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RSK
27-04-2009, 08:15 PM
About time i decided on what rims i wanted. So keen for them:

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1754

On this:

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7103/18012009576.jpg

Should be slammed the week after. And new plates, which i can't reveal yet.
TIR33D
27-04-2009, 08:22 PM
Just make sure the dodgy brothers use a tyre that is specified for your vehicle in regards to load rating.
You really want to use a 245/30r20.
Dont let them talk you into a 225/35r20. You will have more rim than tyre
1BEAST2NV
27-04-2009, 10:56 PM
Nice choice of wheels,

Im also gettin some new wheels and tyres, mine are from Tech9Tyes (aka-Tempe Tyres)

Heres a photo shop job of them fitted

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w211/1BEAST2NV/Clubbyphotoshop5.jpg

cheers Kevin
vxSSilver
28-04-2009, 12:32 AM
i just bought new rims last week from tech9 and was a tough choice between both of those you guys have posted, ended up with these instead

http://i687.photobucket.com/albums/vv237/charged_s/P1020098.jpg
shakows
28-04-2009, 08:15 AM
Nice choice of wheels,

Im also gettin some new wheels and tyres, mine are from Tech9Tyes (aka-Tempe Tyres)

Heres a photo shop job of them fitted

cheers Kevin

They look great, what size are they? 20"?
FeRgO
28-04-2009, 10:21 AM
rather than make a new thread i thought i'd join in here.... RSK those wheels will look great on your car, good choice... now help me!
i am looking for some wheels (20's) that will make you go wow when you look at my car. im not into bling chrome and i prefer black with a lip or satin silver.
my car is a hothouse green VYSS.

i really like these rims in satin silver:
http://www.mswt.com.au/content/products/TI+%20003.jpg

but they are 6 weeks away from being available in holden stud pattern. so if anyone can convince me that another set are just as good by then i might consider it.
RSK
28-04-2009, 12:13 PM
vxSSsilver: What springs are you running? I'm thinking i want mine a little lower than yours. Your guards rolled?

Fergo: What car do you have? I like the ones you're looking at. 6 weeks is nothing! Aha. I've been looking since early February to find rims i like.
vxSSilver
28-04-2009, 01:57 PM
vxSSsilver: What springs are you running? I'm thinking i want mine a little lower than yours. Your guards rolled?

Fergo: What car do you have? I like the ones you're looking at. 6 weeks is nothing! Aha. I've been looking since early February to find rims i like.


The front cant go any lower, theyre lovels VS V6 springs

Rear are lovells HRL 66 SL. Can always go BMW springs to get that lower, will tuck rim then, im only tucking tyre.

But you will break drive shafts and your diff. After i broke my 2nd set of drive shafts i decided to raise it, yet my diff still need attention

Guards are rolled and the rear bumper cut and there is no scrubbing. Last set of 20s i had rubbed bad but there is alot of clearance this time.

Make sure you get 245/30 tyres!
Rub
28-04-2009, 02:13 PM
What year BMW are you talking?? (out of interest)
FeRgO
28-04-2009, 04:15 PM
RSK - Hothouse green VYSS
Pepps
28-04-2009, 07:08 PM
Ive also heard 245/30s are the way to go..Im currently searching for a set of 20s myself and am about to post a thread on it to see what people think about the rims I've narrowed it down to! ;)
tyrhantc
28-04-2009, 07:23 PM
RSK great wheels they will definately suit the Calais...
Pepps
28-04-2009, 07:51 PM
Here is a pic I found of them on a Calais..

http://i20.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/37/fb/993e_1.JPG
RSK
28-04-2009, 07:54 PM
Here is a pic I found of them on a Calais..

http://i20.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/37/fb/993e_1.JPG

That is hot as balls. Must say i have a thing for Calais' though.
255-LS1
28-04-2009, 07:58 PM
hot as balls...... :confused:
Brandonsdad
28-04-2009, 08:07 PM
About time i decided on what rims i wanted. So keen for them:

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1754

On this:

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/7103/18012009576.jpg

Should be slammed the week after. And new plates, which i can't reveal yet.

They look ok, but would be a bitch to clean. I reckon you would spend as much time cleaning them as you would your whole car.
05DKNG
28-04-2009, 08:27 PM
hot as BALLS?????????
Manukas
28-04-2009, 08:33 PM
RSK - Just found these puppies while skimming through wheels on ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/20-Inch-Chrome-Wheels-20-Inch-Wheels-Holden-Commodore_W0QQitemZ150341809883QQcmdZViewItemQQptZ AU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item150341809883&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A3%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Are they the ones you were looking for?

Have a good one
CHL
28-04-2009, 09:16 PM
hot as BALLS?????????

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a184/Dorotea/Headlines/S6302482.jpg
RSK
29-04-2009, 06:55 AM
hot as BALLS?????????

http://www.artnet.com/magazine/news/walrobinson/Images/walrobinson7-1-7.jpg

Look at 'em, just sittin' there, all hot.
iloveholden
29-04-2009, 10:30 AM
Here is a pic I found of them on a Calais..

http://i20.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/37/fb/993e_1.JPG

My pop still has some old school metal bins....i could save you some money and give you the lids for rims???:confused:
team illucid
29-04-2009, 11:29 AM
About time i decided on what rims i wanted. So keen for them:

http://www.tempetyres.com.au/products_closeup.asp?part=&part_no=1754

:spew: :spew: :spew: :spew: :spew: :spew: :spew: :spew:
RSK
29-04-2009, 01:23 PM
Tyres will either be 2253520 Kumho ku31 or Nankang or 2453020.

Anyone have any photos of what these will look like on a VY/VZ?
DaveHAT
29-04-2009, 01:37 PM
Tyres will either be 2253520 Kumho ku31 or Nankang or 2453020.

Anyone have any photos of what these will look like on a VY/VZ?

No photos but the 225s on 20" rims on a VY/VZ will look f*cking ridiculous based on those that I've seen.

If having the edge of the rim sitting 10-15mm further out than the tyre sidewall floats your boat ... then go for it.

From memory (depending on the offset) you'll need to run 225s on the front to try and avoid rubbing on the strut.

Sorry mate (only my opinion) but 20" rims are just too big on VT-VZ Commodores. :spew:
zorro
29-04-2009, 01:47 PM
a mate has 20" on his BA XR6T. Now from 17" 235 to 20" 225s the thing handles like rubbish (wasnt too bad to begin with) and is really bad on rough roads. A smaller wheel and dropped lower will look just as good

as for wheel choice its your call
boyley
29-04-2009, 04:52 PM
cant say I like em mate but your'e your own man
RSK
29-04-2009, 07:47 PM
Okay. Now i'm leaning towards these.

http://www.tech9tyres.com.au/index.php/wheels/detail/376/
vxSSilver
29-04-2009, 07:53 PM
a bit hard to see but the 225/35 i had on my old 20s rubbed every where, could of also been the off set and yes the rim sticks out further than the tyre and looks silly

http://members.iinet.net.au/~mmckenzie/files/VY%20SS/newbling%20012a.JPG
RSK
29-04-2009, 08:05 PM
Do you recommend 245s then? S
HSV Listy
29-04-2009, 08:16 PM
225s on 8 inch rims looks silly if not stupid and less over all grip too. The lower the profile rubber the worse it looks. You see ricers with these 10 icnh rims and tyres that are so streached on to fit they look outright rediculous.

Stick with 19s then you can run 245 rubber as they are stock on holdens this size. If you have it too low then that is a different story. Stick with 19 as they work, they retain the same grip levels and really not a huge different in looks in the sceme of things.
I know 20s sounds better. The other option is stick with the 245 tyres and 20s and modify things like guards, better offsets wheels so it works for you. All very possible but would need a bit of work and thinking
DaveHAT
29-04-2009, 09:32 PM
Do you recommend 245s then? S

If 225s rub EVERYWHERE as already said ... what do you think is going to happen with wider 245 tyres? :confused:
vxSSilver
29-04-2009, 09:43 PM
i have 245s now and it doesnt rub at all, yet the 225s did.

does have to do with the offset

also the 245s being a smaller profile (30 not 35) means there is more clearance from your strut too.

245s are also load rated.

and trying to get any decent power down thru 225s will also be a mission.


so, yes, 245/30/20s

thanks.
chair_recliner
29-04-2009, 09:54 PM
i just bought some verde madonnas from tech9tyres today for my vy calais, they look sick runnin 245 rubber and i think they just gave the gaurds a bit of a roll. i haven't had anyone else in the car but it handles pretty much the same
DaveHAT
29-04-2009, 10:01 PM
i have 245s now and it doesnt rub at all, yet the 225s did.

does have to do with the offset

also the 245s being a smaller profile (30 not 35) means there is more clearance from your strut too.

245s are also load rated.

and trying to get any decent power down thru 225s will also be a mission.


so, yes, 245/30/20s

thanks.

Wider tyres don't rub? :confused:

Well there you go ... I'd have thought that even with the lower profile, 245/30/20 or 30% of 245mm width V's 225/35/20 or 35% of 225mm width would've made the 245s almost the same if not slightly taller?

Did you just change the tyres on the same rims or rims as well?

Not taking the piss it just doesn't make sense in my mind. :confused:
1BEAST2NV
29-04-2009, 11:40 PM
They look great, what size are they? 20"?

Cars currently got 20"s with 225/35/20,

New rims will be 20"s with 245/30/20, free guard rolling when you purchase 20's from Tech9Tyres (aka-tempe tyres), its apart of there deal with the 20's

Gettin them fitted next tue/wed will be sick....


RSK-- New rims are a much better choice not to mention easier to clean hahah, def go the 245's, i had the same discussion with the dude at the tyre shop, namely about clearence issues, he showed me the tyres on a VY SS with 20's, 245's, and has SSL all round, standard struts (no coil overs) so you'll be sweet :goodjob:
RSK
04-05-2009, 11:59 AM
I ended up with 20"s from Tempe that aren't even mentioned in here. Ha. I got them for $2,200 with Nankang 245/30/20. Currently legal in NSW as they are load rated and within 15mm of the rolling diameter of the factory tyres. AAMI has no problem insuring them. Will post photos when i can.