which wheels should I get
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#17
Originally Posted by Mudgy
I just ordered some TSW Lagunas - 20" with Toyo T1R rubber yesterday from my wheel guy in Barrie. They look nice on the car, and TSW's are a great deal. As for the Thruxton's, they look nice - even better in real life - but they are not available anymore from what I can gather through my wheel guy - and he has switched some customers out of them because of the wait. The Laguna has a nice big lip on it too - it's a 5 star split spoke - go to tsw.com to see it.
The only other comment about the Thruxton is that it's a "wannabe" 3-piece - done for cosmetic appearance only - and is obviously not a 3-piece wheel. It still does look nice.
Even if you can still find some Thruxtons, they aren't available in 20" - though I'm not sure what size you're after.
I'm also lowering the car a bit with H&R springs at the same time. I'll post some pics when it's done - the wheels were ordered yesterday from California, so they'll probably take a week to come in - or however long UPS takes.
Hope that helps. The Mondello's (IMHO) don't suit the car - though they are a nice wheel. Go to a wheel shop, and get them to place a wheel on a stand in front of your existing wheel, and see what YOU think.
I think you'll find that availability will play a role in your decision as well as what you like.
Good luck!
Mike
The only other comment about the Thruxton is that it's a "wannabe" 3-piece - done for cosmetic appearance only - and is obviously not a 3-piece wheel. It still does look nice.
Even if you can still find some Thruxtons, they aren't available in 20" - though I'm not sure what size you're after.
I'm also lowering the car a bit with H&R springs at the same time. I'll post some pics when it's done - the wheels were ordered yesterday from California, so they'll probably take a week to come in - or however long UPS takes.
Hope that helps. The Mondello's (IMHO) don't suit the car - though they are a nice wheel. Go to a wheel shop, and get them to place a wheel on a stand in front of your existing wheel, and see what YOU think.
I think you'll find that availability will play a role in your decision as well as what you like.
Good luck!
Mike
#18
Originally Posted by Chico
I hope your wheels come with tires already mounted. UPS is notorious for bending wheels, especially if they're coming by ground service. They will be handled at least 8 times before you get them at your door. Believe me...I know!!
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Originally Posted by Chico
I hope your wheels come with tires already mounted. UPS is notorious for bending wheels, especially if they're coming by ground service. They will be handled at least 8 times before you get them at your door. Believe me...I know!!
If there's any problem at all upon delivery, I'll be sure to let you guys know!
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Originally Posted by GEE35X
Speaking of wheels Chico. We are still anxiously awaiting the pics of your new wheels installed![Smilie](https://g35driver.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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#23
Originally Posted by Chico
Well, the new set I got from Japan came but two of the wheels were bent and had to send them back. Did I mention UPS is a piece of $hit??
Pics soon to come.
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