Pimp rims wanted!

V8brick · Nov 18th, 2013, 17:35

If you don't ask you'll never know.
I've got Virgo's I like them but rears look lost with the stupid narrow track on rear of 240's.
I don't want fwd wheels with spacer. Offset looks gay anyways.
I'd like either banded steels or something old school with nice offset.
What you got? 14" to 16" pls.
Been looking at American wheels considering re-drilling.
Then realized what about the pressing round bolt hole.
Tho strangely Weller steels are completely flat at bolt hole.

Antz · Nov 18th, 2013, 20:38

Get some steel wheels you like and get them banded. That way you can choose what width you want.

I'd highly recommend you speak to Jim at Alonze Fabrication http://www.alonzecustom.co.uk/ He has just done me some banded steels for my Mk2 Escort. He also blasted them and sprayed them for me.

He does quite a lot for the VW boys and is really competitive on price.

Magnumpi · Nov 18th, 2013, 21:54

May i ask what "competitive" is as i've hopefully got some 16" steels making their way to me in the next week or so, and will be looking into getting them banded.
Feel free to pm, cheers.

V8brick · Nov 18th, 2013, 22:04

Thx Antz I keep stumbling on his work from Google.
Are they around 7"?
You've just reminded me I've got some mk2 wide steels and a couple of RS 2000 alloys kicking around in the garage. Cut slicks, intermediates, Michelin pilot wets etc.

I know backspace of a 240 is 4.25"
If you look at a Virgo the spokes are mounted on a raised section the rim isn't half close to brake caliper.
The US wheels I've got my eye on are 4" backspace.
I think I can live with a 0.25" spacer.
If they don't go over budget!

V8brick · Nov 18th, 2013, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnumpi

May i ask what "competitive" is as i've hopefully got some 16" steels making their way to me in the next week or so, and will be looking into getting them banded.
Feel free to pm, cheers.

If you click the link the prices are on there!

Volvodrivingbiker · Nov 18th, 2013, 22:12

By banding I assume your widening the rims with extra bands ?

V8brick · Nov 18th, 2013, 22:25

Yep thats the fella!
Common practice in oval racing and off roading.
Big in the dub scene.
There was a guy doing banding on eBay in Liverpool but he's not listing at present. Probably over-run welding wheels for people?

Magnumpi · Nov 18th, 2013, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkslider

If you click the link the prices are on there!

D'oh, how did i miss that! Cheers.

Antz · Nov 18th, 2013, 22:52

Mine were 370 for banding, blasting and spraying which I think is reasonable compared to other companies I've spoken to.

Plus he dresses the welds and pressure tests each wheel. Any width is the same price and as a bonus, he is only 5mins from my work so I could easily drop them off.

They are far better quality than my old banded steels I had done 6 years ago and they cost me the same price to have banded.

Those are 5inch wide wheels banded out to 6.25. Not much but enough to fill the arches without ruining the lips.

V8brick · Nov 18th, 2013, 23:16

Got ya. Was gonna say 6".
My last few mk2 was arched up with 8" Weller 8 spokes.

I need to ring him before I lose another set.
I wanted to band the steels and change the centres.
Probably cost a small fortune?
I'd need to buy and post 2 sets of wheels!

Just noticed these have been pulled for a cash sale!
I hate that when you've asked if they have a buy it now price http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB

Nov 18th, 2013, 17:35	#1
V8brick Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2014 01:50 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southport	Pimp rims wanted! If you don't ask you'll never know. I've got Virgo's I like them but rears look lost with the stupid narrow track on rear of 240's. I don't want fwd wheels with spacer. Offset looks gay anyways. I'd like either banded steels or something old school with nice offset. What you got? 14" to 16" pls. Been looking at American wheels considering re-drilling. Then realized what about the pressing round bolt hole. Tho strangely Weller steels are completely flat at bolt hole. __________________ Stop hating on prv's mine still runs good!

Nov 18th, 2013, 20:38	#2
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Get some steel wheels you like and get them banded. That way you can choose what width you want. I'd highly recommend you speak to Jim at Alonze Fabrication http://www.alonzecustom.co.uk/ He has just done me some banded steels for my Mk2 Escort. He also blasted them and sprayed them for me. He does quite a lot for the VW boys and is really competitive on price. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 18th, 2013, 21:54	#3
Magnumpi Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 20:42 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Surrey	May i ask what "competitive" is as i've hopefully got some 16" steels making their way to me in the next week or so, and will be looking into getting them banded. Feel free to pm, cheers. __________________ _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Wanted 240 parts: Front black hockey sticks Saloon rear lights Front suspension struts

Nov 18th, 2013, 22:04	#4
V8brick Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2014 01:50 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southport	Thx Antz I keep stumbling on his work from Google. Are they around 7"? You've just reminded me I've got some mk2 wide steels and a couple of RS 2000 alloys kicking around in the garage. Cut slicks, intermediates, Michelin pilot wets etc. I know backspace of a 240 is 4.25" If you look at a Virgo the spokes are mounted on a raised section the rim isn't half close to brake caliper. The US wheels I've got my eye on are 4" backspace. I think I can live with a 0.25" spacer. If they don't go over budget! __________________ Stop hating on prv's mine still runs good!

Nov 18th, 2013, 22:12	#6
Volvodrivingbiker Member Last Online: Oct 31st, 2015 15:11 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: east yorks	By banding I assume your widening the rims with extra bands ? __________________ Old Blue Brick Think Bike !

Nov 18th, 2013, 22:25	#7
V8brick Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2014 01:50 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southport	Yep thats the fella! Common practice in oval racing and off roading. Big in the dub scene. There was a guy doing banding on eBay in Liverpool but he's not listing at present. Probably over-run welding wheels for people? __________________ Stop hating on prv's mine still runs good!

Nov 18th, 2013, 22:52	#9
Antz No I'm not the redhead Last Online: Nov 25th, 2022 09:49 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Yorkshire Coast	Mine were 370 for banding, blasting and spraying which I think is reasonable compared to other companies I've spoken to. Plus he dresses the welds and pressure tests each wheel. Any width is the same price and as a bonus, he is only 5mins from my work so I could easily drop them off. They are far better quality than my old banded steels I had done 6 years ago and they cost me the same price to have banded. Those are 5inch wide wheels banded out to 6.25. Not much but enough to fill the arches without ruining the lips. __________________ 1988 Volvo 240 GLT T5 Swap a T5 motor into your RWD Volvo:The Guide

Nov 18th, 2013, 23:16	#10
V8brick Senior Member Last Online: May 27th, 2014 01:50 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southport	Got ya. Was gonna say 6". My last few mk2 was arched up with 8" Weller 8 spokes. I need to ring him before I lose another set. I wanted to band the steels and change the centres. Probably cost a small fortune? I'd need to buy and post 2 sets of wheels! Just noticed these have been pulled for a cash sale! I hate that when you've asked if they have a buy it now price http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...obalID=EBAY-GB __________________ Stop hating on prv's mine still runs good!

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