[ghopki]

Oh most knowledgeable Skyline Owners......

Best place in the South East area (I'm near Windsor) to get a new set of rims & rubber?

I know some people have had problems with speedo readings with larger rims, what is the best size wheel and tyre combination to go for?

1993 R33 GTS-T

 

[floyd]

Just to give you an idea, my car runs on the following sizes.
front 8J x 17 225/45/17.
rear 9J x 17 255/40/17.

Hope this helps

 

[Isaac Hunt]

Rims eh, how about Shadow 2000 in Reading, if your after something a bit different. He imports wheels direct from America.

 

[ghopki]

Isaac - got any contact details for Shadow?

 

[b]

If you would like a bit of reading on tyre/wheel sizing and the effect on speedo's try this link http://www.chris-longhurst.com/carbibles/index.html?menu.html&tyre_bible.html

 

[ghopki]

Ahhhh - many thanks. Much appreciated Buster.

 

[b]

Shadow Wheels and Tyres. 12 Commercial Road. Reading. 01189 212161. Not so easy to find but I can help with directions if you need.
This is a small business so dont expect massive show rooms, but he is quite popular and most helpfull usually.
(I replied cos you would have to wait ages for Isaac)

 

[Sarky_FCUK]

ooo heard bad things about shadow and his suppliers a time ago. Hasnt got a good name with me.

What about Elite Wheels ? Behind battle hospital in Reading ?

 

[AppleJack]

Also try ATS in Slough , he has some good deals going on there, my mate got a really nice set for a supra for a good price..

 

[ghopki]

Sarky - cheers mate!

Spoke to Nathan at Elite, nice chap. Going to pop down and have a chat with him, and come up with a plan

Just in case anyones interested:

http://www.elitewheels.co.uk/

 

[skylineboy]

buster does shadow do nic yank stylee chrome rims?

 

[b]

Skylineboy, yes he does a range of Yank wheels.
The only prob I see with him is that as he is virtually a one man band and he probably gets overwhelmed sometimes.
Elite are fine as long as you want what elite stock.
I asked about BK racing, locking wheel nuts for mine only to be told no one did em mate.
I phoned BK and had a set the next morning.
We all have our experiences with suppliers, suppose its the luck of the draw sometimes, or what mood they are in, service from Brit suppliers and retailers is crap generally.

 

[skylineboy]

im considering getting some 20" chromes for show use. what you reckon?

 

[AppleJack]

Bling Bling ... spinners.. way to go

 

[skylineboy]

think the spinners would be a bit too much dont you

 

[b]

Fcuk em, let em show their own wheels!

Oh you mean on your car!

 

[skylineboy]

lol nutta!

 

[AppleJack]

No... Lots of Money but loads of Style

 

[skylineboy]

lots of bling bling on blue???? mmm sounds sweet. what you reckon 19? 20?

 

[Skip]

20 inch rims, MASSEEEEVE!!!

Wouldnt go for the bling bling spinners though Skylineboy, thats a bit much I reckon, although it could be good if you dressed up as Mr T or something..

My new wheels are 9x17 with 245/45/17 all round, bit large on the front... oh well!!