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Old 14-03-2006, 09:14 PM   #1
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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...

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

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Old 14-03-2006, 09:18 PM   #2
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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..


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Old 16-03-2006, 08:37 PM   #3
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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 :
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:21 PM   #4
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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.
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Old 15-03-2006, 10:20 AM   #5
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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
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Old 15-03-2006, 12:55 PM   #6
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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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Old 15-03-2006, 02:57 PM   #7
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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).
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:23 PM   #8
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I enquired about those at the Ford Dealership... pricey.
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:23 PM   #9
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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!!!
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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.
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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!
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woot, fill me in!
These arn't mine, but I heard a rumor that appwkc is selling his spare set.
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:24 PM   #13
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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!
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Where can I find a pic of caspers car?
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:50 PM   #15
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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.
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:37 PM   #16
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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.
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:40 PM   #17
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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.
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:45 PM   #18
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Here's mine:


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Old 14-03-2006, 09:51 PM   #19
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LG's wheels are great... and i hear he might be selling sometime soon?!?!?!
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:52 PM   #20
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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..
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Old 14-03-2006, 09:53 PM   #21
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Speedy Envy HP's? I reckon they would look good.

http://www.speedywheels.com.au/alloy.htm
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Old 14-03-2006, 10:08 PM   #22
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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...

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and heres a mock-up on mine...

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Like them. Are you looking at 17", 18" or 19"??
I hope that you are looking at lowering as well. :
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There a nice rim, they are actually the ones I originally looked at before the Kaotics caught my eye.. they are fairly common though..
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Nothing wrong with spoke wheels on AU's. Here's a picture of the on my XR8. They are for sale by the way!
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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.
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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.
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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
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