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Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:55 amby Chris B
Just had the wheels done in Smoked chrome and the new Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R tyres fitted,very pleased with the work ,
it seems to give the car a more aggressive look.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:23 amby Tom666
Looking really nice
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:09 pmby Gary75
Wheels look the bollcoks
but wouldnt have RCM stickers stuck over my doors
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 4:26 pmby Chris B
Just pop down and they will fit the stickers for you on a Saturday morning Gary.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:29 pmby SteveS
Come on Chris, spill the beans...............who refurbed the wheels, they look the muts nuts mate.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:33 pmby Gary75
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Sun Mar 03, 2013 5:58 pmby simon.r
Who did the referb - How much did it cost?
Im looking to get mine done soonish - looks tidy finish. Whats the original colour of the Prodrive Alloys by the off chance you know?
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Mon Mar 04, 2013 9:51 amby Chris B
Sorry lads,I dd'nt mention who did the wheels,they were done by the wheel specialist in Burton-upon-trent...they do have other depots around .....the colour is Smoked Chrome,Mark has his wheels done too.
Things to watch though,you don't want the back face of the wheel powder coating,if it becomes soft due to heat you could have the wheels becoming loose,also we used a small sanding wheel on the centre of the wheel where the Prodrive cap goes as the powder coating causes the wheel to stick to the hub.
RCM always mask off the back face of any wheels they have done with chrome tape.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:00 pmby scoobychris555
Really does look great, any chance on the price?
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Wed Mar 13, 2013 11:55 pmby Chris B
wheels done at the Wheel Specialist in Burton upon trent,£350.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:38 pmby scoobychris555
Chris B wrote:wheels done at the Wheel Specialist in Burton upon trent,£350.
Cheers, I have a wheel specialist not far from me, something im going to end up getting done I think, really does look great in the pics.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Thu Sep 05, 2013 8:23 pmby LordG
hey Chris - how long did they have your wheels? same day turn around or longer?
these guys are only up the road from me so may use them - looks like they are well recommended.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:01 pmby markywr1
Yes same day turnaround
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Thu Sep 05, 2013 9:12 pmby LordG
Cheers Mark.
Chris B wrote:Things to watch though,you don't want the back face of the wheel powder coating,if it becomes soft due to heat you could have the wheels becoming loose,also we used a small sanding wheel on the centre of the wheel where the Prodrive cap goes as the powder coating causes the wheel to stick to the hub.
RCM always mask off the back face of any wheels they have done with chrome tape.
So did the wheel place do the backs of the wheels different? sorry I dont quit understand what you are saying here Chris
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Fri Sep 06, 2013 6:57 amby Chris B
When the wheels have been powder coated ask the guys to sand the back face of the wheel,where the wheel touches the hub.
Re: Refurbed wheels and new tyres.
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Fri Sep 06, 2013 7:34 amby LordG
Chris B wrote:When the wheels have been powder coated ask the guys to sand the back face of the wheel,where the wheel touches the hub.
ahh, got it - thanks Chris.
Still pleased with your alloys? are they wearing well and still looking good?
