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daveforber
Friday 17th April 2009, 20:24
I was surprised quite just how much difference wheels make to a car. I bought a set of fairly knackered 17" alloys on eBay for £50 a couple of weeks ago. After sanding and spraying, they're finally on. Total wheel cost: £90 including sandpaper and paints.

Here's a before & after:

Before: standard 15" steel rims with hub caps, 195/55/15 tyres.
http://www.daveforber.co.uk/forums/DSCF0415.jpg

After: Alessio (who?) 17" alloys, 205/40/17 tyres.
http://www.daveforber.co.uk/forums/DSCF0416.jpg

Now, my restoration job isn't quite professional, but aside from a couple of lumps, it's half decent. Because I'm a cheapskate I didn't want to spend half the value of the car on wheels!

BruceT
Friday 17th April 2009, 21:10
Looks good, im on the look out for some 17" for mine cheap!

daveforber
Friday 17th April 2009, 21:28
A quick surf of the 'bay. How about these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-Alloys-wheels-and-Brand-New-17-Tyres_W0QQitemZ260392917498

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-mondeo-5x108-polished-alloy-wheels-tyres-17-inch_W0QQitemZ320359595489

-CHRIS-
Friday 17th April 2009, 22:18
looking good, well done! i need to get round to giving my alloys a birthday sooon!

runaways
Saturday 18th April 2009, 10:01
What a difference a good wash makes too. Good job.