Which wheels to get ? AH Astra

[Ice]

I would like some ideas of what people think would look good on the Ah astra or perhaps if you have pics of ones with wheels on it feel free to post them up.


A

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/AH%20Alloys/equinox.jpg

B

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/AH%20Alloys/tt.jpg

C

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/AH%20Alloys/vxr.jpg

D

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/AH%20Alloys/sbl.jpg

E

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/AH%20Alloys/snowflake.jpg

[Greg K]

good luck getting E (ie 19" snowflakes) ;)

you have chosen different style wheels which will give off a totally different look... what look are you going for?? Euro style, race style, OEM??

[GreyRex]

Just be careful as the VXR 'look' (C) or the snowflakes (E) I think will be 19's. So if you're looking to lower as well, the ride will be pretty hard

If it was me, i'd be looking at either E or the current shadow/darker VXR rims

[CNBLU]

SNOWFLAKESSSSSSSSSSSSSS:yikes:

[MatsHolden]

Are those snowflakes the rims that were optional on the AH SRi-T? Or different ones?

[CNBLU]

How about these Fritz?

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/Hott_For_You/1pro.jpg

[Wraith]

It's difficult to judge properly or accurately unless you put some of those 'unfamiliar' styles up against the car...that's what you should do before making a final decision :)

The familiar styles there however you would already have a good idea of what they look like on an AH...

My pick would be any of them other than 'D' - that's my least favourite from that bunch...

If your going to go to 19" then adopt the same rubber as used on the factory VXR 19's - that should cure any 'rough ride' issues !

If 'need be' the speedometer can be adjusted accordingly...

[nuggz]

I love the VXR rims

after seeing Ain's, personally i'd stay away from wheels with a lip

[Ice]

good luck getting E (ie 19" snowflakes) ;)

you have chosen different style wheels which will give off a totally different look... what look are you going for?? Euro style, race style, OEM??

what ever looks good ! and not to fancy.....just something where people go...NICE ! I want to avoid Pimp.

[Ice]

It's difficult to judge properly or accurately unless you put some of those 'unfamiliar' styles up against the car...that's what you should do before making a final decision :)

The familiar styles there however you would already have a good idea of what they look like on an AH...

My pick would be any of them other than 'D' - that's my least favourite from that bunch...

If your going to go to 19" then adopt the same rubber as used on the factory VXR 19's - that should cure any 'rough ride' issues !

If 'need be' the speedometer can be adjusted accordingly...

Im not sure I want 19's if im going to lower it eventually...I want some ride comfort to be maintained. Im going to drive on the stockies for a while in anycase.


your right also...will have to do a bit of photoshop and spend a couple of days looking at them to make sure.

[Ice]

I love the VXR rims

after seeing Ain's, personally i'd stay away from wheels with a lip

oh ? I think they look fine or are you saying they just dont look as low profile as they really are ?

[Ice]

how about these fritz?

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/hott_for_you/1pro.jpg


no !

[nuggz]

oh ? I think they look fine or are you saying they just dont look as low profile as they really are ?


yeah, ain's 18"s dont really look 18
personal choice though

i saw the rims on ur volvo, i'll trust ur judgement ;)

[daiflu]

Snowflakes for sure!

[Nurb608]

I like the ones Gav put up. Are they the 1.2's?

[Shay]

E
then C
then D

[Ice]

I like the ones Gav put up. Are they the 1.2's?


yes but im not really sure they would suit the car...... they certainly arent the right stud pattern hehe :D

[Wraith]

Im not sure I want 19's if im going to lower it eventually...I want some ride comfort to be maintained. Im going to drive on the stockies for a while in anycase.


your right also...will have to do a bit of photoshop and spend a couple of days looking at them to make sure.

If you did want to go 19's just do the same set up (tyres/suspension/ride height) as an AH VXR and you'll have no issues...VXR's ride just fine with the 19's...see if can get yourself a spin in one and see what you think :)

[Nurb608]

yes but im not really sure they would suit the car...... they certainly arent the right stud pattern hehe :D

They can be ;) Tripple 8 run them on the astras in the UK and they are the ones used for the limited edition VXR Racing release. I'll get ya some pics but they'll be on a vxr.

[Nurb608]

Tripple 8 wheels

http://img25.imageshack.us/i/combosalvage131.jpg/

ok, not the best pic, i'll have to keep looking. the ones on the left.

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc191/d2tuc/burgs2.jpg

VXR Racing.

http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk/tms/uploads/1/IMG_0004_web_1.jpg

[sooty]

Don't go anything with a lip. I showed you that pic of craig's car on the snowflakes...looks good.
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h266/crawen1998/DSCF0002-6.jpg
They won't be cheap though...

or there's milky's
http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn138/milky2518/DSC00092.jpg

[Shay]

If you did want to go 19's just do the same set up (tyres/suspension/ride height) as an AH VXR and you'll have no issues...VXR's ride just fine with the 19's...see if can get yourself a spin in one and see what you think :)

Kabel has a set of Vxr springs, and maybe shocks for sale, get in contact with him.

[CNBLU]

Why would you want VXR standard springs and shocks?

[Ice]

Kabel has a set of Vxr springs, and maybe shocks for sale, get in contact with him.


VXR being slightly smaller and not as heavy as my Oiler.....wont it react differently with different suspension etc ?

[Calibrated]

How about these Fritz?

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/Hott_For_You/1pro.jpg

i love team dynamic wheels. :o


no !
:eek:

go repent

[nuggz]

VXR being slightly smaller and not as heavy as my Oiler.....wont it react differently with different suspension etc ?


yes it will
defo not recommend using vxr springs

[Calibrated]

TSW imola's.and spray them white?
http://img463.imageshack.us/img463/9915/tswpacejt4.jpg

[Ice]

what about the wheels on this one ? I actually really really like these. not sure if they are 17 or 18's


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/AH%20Alloys/b6ff_12.jpg

[Ice]

i love team dynamic wheels. :o


:eek:

go repent

haha :( Sorry Calibrated, Sorry Gav

[CNBLU]

No dramas just throwing ideas for ya:cool:

[Nurb608]

VXR being slightly smaller and not as heavy as my Oiler.....wont it react differently with different suspension etc ?

definately wouldn't, made for a completely different car. Different weights and distribution, chasis tuning etc.

[GreyRex]

what about the wheels on this one ? I actually really really like these. not sure if they are 17 or 18's


http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj123/hoppe777/AH%20Alloys/b6ff_12.jpg

Pretty sure they're 18" OE ones (from memory they were on some TwinTop models we had here)... but as with any OE, price will be high

[Ice]

Pretty sure they're 18" OE ones (from memory they were on some TwinTop models we had here)... but as with any OE, price will be high


yep your right.....from a twin top and I think they are hot !

[glider]

twin tops were 17"

I have them on the astra

[hazrd]

snowflakes :D

[Ice]

twin tops were 17"

I have them on the astra


Got some piccies ? :)

[hazrd]

because im bored :p

http://users.tpg.com.au/wirths/astra/new_wheels.jpg

[xplosv57]

I vote for SRi-T wheels, 18's so tyres aren't ridiculously expensive, they match up with the car weight wise and they look unreal!!

[chrissn89]

I vote for SRi-T wheels, 18's so tyres aren't ridiculously expensive, they match up with the car weight wise and they look unreal!!
+1 SRi-T or VXR wheel will look amazing (genuine or replicas are available in both styles)

They will give you the 'wow thats nice' and not the over done pimped/modded gay look-at-mi look.

[[OPCSRi]]

Snowflakes look HORN but in a grey colour if your car is a dark colour.;)

[Shay]

I vote for SRi-T wheels, 18's so tyres aren't ridiculously expensive, they match up with the car weight wise and they look unreal!!

will look like shoeys ;)

[Ice]

because im bored :p

http://users.tpg.com.au/wirths/astra/new_wheels.jpg

They arent the ones in my pic are they you doofus ;)

[glider]

no but those are the only twin top wheel we got over here ;)

[CNBLU]

he's got you there fritz!

[GreyRex]

no but those are the only twin top wheel we got over here ;)

Hmm

Well I saw a twin top sitting in a dealership a week or two ago with the mutli-spoke 18's pictured above

Think it was a red one at Patterson Cheney near Nunawading ;)

[Ice]

he's got you there fritz!

actualy he is wrong there are other that come with it.

[Greg K]

actualy he is wrong there are other that come with it.

i too have seen a twin top with 18's on them from factory. Must have been an option when holden first brought out the t/t coz its not available now...

[hazrd]

twin tops were 17"

I have them on the astra


Got some piccies ? :)


They arent the ones in my pic are they you doofus ;)


hey, i just delivered the request u mad chop :p getting close now! :D are u going straight from the dealership to the wheel shop or are u gunna wait a little while??