HSV Pentagons

[glenncol]

Hi guys

I am wondering if any of you have noticed any difference between the original Pentagons and tghe copies at all?

A mate if looking at a set for his VE and and read a few threads on here and looked at every pic he could find, in cluding one of SenatorMike's silver SSV wagon.

I never really took notice of this pic before but at a certain angle the Pentagons look a little strange

This side angle

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P1191873.jpg

When compared to this side angle

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P1191870.jpg

[255-LS1]

Hi guys

I am wondering if any of you have noticed any difference between the original Pentagons and tghe copies at all?

A mate if looking at a set for his VE and and read a few threads on here and looked at every pic he could find, in cluding one of SenatorMike's silver SSV wagon.

I never really took notice of this pic before but at a certain angle the Pentagons look a little strange

This side angle

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P1191873.jpg

When compared to this side angle

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P1191870.jpg

lighting is different may have something to do with it...

[MN05RO]

so are the ones in the second pic copies?

[Torxteer]

They are definitely different. I dont think its just the lighting. Look around the wheel nut area. And the "spokes" have a machined flat appearance in the first one but the second one they arent.

[glenncol]

Nah sorry guys

The wheels on Mikes wagon are copies and in both pics they are the same wheels, I am wondering if originals look different at different angles

Here is a pic of some originals
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/750valve/My%20cars/100_0248.jpg

[TR33VV]

I too think they are the same wheels just different lighting/angle.

[MTC]

They are definitely different. I dont think its just the lighting. Look around the wheel nut area. And the "spokes" have a machined flat appearance in the first one but the second one they arent.

HaHa You Idiot your looking at the same car & same rims in both pic's:rofl: btw that is with black nut covers. when i put chrome nut covers on made them look different

[Lincoln87]

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P1191870.jpg

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P1191873.jpg

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz87/fledgling13/p4a765b82c5a9c.jpg

http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss172/calais190/advanti.jpg

http://i692.photobucket.com/albums/vv283/aidenja/Mycar.jpg



http://www.ls1.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=124486&highlight=advanti





the top two are pentagons.

the second two are advanti tourers



pretty sure ive seen pentagons black, with the machined front parts.



heres some more angles on the pentagons.
not too sure if they are real or not.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/US063/w6079371.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/US063/w6079297.jpg

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d18/US063/w6079351.jpg

[MTC]

With chrome nut covers
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P8290111.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P8290113.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g57/MIKEVYII/P8280105.jpg

[255-LS1]

that white VZ looks awwwwwesome! :goodjob:

[AussieTone]

I saw some Chinese black replica Pentagons with the face of the 'spokes' machined at Bob Janes They looked OK but one wheel had what looked like a gouge in it about 1" long and 1/16" deep. It looked pourous and was a shocker. That sort of put me off but maybe the replicas would be fine (just make sure you have a good close look before buying them.

I assume there is some type of ADR these wheels must meet or have we become the dumping ground for sub standard wheels.

[Lincoln87]

I saw some Chinese black replica Pentagons with the face of the 'spokes' machined at Bob Janes They looked OK but one wheel had what looked like a gouge in it about 1" long and 1/16" deep. It looked pourous and was a shocker. That sort of put me off but maybe the replicas would be fine (just make sure you have a good close look before buying them.

I assume there is some type of ADR these wheels must meet or have we become the dumping ground for sub standard wheels.


yeh those are the ones i was talking about. the black ones with machined face. look the goods, but not genuine... so.. atleast they look te goods

[Nidz]

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww346/Nidzdotnet1/Car%20Pics/VX%20Commodore%20Pics/wheels3-1.jpg

Copies and besides the fact that they are 19" Can't tell the diff..

Workmate got a black machined face set put on in 20's..

http://i734.photobucket.com/albums/ww346/Nidzdotnet1/Misc%20Pics/P17-08-09_0402.jpg

[Torxteer]

HaHa You Idiot your looking at the same car & same rims in both pic's:rofl: btw that is with black nut covers. when i put chrome nut covers on made them look different

:doh::rofl: Im booked in for an eye check first thing tomorrow

[AussieTone]

yeh those are the ones i was talking about. the black ones with machined face. look the goods, but not genuine... so.. atleast they look te goods

Type in VE on e-bay then parts and accessories then wheels. About 3 or 4 sets of them on there

[SSV8TE]

I think the tourers look awsome but the machined edge black pentagons look a little too busy i think IMO.

[LUXRYAZ]

the ve tourers look mint they seem to be getting a bit common but i have seen them on atleast 5 ve's already

[Lincoln87]

yeh but also saying that, how many pre VEs have you seen with SSVs/GTS/Supersports etc etc.



i reakon they look good.

i personally really love the pentagons.. like them more over the ve gts.

the G8s are also a really nice looking wheel.




can also agree, the toures and the black/machined front pentagons do look a lil busy.