StescoG66 8 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 Going to put these on my GT while I refurb my teledials (17"). Got these they were a bit knackered, so have spruced them up somewhat. Don't know what they'll look like on the car but I can't help feeling I'm gonna like them and they'll stay on . Sacrilege I know as Alfas generally look best with Alfa wheels. Your opinions sought and appreciated. Pardon the poor mobile phone pic too. I have since wet n'dried them a bit more and re-lacquered them and TBH look the dogs For the record, they came off a GTV and are ET35 so fit just dandy. Also toying with getting new rubber on the Teles once I have dorted them and going up to 225/45 17" and my query is while there is reference to tyre pressures in the manual for these tyres, no variants are actually shown as having them fitted. Anybody running this size and what are the results? Alternatively what are the thoughts with regard to perhaps putting on 205/50 17's to give a bit more sidewall to cushion out our shitty roads?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 Can't help you with the techy bit but aesthetically I like the look of that wheel Not a huge fan of the teledial myself, prefer a multispoke generally. (There, I've said it ) You'll know for sure once you get them on and I wouldn't feel too bad about not fitting the teles. Tey'll even fetch you a fair price which will make you feel better I'm sure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 Can't help you with the techy bit but aesthetically I like the look of that wheel Not a huge fan of the teledial myself, prefer a multispoke generally. (There, I've said it ) You'll know for sure once you get them on and I wouldn't feel too bad about not fitting the teles. Tey'll even fetch you a fair price which will make you feel better I'm sure you will burn in hell for that comment!! nice looking wheels will look fab on a GT seen them before on one well that style anyway, get some pics up when they are on, post a pic with the GT with teles on if youve got one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhc 28 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 Quite a few alloy wheel websites have been tyre size calculators to work out what size tyres you can use without affecting the standard rolling radius. Personally I never found 45's to be too harsh, but but I also do everything round on 30's for a couple of years, and had 7j 40's stretched onto 9j wheels, and so my opinion of what's harsh is a bit warped. I like those wheels, they're not too lairy but stand out enough to be an improvement imo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StescoG66 8 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 Now fitted. Can't make my mind up though whther I like or not. Just so different tothe Teles. Despite both being 17" these just look smaller somehow . . . . . Have lost centrecaps though so will need to get replacements Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sphinx 7 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 They do look...small. It's kinda weird actually. Nice wheels, just they look too much like castor wheels on the gt... I'm sorry but I don't like it D: Sent from my HTC EVO 3D X515m using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anjenha 44 Report post Posted December 18, 2011 God they do look tiny How odd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LJ_GQV 115 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Looks good, maybe its the gap between the wheel arches which makes them look smaller ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 mmmmmmm Not quite right. They do look little Think the silver is a bit wrong for the car. Sorry, I wanted to like them and tey are nice wheels but not quite right fitted Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smaky 73 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Going to put these on my GT while I refurb my teledials (17"). Got these they were a bit knackered, so have spruced them up somewhat. Don't know what they'll look like on the car but I can't help feeling I'm gonna like them and they'll stay on . Sacrilege I know as Alfas generally look best with Alfa wheels. Your opinions sought and appreciated. Pardon the poor mobile phone pic too. I have since wet n'dried them a bit more and re-lacquered them and TBH look the dogs For the record, they came off a GTV and are ET35 so fit just dandy. Also toying with getting new rubber on the Teles once I have dorted them and going up to 225/45 17" and my query is while there is reference to tyre pressures in the manual for these tyres, no variants are actually shown as having them fitted. Anybody running this size and what are the results? Alternatively what are the thoughts with regard to perhaps putting on 205/50 17's to give a bit more sidewall to cushion out our shitty roads?? Very Beemeresque and rancid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 The alfa puritan has spoketh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divadiva 15 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 They do look kind of small. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdar 62 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 I was going to say I think they look really good But I better stick with Majority and say that I don't think they look quite right. Although as a temporary measure they'll be fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StescoG66 8 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 I suspect the Teledials will go back on when I eventually refurb them. However these will be kept for when I eventually sell the car and the Teledials will get sold separately . . . . . Going to get the teles blasted and either re-paint or polish to an aluminium shine like the flat surfaces are on these wheels I just fitted. However - I did notice the Teles markedly heavier to carry and strangely the car now feels more nimble and less lead booted on the road. Or I could be havering . . . . . Pic with Teles attached. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 They do look good on it Bigger too, which is odd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sphinx 7 Report post Posted December 19, 2011 Tele's look wayyyyy better. And I prefer multi spoke over tele's usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StescoG66 8 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Very Beemeresque and rancid. Say wotcha think why dontcha . . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WTI 59 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 I always want to not like teles now on alfas as they are a bit old hat Just cant though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StescoG66 8 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Well much to my - and many on heres - annoyance I think they are going to stay ON. As I said before these wheels are lighter than the Teledials and the difference in the cars behaviour is vast. It can't just be imagination as on the roads I drive every day there is a quickness of response I havent ever noticed before. And it doesn't seem to crash into bumps quite as badly either. Please tell me I am not imagining this someone . . . . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiffy 99 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 i think they look better then the tele's anyway, and if they handle better bonus!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Can't see that you're imagining it if there's that much of a difference. Keep them on and enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StescoG66 8 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Can someone explain the physics?? I know there is a difference in unsprung weight but can a few KG so low down on the car make such a vast difference to the way the car drives?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Wider wheels? Different tyre size giving more compression and more road conatact? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2spark 6 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Even though it's only a couple of KG, rotating mass is much heavier then stationary mass as it's multiplied. The lighter the wheel the less to multiply Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StescoG66 8 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Wider wheels? Different tyre size giving more compression and more road conatact? Nope tyres were swapped off the teles on to these wheels and in identical positions also. Pressures are between 35-37 psi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
