The difference a set of rims (even cheap ones) makes...

[daveforber]

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.


After: Alessio (who?) 17" alloys, 205/40/17 tyres.


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]

Looks good, im on the look out for some 17" for mine cheap!

[daveforber]

A quick surf of the 'bay. How about these?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volvo-Alloys-w...mZ260392917498

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-mondeo-5x...mZ320359595489

[-CHRIS-]

looking good, well done! i need to get round to giving my alloys a birthday sooon!

[runaways]

What a difference a good wash makes too. Good job.