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Postby Smokey » Sat 29.03.2008, 23:39

Hi,

Just bought these rims off of fleabay - £112 including 4 nearly new yokohamas! - the seller didn't put much of a description on them, and didn't really know what he had, so they didn't go far above the starting price!

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They are TSW Heat 17" with a 40mm offset.

I need to get some spigot rings for them, so I have just fitted one temporarily to see what it looks like - can't wait to get her on the road with her new rims!

I will post a better picture when I get chance.

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Postby dapinky » Sun 30.03.2008, 16:31

Smokey wrote:Just bought these rims off of fleabay - £112 including 4 nearly new yokohamas! - the seller didn't put much of a description on them, and didn't really know what he had, so they didn't go far above the starting price!

Al


I thought i was going to get a bagain on these tyres - but then someone out-bid me and got a bargain for £112. :roll: :roll:
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Postby Smokey » Sun 30.03.2008, 20:49

The bargain rims are now blinging my ride :-D

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Postby dapinky » Sun 30.03.2008, 23:34

Got to admit, they lookm better on the elan than they did on ebay!

I didn't even want the wheels as I've just reverted to the original alloys, but i wanted the Yokos - i was happy to start off at £70 but took my eye off the ball as things went on.

I'm glad someone on LEC got 'em though - they look better than many aftermarket wheels.
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Postby blacknight » Thu 24.07.2008, 17:28

Just a quick pick of my alternative wheels 8)
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Postby XiPHiAS » Sun 10.08.2008, 15:52

blacknight wrote:Just a quick pick of my alternative wheels 8)


Not bad, not bad at all ...

I still searching hard to get the right wheels for my Elan ... :?
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Postby XiPHiAS » Sun 10.08.2008, 15:53

Other members with special/nice wheels?
Please post them!

Please help me ;)
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Re: LOTUS ELAN WHEELS???POST YOUR WHEELS!

Postby ivar » Sat 07.02.2009, 23:22

I finally decided what wheels to get for my -91.I think they match the design of the car perfect. They are 16".Tires are Goodyear F1, perfect!! The originals are used in wintertime with snowtires on (yes, i use the car all winter driving on snow and ice).
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Postby tweetdriver63 » Sat 07.02.2009, 23:30

Freshly finished. :smt045
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Postby Cesare » Tue 10.02.2009, 00:27

Hi Ivar,

Do you have specs and brand for your wheels ?

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Postby tweetdriver63 » Tue 10.02.2009, 06:48

Just saw these on ebay. It says +50 offset, different finishes available, and the description does say "A set 17"..." so I'm pretty sure the price is for four wheels. Not bad for 199 GBP buy-it-now.
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Re: LOTUS ELAN WHEELS???POST YOUR WHEELS!

Postby ivar » Wed 11.02.2009, 14:05

Cesare wrote:Hi Ivar,

Do you have specs and brand for your wheels ?

Bests

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The wheels are make:INTER ACTION type:SPACE 7"x16" 42mm offset (they are not available with less).
The black/silver Lotus centre badges where bought from someone in this forum. I can't remember who.
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Postby Cesare » Sun 15.02.2009, 14:42

Thank you Ivar !

Do you need to use spacers to match to requirements ?
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Re: LOTUS ELAN WHEELS???POST YOUR WHEELS!

Postby Ekapol » Tue 17.02.2009, 00:00

Ok.. old pictures ;-)
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Postby XiPHiAS » Tue 17.02.2009, 00:55

cool picture !
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Postby ivar » Tue 17.02.2009, 12:04

Cesare wrote:Thank you Ivar !

Do you need to use spacers to match to requirements ?


No, i don't use spacers.
Spacers will make it worse, when the offset should have been 60mm ?
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Re: LOTUS ELAN WHEELS???POST YOUR WHEELS!

Postby racerstev » Thu 01.09.2011, 00:44

This was a real hard choice for me, 17 for the looks or stock 16's with the right off set or a light 15" for
the performance.

The 15"ers won, 12 pounds each 15X8 with a 36 offset. The tires are Hankook R S3's, 225-45-15.
After a VERY hard test drive today, I'm very happy with my choise. You can feel just a bit
more torque steer under power, but it's not near as bad as it was with out the Quaife and stock
wheels.

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Re: LOTUS ELAN WHEELS???POST YOUR WHEELS!

Postby lotusgirlmarie » Thu 01.09.2011, 06:04

XiPHiAS wrote:cool picture !



I agree. I always loved that shot. Just wish our tops were down.
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Postby Elanlover » Thu 01.09.2011, 14:19

lotusgirlmarie wrote: ......Just wish our tops were down.


Me too. Although I can't say for certain if Ekapol's naked hairy chest would have been the thrill I was looking for. :-D
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Re: LOTUS ELAN WHEELS???POST YOUR WHEELS!

Postby tweetdriver63 » Thu 01.09.2011, 15:28

Elanlover wrote:
lotusgirlmarie wrote: ......Just wish our tops were down.


Me too. Although I can't say for certain if Ekapol's naked hairy chest would have been the thrill I was looking for. :-D


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