17x7 and 17x8
longbeach gts rims
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Posted 22 October 2007 - 06:22 PM
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Posted 22 October 2007 - 07:15 PM
holycrap those look sexy on that LJ! Makes me want to get some.
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Posted 22 October 2007 - 07:35 PM
Anyone ever thought of doing a group buy from this mob, may get the price down a bit if they do say 10 sets??
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Posted 22 October 2007 - 09:06 PM
I wouldent quiet want 17's...16's tops, would probably prefer 15's.
It says on the website that those rims are available from 15-18" so we could be a go.
It says on the website that those rims are available from 15-18" so we could be a go.
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Posted 22 October 2007 - 10:35 PM
17" will allow decent rubber width, 15" is a bit of a struggle to get good width
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Posted 22 October 2007 - 11:34 PM
No worries, I'll have a bash tonight
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I didn't want to know... Hey Bart, that group buy sounds alright. I know Shane is bloody keen to get some.
Do you wanna tub mine first =D ...17x9 rears 17x7 fronts mmmmmmmmm
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 08:26 AM
That white LJ is HOT AS!!!! After I sort the enigne & interior I might look into pricing these in 16-17s
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 09:31 AM
Agreed, that LJ is hot, I dont think I can afford to be involved in a group buy yet, but thought it would be a good idea for anyone else who may want to.
Perhaps wihthin a couple of years i will be ready.
Personally 17" would be the go.
I think they would look awsome on Tinys Monaro, 18" that is as its a bigger car
Perhaps wihthin a couple of years i will be ready.
Personally 17" would be the go.
I think they would look awsome on Tinys Monaro, 18" that is as its a bigger car
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 04:27 PM
bet me to it. i was going to ask bout an expression of interest into a group buy.
ive wanted these since i seen them in street machine mag.
im keen for 17x7,17x8, torrie pcd, standard length diff.
might not be able to buy just yet, maybe over summer when im working and not at uni
ive wanted these since i seen them in street machine mag.
im keen for 17x7,17x8, torrie pcd, standard length diff.
might not be able to buy just yet, maybe over summer when im working and not at uni
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 05:52 PM
Ok, just had a look. 15's you can get f*ck all in. But 16's you can get 205 and 225/50's. these will nearly do me i recon.
17's would be nice, but i would like a bit of rubber around my rims guys.
17's would be nice, but i would like a bit of rubber around my rims guys.
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 07:05 PM
the 17's on that car are not a bolt on fit.
the rear trailing arms have been modified to sit the wheel in the centre of the wheel arch as they dont sit in the centre in a standard lc/lj.
i dont know anymore info than that but the guards are all standard just lips rolled
the rear trailing arms have been modified to sit the wheel in the centre of the wheel arch as they dont sit in the centre in a standard lc/lj.
i dont know anymore info than that but the guards are all standard just lips rolled
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 07:27 PM
I would get 17's,if they fit over the front brakes.17-7's on the front & probably 8in wide on the back with 255 wide tyres on back to tuck it up under the std wheelarch,be a tight fit but will look sweet.
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 08:03 PM
Interesting reading about the group buy. My guess would be that this guy is not the equivalent to a K Mart or Bunnings and needs the business just to stay in business. The wheels would be custom made and not mass produced which often gives economy to scale. You can always ask the question though 
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 08:07 PM
how much modification is needed? is it hard? pretty keen
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 08:33 PM
Im guessing the trailing arms are shortened slightly.
I would be right doing that, would only have to shorten the bottom. Have McDonalds bros adjustable uppers
But yeah, IMHO it looks to much like a Tonka Toy. 15-16 would be better. Again, IMHO!!!
I think that 15's with 205/55/15's on the back and 195/55/15's dropped on its guts would look the goods!!!
Would throw my speedo out again though :(. Its pretty much spot on with the current combo...
Cheers.
I would be right doing that, would only have to shorten the bottom. Have McDonalds bros adjustable uppers
But yeah, IMHO it looks to much like a Tonka Toy. 15-16 would be better. Again, IMHO!!!
I think that 15's with 205/55/15's on the back and 195/55/15's dropped on its guts would look the goods!!!
Would throw my speedo out again though :(. Its pretty much spot on with the current combo...
Cheers.
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 08:59 PM
I thought the trailing arms would have to be lengthened to make the wheel sit in the centre.
If you want 15's why not just get HQ GTS rims to begin with.
Tonka toy because its not tucked up under the guard enough.
17x7 would probably ruin the turning already horrendous turning circle?
If you want 15's why not just get HQ GTS rims to begin with.
Tonka toy because its not tucked up under the guard enough.
17x7 would probably ruin the turning already horrendous turning circle?
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 09:14 PM
HQ GTS rims are HQ pattern and available in one offset...
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 09:23 PM
They would be larger diameter than the standard wheel in 17", even with those tiny profile rubbers.
I'd put narrowish 16's on and tuck them deep under the guard.. same profile as those 17's.
I'd put narrowish 16's on and tuck them deep under the guard.. same profile as those 17's.
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Posted 23 October 2007 - 10:12 PM
I just presumed you'd be changing your brakes or something...LJ355 had/has HQ GTS rims on his LJ.
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Posted 24 October 2007 - 09:52 AM
red6 do you know the guy who owns the white lc with 17s? im interested in more pics, its a awesome looking car and would like to get more info on the mods required to get them to fit
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Posted 24 October 2007 - 04:27 PM
Im pretty sure hq gts rims are 14 inchIf you want 15's why not just get HQ GTS rims to begin with.
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Posted 24 October 2007 - 04:31 PM
They can be modified to 15" relatively easily, though...
Cut the centres out and weld them to 15" rims...
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Cut the centres out and weld them to 15" rims...
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Posted 24 October 2007 - 05:49 PM
Yeah, i'd prefer these ones .
And yeah, I am changing brakes...But I wont have standard track widths on either end...
.And yeah, I am changing brakes...But I wont have standard track widths on either end...
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Posted 28 October 2007 - 09:48 AM
hes a memeber of our torana club down here i dont think he uses this forum.red6 do you know the guy who owns the white lc with 17s? im interested in more pics, its a awesome looking car and would like to get more info on the mods required to get them to fit
modifications are just to the rear trailing arms and the guard lip rolled back.
these are the only modifications im pretty sure, as it is a genuine xu-1 but i dont know the specifics of the mods
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Posted 28 October 2007 - 03:13 PM
thanks red6. the mods sound easy enough. i really like that white xu1. any more info bout the group buy?
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