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MacXC60T5
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 10:45
I am thinking of doing a new colour on my wheels, they do not need a refurbish but seek advice to what people think. Leave alone. Re-Powder coat. Would like a medium grey. Would like to fit Ixion's but at £1400.00 bit over the top.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c115/ClanMackay1942/Volvo%20S60T6/IMG_4728_zps343164a9.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/ClanMackay1942/media/Volvo%20S60T6/IMG_4728_zps343164a9.jpg.html)
What about painting front callipers Polestar Blue.
Your comments and advice would be fully appreciated.

M-R-P
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 10:50
Save up for 19" Ixions :)

It'll be worth the wait.

graemewelch
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 10:53
id do the brakes silver of black. i think painting them blue or any other bright colour would just kill the car

V70 Graham
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 12:42
Save up for 19" Ixions :)

It'll be worth the wait.

He's right.

50p for the first person to tell me who's car this is.....

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h11/volvo_boy/IMAG0023_BURST004_zpsd13705b3.jpg (http://s60.photobucket.com/user/volvo_boy/media/IMAG0023_BURST004_zpsd13705b3.jpg.html)

M-R-P
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 12:48
That's the gay slapping fetishist Jimka :)

M-R-P
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 12:49
I know that 'cos I posted another pic of his car on the OP's other thread lol.

Harvey
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 12:52
Save up for 19" Ixions :)

It'll be worth the wait.

But the ride quality will suffer !.also how much are 19" tyres in a good brand .

V70 Graham
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 12:55
That's the gay slapping fetishist Jimka :)

I owe you 50p sir !

M-R-P
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 12:56
But the ride quality will suffer !.also how much are 19" tyres in a good brand .

Avon ZZ5 £140 each. but the guy's just spent a small fortune on a car that'll do less than 2K a year so I doubt it's a concern lol

MacXC60T5
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 13:19
Thanks for the advise. As an Architect I am great at advising others but crap at deciding anything for myself. You are correct silver for the callipers. Not interested in 19" I believe the ride quality suffers. But may see what the real cost of a set of Ixions are. Again thanks for the help.

Harvey
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 16:36
Avon ZZ5 £140 each. but the guy's just spent a small fortune on a car that'll do less than 2K a year so I doubt it's a concern lol

That sounds like someone I know....:uglyhamme

I would guess you would be looking at. £180 to £250 for some nice rubber per rim.
then the cost of rims so 2-2.5k for some new wheels :shockedbi

MIKESC70T5
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 19:37
Avon ZZ5 £140 each. but the guy's just spent a small fortune on a car that'll do less than 2K a year so I doubt it's a concern lol

That's a cheap price, what's the quality like? 19" tyres for mine are around £220 a corner for a good make like Michelin.

M-R-P
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 20:05
Loads of us have been using zz5s for ages Mike. Very good all round tyres, great in the wet, brilliant in the dry, quiet and long lasting.

this is on a nose-heavy fwd car tho, don't know what they'd be like on a rwd.

MacXC60T5
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 21:34
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 being fitted Thursday @ £130 per corner. Had a price for 4 18" Ixions total of £1600.00 excluding fitting. Maybe my next Mod. Rather spend it on the car rather than give it to the Tax Man. LOL

Harvey
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 21:48
Michelin Pilot Sport 3 being fitted Thursday @ £130 per corner. Had a price for 4 18" Ixions total of £1600.00 excluding fitting. Maybe my next Mod. Rather spend it on the car rather than give it to the Tax Man. LOL

Nice price.

MacXC60T5
Wednesday 21st May 2014, 22:07
Nice price.


Sorry to mislead you the £130 per corner was for the Goodyears. The price for the Michelin's is £143 per corner. Black Circle price £158 per corner. Still a good price @ £143 per corner.

tichai
Thursday 22nd May 2014, 07:44
Keep your eye on the VOC forums, there have been a few sets of Ixions on there for sale over the last few months

M-R-P
Thursday 22nd May 2014, 07:55
Keep your eye on the VOC forums, there have been a few sets of Ixions on there for sale over the last few months

You should grab a set for yours Jim ;)

MacXC60T5
Thursday 22nd May 2014, 14:27
Keep your eye on the VOC forums, there have been a few sets of Ixions on there for sale over the last few months

I would if I could but I received a lifetime ban 3 years ago and I do not think they will let me rejoin. I have applied but my ban was for posting political posts so I do not hold out much hope. So have not even bothered to Join the VOC. If you do come across any give me a shout.

MacXC60T5
Thursday 22nd May 2014, 14:29
Picked up after new tyres fitted too early to tell but a lot smoother and a lot less noise.