower the better. NO gold for you unf...

D
215/40/17 on battered Oz superturismos - all new Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres today. That tyre calc link says they are too small :eek2:

PS it'll ride and handle better on 17"

i have always been a looks man tho myself.

MY mates have M3's and Audi RS6's etc, so I am gonna be left for dead either way at the mo, till I can start playing with the engine, I just prefer to work on the looks first as mica red looks very bland standard...

Gonna get alloys, lowered and then book into Scoobyclinic for colour coding.
Then I can get going on the engine.
That's my reasoning for the 18's, looks over drivability, I dont drive it any where near as hard as it should be, but it is always a sparkling clean bugger! ;)

Thanks for info again, top advice. will look at prodrive springs tomorrow.
Never did get a call back today, so will have to call them and order wheels tmrw.

Bighead - Sorry mate am set on Legerra's now. :(

Ok m8 no problem :)
ps I have gold legeras on mine as well lol :)

Enjoy :cool:

Tony

Sweet Leggera's ordered!
But the dealer dont supply Eibach's, so got to find a competitive supplier for them now.

Any suggestions?

These leggeras's are these the OZ wheels

Yes they are mate.
Why you ask?
Is there another brand of the same name?

No its me, wasn't sure of the leggara's.
I know which ones your going for now, nice wheels.

I would have gone for oz leggara's too. The BK299 are nice but I didn't like there centre caps?

I was just luckly that I couldnt make my mind up then along came some 2nd 18" P1 rims.