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Old 24 August 2009, 06:59 PM
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I'm changing the colour of my wheels from gold to Smoke chrome as I think the gold wheels on a silver car doesn't look right.
Going to book them in at the wheel specialist cwmbran, anybody used them?

What tyres do you guys recommend and where to buy them?
Old 24 August 2009, 07:42 PM
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Sorry can't help on this one I'm afraid.
Old 24 August 2009, 08:53 PM
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Why travel so far. Castle Coatings are in Caerphilly.

www.falkentyres.co.uk
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and very good value they are too, what colour is smoke chrome
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Its that reflective chrome but with a mercury grey in the paint so it isnt as in your face. I think some BMW's had it as standard??

I would second the Falken tyres. I am running the FK452's and im on my second set. Reasonably priced with good all round performance, they last well too.
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I used Wheel specialist ,they where very good

Personaly i do not think the chrome colour suits a Subaru

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Agree with Glenn. They will be a pain to clean, as most cleaners will be a bit harsh on the surface.
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Just seen these on ebay,

Genuine 17 " SUBARU Alloy wheels - NEW on eBay (end time 20-Sep-09 20:41:31 BST)

will these fit on a 98 classic wagon?
what size tyres?

Thanks.
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I think they are Hawkeye wheels have a word with Jarvis as he is selling a set with tyres
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Hawkeye WRX alloys are 100 PCD, same as a Classic, not sure about the Offset.

Parts & Accessories : 'Genuine' Prodrive Pff7 wr1 Alloys

Parts & Accessories : REDLINE INOVIT ALLOYS!!!!!!!!!

Parts & Accessories : subaru sti 17 inch gold alloys

Parts & Accessories : 17 inch gold speedline alloys

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Been in touch with Jarvis regarding his 06 alloys and we're going to try them next week on my classic wagon. Anybody know of any issues with the 225 tyres?
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Anyone running 225/45's on their classic? what offset? any issues?
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Originally Posted by weekswork
Been in touch with Jarvis regarding his 06 alloys and we're going to try them next week on my classic wagon. Anybody know of any issues with the 225 tyres?
Tell Jarvis I want a cut as well as his 'agent'
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I'm sure he'll give you a cut alright.....right on your nose
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