What wheels

[iain1502]

Hi,
I have a 1996 V-Limited Scoob and I would like to change my 15" rims for a set of 17", however there are a lot of different types of rims out there would anyone be able to tell me which types of rims that will fit on to my scoob?

Cheers

Iain

[BIG"E"]

I am not mechanically minded at all,

but why not go for 18"s ?

[2-jaffacake-tone]

bigger isnt always better ian lol


imo 18'' on a classic are too big, they tram line evrey where and give a poor ride. 17'' would be best.

Originally Posted by BIG E

I am not mechanically minded at all,

but why not go for 18"s ?

I have had 17's and 18's over the years.
Personally i think 18's look the nuts, but 17's give better ride.

[BIG"E"]

Originally Posted by 2-jaffacake-tone

bigger isnt always better ian lol


imo 18'' on a classic are too big, they tram line every where and give a poor ride. 17'' would be best.

Thanks Tone for clearing that up for me, I thought there must be a reason.

I bow to your superior knowledge.

[Steve_PPP]

have you thought about a set of newage 17" wrx alloys? they really suit the classics, and fairly easy to pick a set up

[Cath]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

have you thought about a set of newage 17" wrx alloys? they really suit the classics, and fairly easy to pick a set up

How about, you hurry up and make a decision on what your getting and sell yours to Iain

[Scott.T]

Originally Posted by Steve_PPP

have you thought about a set of newage 17" wrx alloys? they really suit the classics, and fairly easy to pick a set up

I disagree, newage on a classic look wrong and look exactly that i.e newage on a classic.....nothing special, not that wide and the offset puts them in too far compare to aftermarkey rims.

Best 17's for a Classic are :
Prodrive SpeedLine ST2's 5-spokes
Prodrive P-WRC (P1 Alloys)

http://www.rarerims.co.uk have a nice selection.

18's are fine on a classic but you need to be carefull with width and offest. ET48 on a 7.5inch rim (215/35 Tyres) or ET51 minimum on an 8inch rim (225/35 Tyres).
Also go for a tyre with a softer sidewall i.e not Bridgestone but something like Toyo or Falken. If you have too hard a sidewall on the 18's you will regret it.

[BIG"E"]

From the web site Silver surfer posted,

The P1 bronze.

[2-jaffacake-tone]

yer likeing them p1 bronze, mine are being refurbed towards the end of the build, maybe a change of colour

[Steve_PPP]

Originally Posted by Cath

How about, you hurry up and make a decision on what your getting and sell yours to Iain

i'm sure i'll make my mind up soon

[majorscooby]

I must admit i do prefer the look of my 18's but the cornering was a better feel on my 17's!

[iain1502]

Thank you all for your help - you have given some food for thought there.
Let the hunt begin.

[iain1502]

Hello.

So I have purchased some new wheels and they will soon be delivered and quickly put on.
I will then be selling my old wheels, however before doing this I am after a little more informaion on what I will be selling.
Can anyone help.
The only markings on the wheel are.

JWL - Japan Light Alloy Wheel
VLA - Vehicle Inspection Association
620 kg
In the center there is an bird (eagle possilbly)

Can anyone tell me the make, what I should expect to get from them - they have plenty of rubber on them!!!

Thank you

Iain

I'm going to see Saj tomorrow, I know he has a set over there so I'll get the details for you and get him to give me a rough price you could expect for them.

[iain1502]

Originally Posted by worzel

I'm going to see Saj tomorrow, I know he has a set over there so I'll get the details for you and get him to give me a rough price you could expect for them.

Thank you.

[iain1502]

Originally Posted by SilverSurfer

I disagree, newage on a classic look wrong and look exactly that i.e newage on a classic.....nothing special, not that wide and the offset puts them in too far compare to aftermarkey rims.

Best 17's for a Classic are :
Prodrive SpeedLine ST2's 5-spokes
Prodrive P-WRC (P1 Alloys)

http://www.rarerims.co.uk have a nice selection.

18's are fine on a classic but you need to be carefull with width and offest. ET48 on a 7.5inch rim (215/35 Tyres) or ET51 minimum on an 8inch rim (225/35 Tyres).
Also go for a tyre with a softer sidewall i.e not Bridgestone but something like Toyo or Falken. If you have too hard a sidewall on the 18's you will regret it.

Thank you for your advice on the wheels - Very much appreciated.
Iain

Mind like a sieve!

Worst thing is I can't remember the name Sajid gave for these, but he said that with good rubber you could easily get £400 - £500 for them.

He did however say that they would be hard to sell. It would have to be someone specifically looking for these.

[iain1502]

Originally Posted by worzel

Mind like a sieve!

Worst thing is I can't remember the name Sajid gave for these, but he said that with good rubber you could easily get £400 - £500 for them.

He did however say that they would be hard to sell. It would have to be someone specifically looking for these.

Thank you for this - Right time to sell some wheels

[majorscooby]

Originally Posted by iain1502

Thank you for this - Right time to sell some wheels

Sell them on ebay but put a reserve of say, £450