The official alloy wheel show-off thread. Lets see your rims!

SuperSelect · 23rd May 2010, 17:08

@BolBolero:
Aaaahhhh - finally she appears ! The alloys and tyres are looking like a million bucks man !!

blackfire_9 · 23rd May 2010, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

Prakhar DI turbo is very much in production,it is on sale and comes in various variants,along with a Crde which is sold in just one variant
@Bolbolero,nice rims and tyres.

Hey thanks for correcting me there Akshay. However, I had been under this impression since some time now, after a friend told me that it is no more in production at one of the get-togethers in Delhi (of a different online community). Hopefully, I can fulfill my desire soon

Take care.

akshay4587 · 23rd May 2010, 17:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by SumitBahl

Very nice rims.
BTW, did you paint the letters white on the tyres or is this how they came?

Let me answer this
Sumit,yokohoma Geolanders in 15" come with white lettering.
and 16" come without it.
@prakhar,it might not be available in delhi since April 2010 as it is not BS4 Compliant,everywhere else it is available.

blackfire_9 · 23rd May 2010, 18:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

@prakhar,it might not be available in delhi since April 2010 as it is not BS4 Compliant,everywhere else it is available.

Gosh

I wish I had done my MBA, or studied harder for the entrance exams after 12th (to get into a better college & hence better pay).

By the way, would you be aware if there is anything in the offing from Mahindra as a replacement to this, post April 2010?

blackfire_9 · 23rd May 2010, 19:28

Here'sa picture of my Neo 12".

akshay4587 · 23rd May 2010, 19:40

Looks pretty neat prakhar,machined black on a black car has always been a hot combo

blackfire_9 · 23rd May 2010, 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by akshay4587

Looks pretty neat prakhar,machined black on a black car has always been a hot combo

Thanks Akshay, appreciate the compliment.

Actually, initially I had decided on the Silver machined look, with the impression that the entire wheel would be machined. But I learnt later that the insides of a Silver machined rim are painted silver, & not machined. So, the choice was clearly the black machined finish.

Also, the hub caps are a pain. They are very delicate & one of them actually cracked during the installation. I am thinking of some way to reinforce them, mainly the flat portion towards the back, so that when the rim is removed & the cap is to be removed, it does not crack there when tapped to get it loose.

Take care.

BolBolero · 24th May 2010, 07:55

Guys thanks for the comments.

@ Akshay thanks for clarifying to Sumit regarding the lettering.
O.T. Hows the M-Hawk doing?

Now I have to find a better cleaner for the car, if I don't want the alloys and tires to look like one of the snaps (all spotted and dirty)

@blackfire_9, nice looking alloys. Wait for some time, lots of things in the offing from Mahindra. I am also waiting!

@SuperSelect, your Swift looks grand too. Never noticed it much when i saw her on road, but with the snaps posted, must say, Killer Looks!

yzfrj · 24th May 2010, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

Because it's a mirror image

The picture has been flipped horizontally.

Why in the world did you do that ?
Care to "enlighten" me

blackfire_9 · 25th May 2010, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by BolBolero

@blackfire_9, nice looking alloys. Wait for some time, lots of things in the offing from Mahindra. I am also waiting!

Hey buddy,

Thanks.

Yeah, actually, I have no option but to wait due to financial constraints. So that may just turn out to be a good thing then

Take care & drive safe.

Regards.

nvc_4125 · 6th June 2010, 15:07

here i post my car's pics with new alloy wheels.

it cost me 16000/- with fitting.

brand: neo wheels

size: 14" X 5.5"

Vik0728 · 7th June 2010, 12:44

Hey guys, New ride, New Wheels!!

Make - Platti Premium Edition
Size - 14", 6J
Cost - 4K a Piece

Rubber - Marangoni
Size - 195/60/88V
Cost - 2.9K a piece

mobike008 · 7th June 2010, 13:04

Vick, lovely alloys. They suit your white car perfectly. However, the bottom portion of your car seems dented/rusted? Or is it just my eyes fooling me?

Also what is 88V in your tyre specification?

Nikhilb2008 · 7th June 2010, 13:14

88 is the load rating. V is the speed rating.

Vik0728 · 7th June 2010, 13:54

Thank you Mobike008 and yes these Alloys were actually Hand picked by my Wifey!!

Rust?? I don't think so buddy. The car is less than 2 weeks old and my guess is that its either the angle of the snap or the mud collected due to the recent outing!! :(

As Nikhil has mentioned, 88 is the Load rating of the tyre and V stands for speed rating. Technically, these tyres can handle speeds of over 250Kmph.
Good that I don't have a speedo with that kinda numbers!! hahaha

23rd May 2010, 17:08	#3001
SuperSelect Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai. Posts: 1,806 Thanked: 248 Times View My Garage	@BolBolero: Aaaahhhh - finally she appears ! The alloys and tyres are looking like a million bucks man !!
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23rd May 2010, 19:28	#3005
blackfire_9 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: India Posts: 1,075 Thanked: 192 Times	Here'sa picture of my Neo 12". Attached Thumbnails Last edited by blackfire_9 : 23rd May 2010 at 19:45. Reason: Had pasted the wrong picture previously
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23rd May 2010, 19:40	#3006
akshay4587 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chandigarh/Mohali/Ambala Cantt Posts: 4,157 Thanked: 4,722 Times View My Garage	Looks pretty neat prakhar,machined black on a black car has always been a hot combo
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24th May 2010, 07:55	#3008
BolBolero BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 369 Thanked: 271 Times	Guys thanks for the comments. @ Akshay thanks for clarifying to Sumit regarding the lettering. O.T. Hows the M-Hawk doing? Now I have to find a better cleaner for the car, if I don't want the alloys and tires to look like one of the snaps (all spotted and dirty) @blackfire_9, nice looking alloys. Wait for some time, lots of things in the offing from Mahindra. I am also waiting! @SuperSelect, your Swift looks grand too. Never noticed it much when i saw her on road, but with the snaps posted, must say, Killer Looks!
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6th June 2010, 15:07	#3011
nvc_4125 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Surat Posts: 39 Thanked: Once	here i post my car's pics with new alloy wheels. it cost me 16000/- with fitting. brand: neo wheels size: 14" X 5.5" Attached Thumbnails
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7th June 2010, 12:44	#3012
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,068 Thanked: 3,306 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, New ride, New Wheels!! Make - Platti Premium Edition Size - 14", 6J Cost - 4K a Piece Rubber - Marangoni Size - 195/60/88V Cost - 2.9K a piece Attached Thumbnails
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7th June 2010, 13:04	#3013
mobike008 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 11,998 Thanked: 17,168 Times View My Garage	Vick, lovely alloys. They suit your white car perfectly. However, the bottom portion of your car seems dented/rusted? Or is it just my eyes fooling me? Also what is 88V in your tyre specification?
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7th June 2010, 13:14	#3014
Nikhilb2008 Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 5,194 Thanked: 10,178 Times	88 is the load rating. V is the speed rating.
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7th June 2010, 13:54	#3015
Vik0728 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,068 Thanked: 3,306 Times View My Garage	Thank you Mobike008 and yes these Alloys were actually Hand picked by my Wifey!! Rust?? I don't think so buddy. The car is less than 2 weeks old and my guess is that its either the angle of the snap or the mud collected due to the recent outing!! :( As Nikhil has mentioned, 88 is the Load rating of the tyre and V stands for speed rating. Technically, these tyres can handle speeds of over 250Kmph. Good that I don't have a speedo with that kinda numbers!! hahaha
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