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    Tethys Winter Wheel Refurb

    Since I got my 18" BBS Nebs refurbed, I wanted to get an extra set of alloys to be used over the winter months.

    So I bought a set of five 17" Tethys from a forum member, the alloys were well 'used' so off they went to be refurbed & powdercoated; I'm happy to say they've returned looking like this:






    I didn't want to refit the old style black centre caps and wasn't sure the new style 'Anthracite' gridiron ones would suit, but I discovered Volvo did the new gridiron ones in but in black:









    Quite happy with the way they look, just got to save some ££'s for a decent new set of intermediate tyres for the winter months.

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    Very nice Steve, Has Shane seen them yet?
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    Shane has seen them & he won't be going anywhere near them in the future......pmsl

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    lol
    19t, greens, 3" inlet, 3" downpipe with race cat, V70R catback, autotech map...

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    Very nice!... how much where the centre caps?..
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    They came to £24.85 delivered.

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    Thanks Ste, was that through Rufe?.. I nearly bought a bloody set on ebay the other day for 20quid...second hand,lol. Glad I didn't now.
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    I didn't try Rufe tbh, I bought them off ebay from these guys:

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1610223419...84.m1439.l2649

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    Ah right, ok. I need another 3 or 4 for mine (when I work out what the hells happening with alloys), cheers bud.
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    They look spot on mate, really like those. (wheels and the centre caps).
    Dunno if I could spend all that cash on a set of winter wheels though. I was toying with the idea of a set of cheap steelies. Unless you got them for next to nowt!!

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    you're gonna need a different set of wheels now to stop you ruining your winter wheels lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by T5frankie View Post
    you're gonna need a different set of wheels now to stop you ruining your winter wheels lol
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    These are my Mild Winter Wheels.....Still on the look out for some Harsh Winter Wheels

    Whatever the weather, she's still gotta look good !!

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    I have just fitted my summer set of wheels ,will be sending my 17'' pegs which are my winter set for a refurb soon but not to sure what colour/finish to get them in,I think I have a couple of months before I need to get them refitted.

    Must say the finish looks very good ,just how bad were they before you had them done ?.

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    They weren't too bad tbh but they certainly needed a refurb to look presentable.

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    id like to see them fitted, should be fitting my new summer wheels early next. ive gave them a quick refurb. arnt mint like those. might get them powder coated when bank account is more healthy


 

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