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D366Y wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:33 am

andyd wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:26 am

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:55 am Hoping i get the phone call today to say she’s ready , not much choice of tyre to get really if she’s back today I might give her a blast to bed the wheels in fir winter

I will keep you posted

That's part of the reason I went for 15's more tyre choice and cheaper.

I might have to do that soon, Falkens are OK and but I've found the Nankangs Econex better personally - was looking at these the other day to save me doing all the tyre writing, but cost a fortune!!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/382976446125?c ... m8EALw_wcB

That's not cheap

I bought these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Nankang-T ... Sw~rpZQyu9
The price seems to fluctuate by a few pounds on a daily basis, but even though the tyres actually come from Netherlands the delivery was spot on

Probably go for a set of 15x7 RS4's next time unless 13" are a resonable price.

andyd wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:42 am
That's not cheap

I bought these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Nankang-T ... Sw~rpZQyu9
The price seems to fluctuate by a few pounds on a daily basis, but even though the tyres actually come from Netherlands the delivery was spot on

Probably go for a set of 15x7 RS4's next time unless 13" are a resonable price.

Not cheap at all, but I need the white writing!!
I love my deep dish wheels so will be a shame to have to get something else, but more and more it looks like I have no choice

D366Y wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:06 am

andyd wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:42 am
That's not cheap

I bought these https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4x-Nankang-T ... Sw~rpZQyu9
The price seems to fluctuate by a few pounds on a daily basis, but even though the tyres actually come from Netherlands the delivery was spot on

Probably go for a set of 15x7 RS4's next time unless 13" are a resonable price.

Not cheap at all, but I need the white writing!!
I love my deep dish wheels so will be a shame to have to get something else, but more and more it looks like I have no choice

go for it Dan but don’t let dad near them with the clear coat
Thanks for the tip on the tyres . They phoned might be ready Saturday now .

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:28 am

go for it Dan but don’t let dad near them with the clear coat

I know right!! Learned my lesson the hard way there

D366Y wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:37 am

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:28 am

go for it Dan but don’t let dad near them with the clear coat

I know right!! Learned my lesson the hard way there

That’s me sodded up my wheels and you your tyres .

If the wheels are being powdercoated, make sure you check your wheel nuts for tightness every 100 miles or so, mine were coming a little loose more than once.

When the nut has got through the powdercoat it will be fine and stay tight

Cheers for the tip Andy , they are open on Saturdays till 12 but I guess she will be ready Monday now .

A little update . So got the call wheels done got there and thought great will show you a picture . Payed don’t ask how much .......
took her up the road and got the 45mph wheel wobble...o pants so back I go .
Really nice they take it in and I am waiting with that old boy who comes to shows with me .
Then a lady comes out and says NASA we have a problem the bloke dropped my Center cap so it’s got to be done again . And guess what I have ordered some more Center stickers from Ian .

So still no car back

The pic looks good, but what a ball ache

Probably a balance issue, but to drop the cap

You should have bought my 15's

Hi Jason,
The wheels look really good! I think you'll be happier with a powdercoated finish as it's much more resilient than painting.
It's a bit of a pain about the centrecap, but at least they didn't just slap it back on and hope you wouldn't notice.

Andrew.

Yes one of these things I spent ages once getting a clock gear straight only to see it shoot across the floor after a few choice words and a cup of tea you start again . But as you say Andrew at least it will be right . I noticed a sign saying I had to tighten my nuts after 30 miles I thought Christ with my legs and back it may be a few years before I do that
Yes I should have had them 15” but I do like the 13” as she drives so well .

Shame about the hassle but the wheels otherwise look superb. Not bad for a £1 a wheel (as you told my wife ).

Have you got the car back yet JM?

Besides your nuts Keep an eye on tyre pressures too, as occasionally they can leak after refurb. One of mine did!

No , I was going to ring but time caught up with me today ,so hope tomorrow now .

So they just called me it’s ready so fingers crossed with have no wobble

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 9:00 am So they just called me it’s ready so fingers crossed with have no wobble

Fingers crossed JM.

It drove ok before so no reason it should be an issue now.

Put some pics up when you can

She’s back drives spot on I even hit 70mph to test them out
So here’s a quick video

Looks great, glad all sorted

Cheers Andy yes well pleased Mr Andrew said go powder coated and it’s a lot better then painted as that’s what I think they were .
On all the leaflets in bold writing just use soapy water .

Jasonmarie wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 1:29 pm
On all the leaflets in bold writing just use soapy water .

I'm sure a little Britemax won't hurt them, mine had it straight away