I need new wheels that fit over brembos. Help?

[raised by monkeys]

Hi guys,

Need some wheels that will fit over brembos.
Here's the for sale thread on my current rims.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...51#post4814651

I'd like a 5 spoke i.e. T3, BA GT or aftermarket and something in 18" would be nice. Willing to go to 19" i guess.

[JAJH]

There's a link under sponsor, Race Brakes for wheels that fit Brembos, HERE

[b2tf]

T3's or don't bother.

[raised by monkeys]

is there an Austin who dresses in white and belongs on my left shoulder?

[b2tf]

Yep, and it's about effin' time you listened!

[raised by monkeys]

problem.

A) needed them yesterday
B) shipping to where I live
C) becoming a little overdone (maybe just in the car scene world)

= expensive, still contemplating and having a look around

[raised by monkeys]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AXIS-HIRO...item20d0926b05

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AXIS-HIRO...item20d0926b05

Is an XR8 not a skyline....

[FGII-XR6]

I don't like them ( might be half decent on a white car though ) they look cheap to me, but it's your car and your choice. we all like different looks

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/AXIS-HIRO...item20d0926b05

[raised by monkeys]

That was just a rough idea of what im looking at. Im considering Lenso D1R 20" staggered. I want a 5 spoke and I need them pretty quickly.



Any other suggestions?

[FPV GTHO]

Vertini Monaco
TSW Mirabeau

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by FPV GTHO

Vertini Monaco
TSW Mirabeau

I like the TSW's more, but im not sure they're the right wheel for an AU

[Pepscobra]

I've always liked the Starcorp Impuls.

[raised by monkeys]

yeah i did consider them but i think theyre also a little overdone now. In saying that, i cant remember the last time i seen them on an AU, let alone a ute. Can someone photoshop me one?

[KR1STO]

Can't beat the T3's IMO..

[auIILTD]

Originally Posted by KR1STO

Can't beat the T3's IMO..

I agree with Kris. Shaun, you cannot go past T3 5 spokes. I think they would look great on your Silhouette ute.

Stu

[raised by monkeys]

haha you guys are just Tickford purists. Im seriously considering the 19" axis hiro, lenso D1R or sanother enkei 5 spoke. As much as i adore the T3 5 spoke i dont want another AU ute. I do really enjoy them but the worlds population of T3 cant just be deeignated to the AFF AU and t-series threads. Besides, id hate to scrub them and be put to guillotine

[auIILTD]

Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

haha you guys are just Tickford purists. Im seriously considering the 19" axis hiro, lenso D1R or sanother enkei 5 spoke. As much as i adore the T3 5 spoke i dont want another AU ute. I do really enjoy them but the worlds population of T3 cant just be deeignated to the AFF AU and t-series threads. Besides, id hate to scrub them and be put to guillotine

I am certainly no Tickford purist. The only wings on my car are on the rocker cover and now only recently, the wheels. All afterthoughts for my car. No wannabe grill or T badges on mine.

I hear what you are saying about individuality. Good luck with whichever you decide on. Brembo brakes hey? Nice! Cannot wait for the photos.

Stu

[raised by monkeys]

BTW I hope I haven't offended anyone by using purist. Its good to kick up some dust every now and again. I've just seen a lot of utes/sedans go the T3 rim direction, and I just want something a little different. Thanks for your input though.

Down the track ill be using a pursuit lower bar at the front and rear.

[TICK4D-TAS]

Enkei RP03 will fit and you can get them in staggered widths and offsets in 18 and 19's. I have 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 on the race car.

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by TICK4D-TAS

Enkei RP03 will fit and you can get them in staggered widths and offsets in 18 and 19's. I have 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 on the race car.

I prefer the Enkei Ev5' but need to find out if they come in a 18x8.5 or 18x9 or 19's

[raised by monkeys]

??

[TICK4D-TAS]

They are nice, but only come in 17 or 18 and only 7.5 width according to the enkei website.
http://www.enkei.com/size_chart/EV5_1.pdf

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by TICK4D-TAS

They are nice, but only come in 17 or 18 and only 7.5 width according to the enkei website.
http://www.enkei.com/size_chart/EV5_1.pdf

dang. I wonder if anyone has tried them? What causes the issues with fouling on calipers?

[TICK4D-TAS]

I would think a 7.5" rim would be too smal for a falcon, especially on the rear.
Main issue with brembos is the calliper width. It's all to do with the design on the inside of the spokes to allow the wheels to fit. Not always the offset.

[raised by monkeys]

Originally Posted by TICK4D-TAS

I would think a 7.5" rim would be too smal for a falcon, especially on the rear.
Main issue with brembos is the calliper width. It's all to do with the design on the inside of the spokes to allow the wheels to fit. Not always the offset.

That's what I thought. This is why I was looking at flat faced, or close to, and or spokes which come straight off the face of the lip, i.e black TSW's above. Obviously the width of the wheel isn't an issue either, but nobody wants a v8 with motorbike thick tyres on the rear.

This is getting hard lol

[TICK4D-TAS]

Lol. It's not hard if your not fussy on what wheels you want but yeah, it comes down to the design of the rim and the thickness of the spokes. I know a mate of mine has speedy cheetahs in a 19x8.5 +30 and they don't clear brembos due to the spokes. Yet another has Rodney Jane racing in 18x8 +35 and they do.
Those TSW should fit, I know their nurburgring wheels clear brembos.

[raised by monkeys]

Yup! Im picky and shallow and dont care who knows it

So i rang TSW today, they said the SPA above fits over brembos but another of their wheel i was interested in doesnt. The SPA is only $750 for a set cause they order them in bulk apparently, the only issue is they only come in 8" width. I want 9 or 9.5 for the rears though.

[TICK4D-TAS]

Lol. Your not having much luck!

[raised by monkeys]