VE Rim Change

[bonners]

Guys

Am considering the idea of changing my 20" Supersports to something different. Some might say not to change them as I already have a great rim but I just wanted to gauge some opinions in these couple I have chopped onto my car. I will be staying at 20"

Personally I like the first two

Cheers

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Gauntlet.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/G8.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/G8-Hyper.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/NewWheels.jpg

[SirNemesis]

I like the first two aswell :)

[vzss05]

I like the first one:goodjob:

[MTC]

Number 1 looks great. & number 2 looks good.

[VEL_070]

I like the first and last pic.

The wheel in the last pic a great looking wheels, I put those same wheel on my black VE SS a couple of weeks ago. The photo does not do them justice !

Nice deep chrome dish with some black accents. I love 'em !

All comes down to personal choice and with the myriad of different wheels on the market, it makes choosing a wheel pretty damn hard.

Good luck bloke !


Cheers....

[ziggycv8z]

I like the first one best.

[IDAR3U]

Go with the 3rd one alloy g8's they look tuff and on rolling:)

[boyley]

I actually think they all suit the car. I think the last ones would look good on my calais, thanks for the insight.

[indyeve]

I think the g8 painted full black would look the goods..

[lee ls1]

1st pic for me pal

[bonners]

Thanks guys.

There are so many wheels and it is very hard - that's why I asked for opinions I guess. I will make my decision anyway but my comments are this.

I Like the first two. The top one is probably out in front but my mate has them on his white VE SS. The Black G8's look good but I have never been a big fan of black wheels on black cars. It is changing with those though.
The third ones look like W427 wheels and I'm trying to get away from factory look. That leaves the bottom ones which are what CAPA use on their cars. One 'acquaintance said the looked like daisies.

I have always been very interested in the Advanti Viennas but I saw them on a silver one recently and it put me off.

I do like these. Haven't heard of Enix before. Are they any good. It said these were forged. Anyway nice rim - Turbine
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/Enix-Turbine.jpg

And a couple from Koya. Again, not a brand I'm readily familiar with. Quality is alright?

Koya Zeus (sim to Advanti Gauntlet)
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/67.jpg

Koya Maya
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/55.jpg

[josh111]

How about DTM Shines or Flairs? Dish big dish on the rears look tuff.

[bonners]

yep, looked ta both of them too. There is a member on here with an Ignition VE SS (I cant tell the colour properly from the photos) with the Flairs. They look really good.

[CLUBRED]

There's quite a few VE's in brissy with the last set.

I reckon RS4 replicas would look good on a VE with suspension work.

http://cn1.kaboodle.com/hi/img/c/0/0/1e/5/AAAADOnJplgAAAAAAB5UVA.jpg

http://pics.velocitymotoring.com/forum/rs4-web-a4.jpg

[bonners]

Yeah, I love the RS4 as a car and I love those rims. But as a 20" will they start looking a bit weird? Aren't they 18's on the Audi.

Which did you mean by the last set.

[mac06]

As an alternative, why not try painting your supersports black like The Brock did.

Australian LS1 and Holden Forums - View Single Post - VE Wagon. (http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1465344&postcount=1738)

[whvt]

I took the supersports off my car and put gauntlants on them. (i think thats what the first ones are). Different colour car but the mirror finish on them looks pretty good. Plus 275's on the back give plenty of grip

[Sam 084]

I the first picture looks the best mate

[mattnsw]

I saw the last one in your first lot of pics on a black VE sometime back and it look the business, nice dish and the black accents suited better than solid black.

[bonners]

As an alternative, why not try painting your supersports black like The Brock did.

http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showpost.php?p=1465344&postcount=1738

I had. But not black. This is a guyu in Melbourne, Curtis. Out of all I have seen his is my fav. What he did with his Supersports was paint them a shadow chrome. And they look the biz.

Problem is, that was $800 for his rims. I would think selling my 5 Supersports should give me enough to buy 5 aftermarket rims only

[boyley]

I quite like those turbines

Just got a price

email as follows

Hello Robert
Thank you for your inquire on Enix wheels.
20" wheel and Tyre Package start at $2650.00
wheel are available in stock.
Please find attached examples of Turbine wheels on cars.
Thanks,
Richard Jiang
Lucky Wheel & Tyre Australia P/L
P: (03) 9687 9266
F: (03) 9687 8616
M: 0402 898 888

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/IMG_2932.jpg

[bonners]

did he send you a VE with them on. They have been a favourite since I found them. Especially considering I didn't know anybody that had them. They look alright on the lexus on their website

I'll try and get them chopped onto a pic of mine.

[boyley]

did he send you a VE with them on. They have been a favourite since I found them. Especially considering I didn't know anybody that had them. They look alright on the lexus on their website

I'll try and get them chopped onto a pic of mine.

that sexus is lexy, no pics for the VE unfortunately

[BlownLS7]

RE NO 4 Vertini Fashions,trust me they will never fit properly,the offsets are just a tad out and it willdrive you crazy if you go for the 20/10 rears,
just my 2 c w

cheers paul

[bonners]

RE NO 4 Vertini Fashions,trust me they will never fit properly,the offsets are just a tad out and it willdrive you crazy if you go for the 20/10 rears,
just my 2 c w

cheers paul

Are they the real ones? The pic I used was from a Koya Passion

turbines. Not a good chop

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/turbine.jpg

[boyley]

nice rims suit the car too

[CLUBRED]

Which did you mean by the last set.

These:

http://www.ozzytyres.com.au/SiteMedia/w3svc633/Uploads/Images/fashion1-big.jpg

[tyrhantc]

Definately like the first one mate...:) The Koya Zeus look good also. The number 2 ones look good too now that you have chopped them that way...the turbines make it look more Euro I think and a bit classier but not as tough.

[carneb]

I love the look of the turbines

[fordy68]

The RS4 look does it for me....if only they would fit HSV VE. From your perspective i reckon they are close to the super sports so prob not enough of a change. I like the Koya as well.

[Wonky]

yep, looked ta both of them too. There is a member on here with an Ignition VE SS (I cant tell the colour properly from the photos) with the Flairs. They look really good.

DTM Shines, though IMHO the spokes being so narrow don't suit sedan. The Flairs have the same dish but thicker spokes.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/SSV%20Ute/SSVUte07Mar2109sm.jpg

[bonners]

These are the Shines aren't they Wonk?

[Wonky]

These are the Shines aren't they Wonk?

Yep, actually I do have a pic of the Flairs on Delco's old car.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/Misc/Flair1.jpg

[bonners]

Tuff.

Here's a heap of VE's with DTM rims - all different types

http://www.dtm.co.nz/wheels/showroom/view/5/holden/64/ve-/

[boyley]

Hey Bonners are you decided yet, I'm seriousy thinking of getting the Turnbines but dont want to steal your thunder mate.

[bonners]

No mate I haven't but dont let that stop you. It doesn't matter if you get them and so do I. As I have said, one of my mates has the very first wheel I showed and he is all cool if I get them. I'd be happy for you to get them then I can decide.
:hide:

[Wonky]

Hey Bonners are you decided yet, I'm seriousy thinking of getting the Turnbines but dont want to steal your thunder mate.

If I remember correctly where you live boyley I wouldn't worry about that as there is no way the two cars are ever going to be seen together! Put on whatever rims you really like and don't feel you are stealing anybody's thunder - it's not like they're a $10 throwaway option when you want a change.

[bonners]

Well said Wonk. I was never trying to 'be the first' or anything like that. It was just one of many I like.

This process is bloody hard.

[boyley]

Ok then I'll see if I can get free freight to Tassie

[Kuzman89]

god, hate looking at these threads. What would be some good rims on a voodoo blue ute? The stock ones are fine, but want some 19's or 20's, anyone have any for sale? :eyes:

[bonners]

I'm not sure about the RS4 option. I think they look magic on the Audi but this, I'm not so sure

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/RS4.jpg

[Wonky]

god, hate looking at these threads. What would be some good rims on a voodoo blue ute? The stock ones are fine, but want some 19's or 20's, anyone have any for sale? :eyes:

I have a set of brand new SSV rims (have done 14k) - I drove my new ute ( above) with 3km on it when I picked it up straight to Black Diamond's tyre shop (11km) and had the DTM Shines put on it. Currently advertised on here for $1,900 but am shortly going to put the price up as just found out that the new Michellin 19" tyres as used on 09 built SSVs are worth $850 each compared to the Bridgies at $650!! :shock:

[bonners]

Kuzman see PM mate

[Wonky]

I'm not sure about the RS4 option. I think they look magic on the Audi but this, I'm not so sure

I agree - look a bit lost on there.

[Kuzman89]

Kuzman see PM mate

replied

most of the rims uve listed look fantastic, the first pair would be the ones i would choose.

[steve_t]

I quite like the DUB X-13 wheels. U can go to a configurator here

http://www.mhtwheels.com/configurator/dub/index.cfm?strWheelName=X-13

and set the colours of the: face, window, accents, lip, lip stripe, inner lip, and bolts. I'm still partial to the black face with chrome lip, maybe with a carbon weave inner lip, and chrome bolts :goodjob:

[bonners]

They look pretty good actually. But being DUB do I need to take out a second mortgage

[tyrhantc]

I quite like the DUB X-13 wheels. U can go to a configurator here

http://www.mhtwheels.com/configurator/dub/index.cfm?strWheelName=X-13

and set the colours of the: face, window, accents, lip, lip stripe, inner lip, and bolts. I'm still partial to the black face with chrome lip, maybe with a carbon weave inner lip, and chrome bolts :goodjob:

Mate they look really good. I'm a fan.


They look pretty good actually. But being DUB do I need to take out a second mortgage

Yeah I think they would be exxy too. Bonners we could get 2 each and just put them on the one side and have the Gauntlets on the other...different looking car from each side...:eyes:

[bonners]

LOL........start a new trend.

About $1000 a rim it appears. And these specialised ones are probably more again

[steve_t]

Didn't someone post a thread saying that the coolest thing to do is to put them on the front and stockies on the back :lmao: :lmao:

[fordy68]

Bonners I can see what you mean by the pic of the RS4s on your car, doesnt do it justice. The thing that I like about the RS4s and rims like BBS CH are that the offset seems to really fill out the guards. I really like that look. Similar to the black SS with the DTMs on it, but because the spokes or mesh go right to the edge of the rim it gives the wheel a bigger look. Good luck, it is fun spending your money in public!

[HSV590]

The first rims in post no1 is my pick Bonners
Cheers
Mark

[boyley]

Well I'm glad I did some ringing around. Guess whats coming to a car near me:smilesandbanana:

:bow:Wheelking:bow:

[bonners]

well dont keep us in suspense. Give us the details

[boyley]

well dont keep us in suspense. Give us the details

hang on error:bawl:, will report back soon

Bit of confusion but in the end I went for the Turbines shod with Kumo's, got a really good deal through wheelking.

[bonners]

hang on error:bawl:, will report back soon

Bit of confusion but in the end I went for the Turbines shod with Kumo's, got a really good deal through wheelking.

Can you give me a rough price for rims only. I figured that was what you got but was interested in the money side

[tyrhantc]

Mate saw these yesterday the Gauntlet in matt black. Sorry not great pic but it was my phone camera and I'd been drinking since lunch...:)
http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh367/tyrhantc/Gauntletsmattblack.jpg

[bonners]

Good work Hoey. Drinking I mean....LOL

The problem is the same with all black wheels. I think they look alright but not on a black car. I am not full opposed but have almost convinced myself of one of 4.

1.ANZ Destino Delux (Sim to Walkinshaw Performance Vendetta Wheels) but they are hyper silver (wanted shadow chrome)
2. Diamo 25 Black. Yes a black rim but look good. Also sim to the Simmons wheels that WP sell.
3.Vertini Hennessy. Sim to Destino Delux but I think I can get them in a darker colour. I think price will kill me and a forum sponsor has informed their after sales isn't great.
4.Speedy cheetah in black or silver.

That said, I still like the gauntlets so it is very hard.

[mafia187]

If i was gonna put some new shoes on my VE SS would be the rims in the first pic anyday.

[tyrhantc]

If i was gonna put some new shoes on my VE SS would be the rims in the first pic anyday.

Haha well said mafia...Bonners its okay you can copy....:)

[bonners]

Mate saw these yesterday the Gauntlet in matt black. Sorry not great pic but it was my phone camera and I'd been drinking since lunch...:)
http://i545.photobucket.com/albums/hh367/tyrhantc/Gauntletsmattblack.jpg

I reckon this would be a done deal if my car was red

[tyrhantc]

Mate you supply the beers and spray cans and we will paint it red then...:)

[bonners]

funny boy.....

[masonv0lume]

I reckon this would be a done deal if my car was red

I did not think you could fit these on an HSV - wheel spacers?

[boyley]

My turbines/kumos left Melbourne today and should be on the car early next week. I'll post some piccies when they are installed. Got 9" w/ 275 rubber on the rear and 8" front with 245 rubber.:smilesandbanana:

[bonners]

What about Walkinshaw rims
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s212/ZC_74/walkinshawcopy.jpg

[Wonky]

What about Walkinshaw rims

I like the general style (not dissimilar to my old XHP Boost) but I hate the lugs around the outside. I gather others did too as at one stage Walkinshaws were almost giving them away. ROH now have an identical or almost identical rim - think it's called Blackhawk.

[bonners]

Yes Wonk, you are correct. Blackhawk is their 'new' rim

[VE 348]

I reckon this would be a done deal if my car was red

I was going to get these on my VE but the guys said 1 week until new order so I got another wheel

These would look great on your car Bonners

[galaga]

hey bonners have you got new rims yet? I like the first ones in first post and also partial to the fourth ones. They are fox rims? I was going to see if they would fit on my vz. Second pic makes your car look tuff but there is somethin about it that i dont like. Just not sure haha. Good luck mate.

Cheers Brett

[boyley]

Bonners I saw your rims for sale which rims did you finally go for

[boyley]

Bit late but heres the side on of the turbines sorry bout the qual its off the phone

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh166/boylero/16042009.jpg

[SirNemesis]

They look great! Really suit the car well.

[bonners]

Good choice boyley. They do suit. There is no stock at the moment here in Brissie so it doesn't really matter.

No, I have chosen Destino Delux. They are made by LWT. Basically, if you go to the Walkinshaw website, and have a look at there wheel packages, it is the multispoke wheel. The only difference is that mine wont be grey in the middle they are machined.

[tyrhantc]

They look great! Really suit the car well.

I agree they definately suit the Calais or Caprice style. I dont think they would suit the SS shape as much though.

[glenncol]

Yep, actually I do have a pic of the Flairs on Delco's old car.

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o274/gcovo/Misc/Flair1.jpg

Hey guys are these 20's or 22's on this?

[bok1]

they look like 20s.

phil

[Wonky]

Hey guys are these 20's or 22's on this?

20 x 9 front, 20 x 10 rear. DTM Flairs. I have the DTM Shines on mine in same sizes - same dish but thinner spokes.

[glenncol]

20 x 9 front, 20 x 10 rear. DTM Flairs. I have the DTM Shines on mine in same sizes - same dish but thinner spokes.

Thanks guys

Damn i was about to go 20" G8's on my wagon but these look HOT!

How do you recon they will look on a black wagon?

[JuJu.Puff]

What do reckon about painting either the DTM Shines or Flairs gloss black on the rim and matt black on the spokes? I'm looking for a good wheel for my white ssv

[fledgling]

Hey,

Just would like peoples views on these?

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz87/fledgling13/tourer-advanti-wheels.jpg

thanks

[bad dog]

Hey,

Just would like peoples views on these?

thanks

Going on a black VE Clubby next week, 9.5 rear & 8.5 front... It was a toss-up between E2 Maloo Pentagon replicas and Advanti Tourer. I had a close look at the replicas and didn't like what I saw.