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Old 09-01-2006, 06:57 PM   #1
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Default best rims for an au 2 forte

just wondering what everyone thinks would be the best looking rims for an au 2 forte

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Old 09-01-2006, 07:03 PM   #2
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these blokes will all say 19" rims with lots of dish : but rubber is very pricey at that size.

Just look at tire websites and what these blokes have got, and get what you like.

or go with massive chrome rims up front and 14 inch steelies on the rear because that is the cool thing to do these days. :|
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Old 09-01-2006, 07:06 PM   #3
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I have a set of 17" Tickfords for sale with 80% tread on them. :

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Old 09-01-2006, 07:07 PM   #4
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haha thanx mate, iw ill wait and see what everyone else has to say
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Old 09-01-2006, 07:10 PM   #5
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how much u lookin at sellin them for???
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Old 09-01-2006, 07:10 PM   #6
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I have a set of 17" Tickfords for sale with 80% tread on them. :

Price?
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Old 09-01-2006, 08:12 PM   #7
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The 17" Tickfords have a couple big advantages.
1. Rubber is cheap
2. They suit the AU2 very well (they should, they are Ford rims)
3. Insurance love them as they are factory "option" rims (as far as they are concerned) rather than aftermarket.
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Old 09-01-2006, 08:39 PM   #8
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Old 09-01-2006, 08:43 PM   #9
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$800 Pick up in Melbourne only.
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$800 Pick up in Melbourne only.
Thats VERY cheap with good rubber
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Old 09-01-2006, 08:57 PM   #11
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hey EA18, for a bit of healthy competion i can offer you BA 17" XR wheels with the origanal Dunlop SP3000 tyres. two are 70% and two 50%.
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EA18 - if you get wheels that everyone else likes, you should havce bought a Commodore. Why not make the decision yourself and then see what reaction you get. It's your car, it should be your choice for what wheels you get.

Having said that, Apec Apaches look alright and they come in 17 to 19", chrome, shadow chrome, silver, white etc.
www.apecwheels.com.au
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Old 09-01-2006, 10:25 PM   #13
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$800 Pick up in Melbourne only.
i could get my gramps to pick them up.... i'll think about it.
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Old 14-01-2006, 08:32 AM   #14
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I've got a set of 17' CSA Gladiators in silver, they look good and suit the car and colour well.
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Old 14-01-2006, 08:39 AM   #15
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check out:

www.tempetyres.com.au
www.wheelking.com.au
www.eagletyres.com

for online specials
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Old 14-01-2006, 10:41 AM   #16
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any 1 care to recommend a rim specialist hear in brisbane?
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Old 20-01-2006, 08:48 PM   #17
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i have a set of 18" genuine T3 pursuit wheels. (TS50).
They will give u some attitude
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Old 20-01-2006, 08:58 PM   #18
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I reckon the best are the AU1 XR6 rims.

Some might say that they would "date" the car ie, back to a series 1 rather than series 2 but I wouldn't care, they look awesome.

I also agree with Casper, good with insurance companies too.

The series 2 Xr6 wheels are also great, and $800 sounds very good to me.

Anyway, whatever you decide, I hope you're happy with your purchase!

All the best with it,

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Old 25-01-2006, 04:56 PM   #19
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i have a set of 18" genuine T3 pursuit wheels. (TS50).
They will give u some attitude
how much u want for em?
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Old 26-01-2006, 04:58 PM   #20
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Old 26-01-2006, 05:24 PM   #21
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On non XR AUs, I personally think series 1 XR 17"s look trick, provided you lower the car as well.
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Old 27-01-2006, 11:52 AM   #22
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don't get 19" shadow chrome starcorp impuls.. they look rubbish.. :

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Old 27-01-2006, 11:38 PM   #23
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[QUOTE=JC]EA18 - if you get wheels that everyone else likes, you should havce bought a Commodore. ???? Do people really like commodores I thought it was the sheep theory, follow the herd LOL.
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Old 29-01-2006, 03:39 PM   #24
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Anyone got a pic of an au with either 19" mk2 gtp rims or 18" roh vapour rims? Im trying to decide if I should get fury, vapour or gtp mags all in 19" of course.... anyone?
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Old 29-01-2006, 04:27 PM   #25
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I like the rebels
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Old 30-01-2006, 02:12 AM   #26
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I like the rebels
they are a great looking rim aren't they. i wanted to get those before i got an offer i couldn't refuse on my 19's.
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