Back

 Fpv Wheels  

Post Topic
RHI-SEE
  • RHI-SEE
  • Budding User
  • Member No.: 41,784
  • Joined: 12-February 06
  • Posts: 792
  • From: Australia
Post #1 post 12th July 2010 - 06:05 PM
Gday guys.

ive just bought a new XR6 ute and am looking at changing the wheels to some black FPV wheels ive seen of the FG's

pictures of said wheels: http://wheelandtyrepackages.com.au/images/...F6%20wheels.jpg

my question is quite simple, would it be worth finding some genuine FPV ones and paying ?? (not to sure) or just finding some aftermarket lookalikes.

i havent looked into it but im assuming offset & pcd will match fine. just moving from 17" to 19"

Thanks
TOP
Oz_GTRV
Post #2

Nothing is better than the real thing.... but the price that comes with it is not so good... but dark agents are quite a nice rim for the fords.

INVU
Post #3

try and find someone who is selling the rims secondhand, because they have purchased new rims themselves. and let me know so i can buy them "rolleyes"

but i would prob just settle for the lookalikes, who is going to know? and its not really worth the extra money.

just my opinion and goodluck thumbsup.gif

67-FKD
Post #4

http://www.wheelking.com.au/

they are sponsors on ford forums, lots of happy customers there....

RHI-SEE
Post #5

just found that the 19" rims are approx $650 each without rubber from ford if you can provide them with a current vin number.

RHI-SEE
Post #6

QUOTE (67-FKD @ Jul 12 2010, 06:15 PM) *
http://www.wheelking.com.au/

they are sponsors on ford forums, lots of happy customers there....


thanks mate. will look now

MY92ROLLA
Post #7

Finally got rid of that bloody Lancer hey?

Copies should do fine. you could go for a drive to Graham's Street Wheels and Tyres in slack creek they usually have a good selection of FPV copies etc. Could also try Ebay...

p.s You doing a new system in the new falcon?

Micko
Post #8

I sold mine for $1950 with no rubber. Have seen sets going for 2500 with no rubber. Id rather genuine... But that said, QLDS Best Wheels and Tyres at Geebung do copies in 20s for around 1500 with tyres IIRC.

RHI-SEE
Post #9

QUOTE (MY92ROLLA @ Jul 12 2010, 06:37 PM) *
Finally got rid of that bloody Lancer hey?

Copies should do fine. you could go for a drive to Graham's Street Wheels and Tyres in slack creek they usually have a good selection of FPV copies etc. Could also try Ebay...

p.s You doing a new system in the new falcon?


yep lancer is gone. new system? you will just have to wait and see. this year will be quiet but may be back on the scene next year.

QUOTE (Micko @ Jul 12 2010, 07:15 PM) *
I sold mine for $1950 with no rubber. Have seen sets going for 2500 with no rubber. Id rather genuine... But that said, QLDS Best Wheels and Tyres at Geebung do copies in 20s for around 1500 with tyres IIRC.


yea around the 2grand mark seems to be what im seeing for 2nd hand wheels. do you have an address for the shop @ geebung as i often visit the area for work.

Nikked
Post #10

QUOTE (67-FKD @ Jul 12 2010, 06:15 PM) *
http://www.wheelking.com.au/

they are sponsors on ford forums, lots of happy customers there....


They sell genuine ford wheels, so they are a good choice.

Oz_GTRV
Post #11

My mate just bought a fg xr6t and is in same situation as you.... however another mate of ours suggested this website... http://www.thewheeldeal.com.au/index.php?cPath=2_221_231 hope it helps ya out.

Micko
Post #12

QUOTE (RHI-SEE @ Jul 12 2010, 07:21 PM) *
yea around the 2grand mark seems to be what im seeing for 2nd hand wheels. do you have an address for the shop @ geebung as i often visit the area for work.


Umm... On the roundabout on Bilsen Road I think. Google?

Twist
Post #13

QUOTE (Micko @ Jul 12 2010, 07:57 PM) *
Umm... On the roundabout on Bilsen Road I think. Google?

Robinson Rd.

JB
Post #14

QUOTE (Twist @ Jul 12 2010, 09:15 PM) *
Robinson Rd.

wow, nice full stop

your both right

the corner of bilsen and robinson road EAST to be exact

.

corkey
Post #15

wheels are called dark argents. u can buy them non-genuine in 20" now.....paul from Queensland best wheels and tyres

JB
Post #16

QUOTE (corkey @ Jul 12 2010, 09:40 PM) *
wheels are called dark argents. u can buy them non-genuine in 20" now.....paul from Queensland best wheels and tyres



I assume you didnt go to the effort of reading the thread and just repeated information

QUOTE (Micko @ Jul 12 2010, 07:15 PM) *
QLDS Best Wheels and Tyres at Geebung do copies in 20s for around 1500 with tyres IIRC.

QUOTE (Oz_GTRV @ Jul 12 2010, 06:07 PM) *
but dark agents are quite a nice rim for the fords.
corkey
Post #17

QUOTE (JB @ Jul 12 2010, 09:43 PM) *
I assume you didnt go to the effort of reading the thread and just repeated information



look mate i just answered a guys question, not gonna read every fuc&* post. i have bought a few sets of rims there now and he has got what he wants. stop being a douch!!

warney
Post #18

QUOTE (corkey @ Jul 12 2010, 09:48 PM) *
look mate i just answered a guys question, not gonna read every fuc&* post. i have bought a few sets of rims there now and he has got what he wants. stop being a douch!!



douche, maybe read , and ya could have saved the use of your keyboard ???

Twist
Post #19

QUOTE (JB @ Jul 12 2010, 09:36 PM) *
wow, nice full stop

your both right

the corner of bilsen and robinson road EAST to be exact

.

Fuck you're good. A full stop because I ended what I saying/typing. Get it ?


Don't see what you're trying to get at.

Anchor
Post #20

Don't bother with the genuines. 99% of people aren't going to notice.

Go for a clean set of aftermarket ones. Imo, make sure you lower it a little too. Will finish it off as the utes have that huge ass gap between the wheel and the guard.

If you can, go for a set with some width on the rear. Might have to get them custom made though? Not too sure...

RHI-SEE
Post #21

just got a qoute from a mob down south. 'prestige wheels'.
will be going for a drive on the weekend to all the pre mentioned places. tax money going to good use.

henz
Post #22

If your not in a rush hiro are bringing out 20 by 9.5s soon, which will fill the back of the ute up a bit better.

typeX
Post #23

not many people are really going to notice if they are non genuine. Just buy the cheaper copy, if they are decent quality.

TUF120
Post #24

They do a 17", 18", 19" and staggered 20" in the Dark Argents. They also do a 20x9.5 with +20 offset to fill the rear gaurds of the FG ute.

18" & 19" in pre AU Falcon for the early fitments also.
Sick SR
Post #25

speedy cobalts look similar i saw a set on an xr6 turbo looks nice

RHI-SEE
Post #26

QUOTE (TUF120 @ Jul 14 2010, 02:31 PM) *
They do a 17", 18", 19" and staggered 20" in the Dark Argents. They also do a 20x9.5 with +20 offset to fill the rear gaurds of the FG ute.

18" & 19" in pre AU Falcon for the early fitments also.


gday bud. where abouts is this? ive only seen the dark agents in the 19's or 20's?

Micko
Post #27

You should lower it before you get wheels. You should buy my springs...

TUF120
Post #28

QUOTE (RHI-SEE @ Jul 14 2010, 06:25 PM) *
gday bud. where abouts is this? ive only seen the dark agents in the 19's or 20's?


They are recent additions to the 19 & 20" range from the same supplier.

Try Qld Best or Brisbane Mobile Tyres

150 BAD
Post #29

IMO the FG's really do need the staggered fitment to fill the monstrous rear guards.

Genuine or copy? depends if the difference is noticeable, are all the lines on the spokes there on the copies? Hunt around for decent condition second hand genuines, failing that, brand new copies. be careful if you DO buy second hand ones that they ARE genuine though!

I ask though, why are you choosing the Dark Argents over the usual aftermarket options? Some aftermarket ones look absolutely supurb and will keep the ute from looking like the one beside it at the supermarket. Though, I will say a 20' staggered fitment in the Dark Argents will keep people wondering, and would be cool.

And lastly, x2 for Grahame at 'Street Wheels And Tyres' in Moss st

  • Member Login

    If you have a BoostCruising account enter your user name and password into the yellow box.

    Alternatively, you can quickly login with Facebook.

    If you don't have an account create one below.

    Create Account
  • Forgotten your password?
  • Login with Facebook

    Login using your Facebook account!

THIS TOPIC HAS BEEN ARCHIVED
2 User(s) are reading this topic (2 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
Loading...
x