Wot wheels do you guys think would suit a red 5, I have original speedlines on which I want to keep for best! But I want some cool light 15s for better handling, wot et would be best and wot stud pattern ect, any pics of your red 5s would be great. Ive been looking at the Rota range of wheels as want something diff to the norm, anyone had any experience with them?
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It's all down to personal preference mate. Personally I think some retro wheels like Voodoos would be good!
Wheels is all down to personal taste- retro wheels for a retro car
Defo like retro wheels but not keen on the voodoos! Lol I had some clio turbines but went off them and willys have been done alot
I think Hockenhiems look good on the phase 2, especially if you have the colour coded nut for the centre! (Just my opinion)
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but try finding a set...
That's wot I was thinking lol, anyone seen the clio cup turinis on a 5? They might look nice in gunmetal maybe?
I like rota wheels I am going to go for something different on my 5.
Yeah that's wot I'm wanting something diff, they do some pretty cool looking rims, like I sed I'm keeping the original speedlines cos there in really good condition
Wheel whores are good but I am unsure when it comes to putting wheels on from other makes and so on
Definitely a personal thing wheels!
Have you considered oz superturismo
My fav without a doubt but they seem pricey too
Thanks for the input mate they are a nice rim but not sure on a 5 anyone got any pics of them on a 5?Definitely a personal thing wheels!
Have you considered oz superturismo
My fav without a doubt but they seem pricey too
That's cheap! I'm considering buying those and I've already got a set in the garage!
I like Rotas on a 5 too hence the cups that I have on mine!image.jpg
mmmmmmmmmmm zender turbos
mmmmmmmmmmm zender turbos
Gorgeousmmmmmmmmmmm zender turbos
Very nice!!!!!!mmmmmmmmmmm zender turbos
dirty 3 spokes all the way on a 5.... for that retro vibe.
Lol I've gota say they are awfulldirty 3 spokes all the way on a 5.... for that retro vibe.
I've never liked those at all haha. Like the zenders but still not diff enough
I've always liked a nice set of azev a's on a red 5
Even look nice on black 5's to
Id love a set of these....gorgeous wheels.Even look nice on black 5's to
Yep gota agree they are gorgeous mate, hard to come by tho
8 x 16 I presume! How did you get those to fit! Most people have trouble with 7 inch 16's.
Wheel spacers at the front to clear the shocks?
What tyres?
How is your ins only £116?!! My 1.1 Fiat is £125.
couldnt agree more they look absolutely spot on imoI've always liked a nice set of azev a's on a red 5
Try J9's!!! Yeah was a headache, i helped fit them whilst my mate still had it (before I bought it) we had to put spacers front and rear (9mm from memory) its a seriously tight fit! But I think they look decent especially with what I have planned for the rims! The tyres are 195/45/16s.
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I hope this is of help, give me a shout if you need anything else.
they are a retro wheel that suits a retro car.....
personally, i think alot of the newer wheels just don't work with the 5's shape.
although a nice set of split rim gotti's or BRAID would be loverrrrly.
9inch
I wonder how strong they are. They look like they might bend at an outer edge over the first small pot hole.
You could fit 245 width on those??
Do they make the steering weird in any way?
Wear the tyre inner edge too fast?
Do you have any upward suspension travel before the rub on anything?
Don't they poke out beyond the standard arch extensions? Andrew Cooke had to extend his extensions to fit the Williams kit which is about 50mm wider. You've gone about 1 1/2 inches wider?
I know what you mean about the potholes but I'm ever such a careful driver..... Honest! Lol9inch
I wonder how strong they are. They look like they might bend at an outer edge over the first small pot hole.
You could fit 245 width on those??
Do they make the steering weird in any way?
Wear the tyre inner edge too fast?
Do you have any upward suspension travel before the rub on anything?
Don't they poke out beyond the standard arch extensions? Andrew Cooke had to extend his extensions to fit the Williams kit which is about 50mm wider. You've gone about 1 1/2 inches wider?
As for fitting larger tyres although I could fit them, with the smaller width they fill the rim then taper in up to the tread which nicks a few mm thus allowing a little more movement suspension-wise.
I haven't noticed much difference in the steering apart from it being heavier at low speeds but being on the larger side I don't find it too much of a problem.
I've not really driven it enough yet to see about the tyre wear but you will get that on any car that has either had stiffened or lowered suspension I suppose.
No they don't stick out (possibly due to the design of that particular wheel) but as I said it is a bloody tight fit!
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