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Black Wheels n' slightly wider tyres??

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22 Aug 2011 21:52 #20768 by damonal
Black Wheels n' slightly wider tyres?? was created by damonal
Looking for advice; Will these tyres be okay on standard 5 spoke jimny rims? Will the extra 10mm affect lock, clearance, etc.?

www.tyre-shopper.co.uk/ts/search/tyredet...spx?code=2157015YK3S

Also, I have been looking in vain for some nice black alloys to replace standard wheels. I am now considering trecking round the local powder coating workshops to see if I can get my standard 5 spokes scrubbed, coated black and laquered like new. Any advice? How much should this cost roughly?

Any help would be gratefully received..

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23 Aug 2011 05:29 #20772 by ooky_123
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cannot comment on the fitment side, I went up to 6J to run my 215x80's

As for powder coating, I was quoted £50 per wheel when I had my Mondeo wheels refurbed. that was including tyre removal / refitment.

Probably cheaper for you to get a nice set of black modula's (new) if i were you .. refurbing the standard wheels isnt cost effective .. unless your using hammerite and a wire brush yourself !
Former owner of Little "Ooky", who has now started a new life in Shetland
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23 Aug 2011 05:40 #20773 by adamatdraycott
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If you shop around you can get a set of steels or alloys refurbed for under £100. As low as £80 if you have contacts.

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23 Aug 2011 05:46 #20774 by dirtydogz
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Tyres will be ok on standard rims or will fit up to 7x15:) You will need to ring your local powder coater for a price it will not be cheap :ohmy: It might be cheaper to rub the wheels down with wet+dry paper and spray with hammerite smooth satin black paint B)
www.hammerite.co.uk/products/direct_to_r...sol_satin_finish.jsp
Hope this helps you good luck.
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23 Aug 2011 10:26 - 23 Aug 2011 10:27 #20779 by facade
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I wirebrushed/scraped/sanded/shouted at my rusty wheels and then painted them with Aldi black smoothrite copy.

Worked ok, except I thought they made the car look very dirty and shabby overall. They didn't half show up the state of the hubs :whistle:

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So I got a set of clean silver ones off eBay, and they smarten it up a treat

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder I suppose....

I might get some winter tyres for the black ones.....
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there :)
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23 Aug 2011 11:04 #20784 by vitara_mad
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to have a set of 4 wheels blasted & powder coated should be around £100 inc removing & refitting tyres

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