Which wheels suit an AU Sedan the best?

[onfire]

I picked up an oxford green 99 AU sedan a few weeks back.. its time for some mags... after looking thru catalogs and going to shops, I keep getting alot of different opinions on what type of wheels suit an AU.. I originally wanted a sharp 5 spoke wheel.. but a few people are telling me, it will clash with the shape of the Au too much.. and I should find something that doesnt look like razor blades...

Heres my car btw.



If some people can show me some examples of their cars, with 17s on it. That would be great.

[sfr rob]

Hi, if i were you, i would go the BA XR18's like what i have on my Green AU.

you can go 19's but will probably start running into issues with the guards.

check out a photo of mine..

[GlennBA]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

you can go 19's but will probably start running into issues with the guards.

"i'd go 19's but i'm far too soft" :ymca:

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Theres a few rims that suit the AU, just NOT starcorp impuls in 19" shadow chrome.. they look crap.. don't get those..

p.s. if they come in e series offset... get something else :

[Bucknaked]

I think some wheels suit the stock bodykit better. If I owned a S1 Forte, I would be looking at some of the Tickford Wheels. Maybe the 17" 5 spokes that Casper has on his car. Those wheels and a lowering job, and its a nice looking clean car. But thejn you could do what Rob has done with the kit, in which case 18's or 19's are the go.

[Autocade]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I think some wheels suit the stock bodykit better. If I owned a S1 Forte, I would be looking at some of the Tickford Wheels. Maybe the 17" 5 spokes that Casper has on his car. Those wheels and a lowering job, and its a nice looking clean car. But thejn you could do what Rob has done with the kit, in which case 18's or 19's are the go.

I agree with Bucknaked
17 inch 5 spoke Series 1 Tickford
Also consider by fitting Tickford wheels i believe you will have either none or less insurance issues and cheaper rubber on 17s as well
You could possibly find them 2nd hand as it seems every body is going for 18 and 19 now

[aualright]

Originally Posted by Autocade

I agree with Bucknaked
17 inch 5 spoke Series 1 Tickford
Also consider by fitting Tickford wheels i believe you will have either none or less insurance issues and cheaper rubber on 17s as well
You could possibly find them 2nd hand as it seems every body is going for 18 and 19 now

Agree...I have these on my XR8 and have seen a few otherwise stock Fairmonts Ghias with them where I live. IMO factory wheels (or good copies of) will always look more suited, whereas personalised wheels can look great or really terrible.

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[loxxr6]

Originally Posted by Autocade

I agree with Bucknaked
17 inch 5 spoke Series 1 Tickford
Also consider by fitting Tickford wheels i believe you will have either none or less insurance issues and cheaper rubber on 17s as well
You could possibly find them 2nd hand as it seems every body is going for 18 and 19 now

Here's the Tickford 5 spoke (17's) on my car.





They're ok but I reckon Falcons need an 18" rim minimum. 17's are too small.

If it were me I'd prob be getting some Rodney Jane Blades or Fury's (common but look good).

[onfire]

I enquired about those at the Ford Dealership... pricey.

[sfr rob]

19's would be better on my au dwayne, but i think 18's are just good enough!

i rekcon the best factroy "mag" wheel is probably the ROH azzuros off the Ts50. love the look of those! would be awesome if they came in 19!!!

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

19's would be better on my au dwayne, but i think 18's are just good enough!

i rekcon the best factroy "mag" wheel is probably the ROH azzuros off the Ts50. love the look of those! would be awesome if they came in 19!!!

Theres a set of Azzurro's coming up for sale. I beleive 3 have never been on a car. All in boxes and the price will be very good. Around $800 for the rims.

[janek]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

Theres a set of Azzurro's coming up for sale. I beleive 3 have never been on a car. All in boxes and the price will be very good. Around $800 for the rims.

woot, fill me in!

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by janek

woot, fill me in!

These arn't mine, but I heard a rumor that appwkc is selling his spare set.

[sfr rob]

take a look on ebay... check out the store..
wheels direct.. they have copies, but are VERY good copies at that for a fraction of the genuine price!

[onfire]

Where can I find a pic of caspers car?

[chief]

Originally Posted by onfire

Where can I find a pic of caspers car?

Here you go. http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=33030

It doesn't matter what people think, choose what you like best. People will like it or they wont either way. So go with what you want.

[HOTC2R]

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what others think as there will always be people that will tell you that they like or dislike whatever you put on your car. The most important thing is that you like what you put on it and that is why is there is so many different things available. Different things for different people.
SFR ROB has a nice looking car with BA XR8 rims on it. I'm sure that some people will like these and some people will not. Everybody has there own opinion but at the end of the day its YOUR car and YOU want to be happy with what YOU choose.

[onfire]

Originally Posted by HOTC2R

At the end of the day, it doesn't matter what others think as there will always be people that will tell you that they like or dislike whatever you put on your car. The most important thing is that you like what you put on it and that is why is there is so many different things available. Different things for different people.
SFR ROB has a nice looking car with BA XR8 rims on it. I'm sure that some people will like these and some people will not. Everybody has there own opinion but at the end of the day its YOUR car and YOU want to be happy with what YOU choose.

Yeah I know that.. but I just want to see some examples. To try and find out, what sort of rims I like.

[LG]

Here's mine:


Advanti Chile's, 18 x 8.

[sfr rob]

LG's wheels are great... and i hear he might be selling sometime soon?!?!?!

[stiddy]

Zenetti Kaotics in 18's are an AWSOME looking wheel, nice 5 spoke with dish, its what I have and LOVE them.. though im wishing I went for 19's. So these might go up for sale..

[Peuty]

Speedy Envy HP's? I reckon they would look good.

http://www.speedywheels.com.au/alloy.htm

[onfire]

what do u guys think of these...



They are very simular to a wheel I got a quote on last week...



and heres a mock-up on mine...

[HOTC2R]

and heres a mock-up on mine...

[/QUOTE]


Like them. Are you looking at 17", 18" or 19"??
I hope that you are looking at lowering as well. :

[stiddy]

There a nice rim, they are actually the ones I originally looked at before the Kaotics caught my eye.. they are fairly common though..

[philut]

Nothing wrong with spoke wheels on AU's. Here's a picture of the on my XR8. They are for sale by the way!

[onfire]

chances are I will lower it in time... if ur seen any of my other threads, looks like I could be up for a new alternator soon.. so I'll put off the lowering job.. but Mags cant wait.

Probly just go 17's.. my AU has stock 15s on it, so yeah.

[FTE217]

yep opinions have all but some do matter.....
BAXR18's BORING ! Flat face and not wide enough but fair clayton's look lol....
Have a look at aufalcon.com, there's plenty to look at.

[divine_afg]

i like these wheels but its bit common..... well in VIC anyways..... even lots of commodores have em.......... i guess depending on your budget checkout stamford wheels very nice .............. http://www.stamfordwheels.com/...
got set of RAZE on my ride ............... one of the suppleirs would be TTF
cheers

PS refering to post by onfire

[jimt3te50]

18" enkei rpo3's

[jimt3te50]

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