[Luv_Jaiswal]

Originally Posted by motorworks

Has anyone bought MOMO Winpro alloys? I plan to buy 15" of this in black finish for my Rapid. I was told by a well known dealer in Bangalore that MOMOs aren't good and that I should look at OZ or Sparco. Obviously these are closer to 45--50k whereas the MOMOs come for around 30k. Yes it's a given that the OZ brand of alloys may be of superior quality considering the cost, but my question is do I need to stay away from MOMOs? My other option is to look at skoda OEM alloys which are another 5-6k more expensive, the only grouse is that I spend more and yet I get chrome finish ones whereas the MOMOs are black.

Hey.
I'd go for the black Momos. There is nothing to worry about, I have a friend who has black Momos on his Merc. They look stunning and the quality is amazing too. Just be sure that the wheels are genuine. Markets are flooded with fakes.

Cheers,
Luv.

[suhaas307]

Originally Posted by motorworks

Has anyone bought MOMO Winpro alloys? I plan to buy 15" of this in black finish for my Rapid. I was told by a well known dealer in Bangalore that MOMOs aren't good and that I should look at OZ or Sparco. Obviously these are closer to 45--50k whereas the MOMOs come for around 30k. Yes it's a given that the OZ brand of alloys may be of superior quality considering the cost, but my question is do I need to stay away from MOMOs? My other option is to look at skoda OEM alloys which are another 5-6k more expensive, the only grouse is that I spend more and yet I get chrome finish ones whereas the MOMOs are black.

Try and snag the Rapid's gloss black wheel with the discreet white piping on the lip. I've seen one of the special-editions wear it, and I think it looks fantastic!

[motorworks]

Originally Posted by Luv_Jaiswal

Hey.

I'd go for the black Momos. There is nothing to worry about, I have a friend who has black Momos on his Merc. They look stunning and the quality is amazing too. Just be sure that the wheels are genuine. Markets are flooded with fakes.



Cheers,

Luv.

Thanks for the reassurance! I surely feel these MOMOS are better looking than the skoda original black ones. Will surely swap them sometime in the next 10 days.

Originally Posted by suhaas307

Try and snag the Rapid's gloss black wheel with the discreet white piping on the lip. I've seen one of the special-editions wear it, and I think it looks fantastic!

Hey thanks for the suggestion. Mine is a cappuccino beige, so may be red will look better with black alloys. Any idea how to get this red lip done?

[devilwearsprada]

Here's my 2006 Esteem, with some custom rims and tires.

Rims : Dennon Wheels, 15X114.3/15X100.
Tires : 195/45/15 Nankang NS2.

[vin11]

Originally Posted by devilwearsprada

Here's my 2006 Esteem, with some custom rims and tires.

Great set of wheels devilwearsprada. The ride is looking very clean except the LED lamps (Auxiliary lights or whatever they're called). I first thought the bumper was cracked and badly repaired, but it seems those lights are a hard fit between the two plastic pieces of the bumper (lower airdam). Why not cut some part of the upper/lower lip (of the air dam) to give a smoother look.

[devilwearsprada]

Originally Posted by vin11

Great set of wheels devilwearsprada. The ride is looking very clean except the LED lamps (Auxiliary lights or whatever they're called). I first thought the bumper was cracked and badly repaired, but it seems those lights are a hard fit between the two plastic pieces of the bumper (lower airdam). Why not cut some part of the upper/lower lip (of the air dam) to give a smoother look.

Well, thank you so much for the kind words.
I am looking for somebody to fit them better.
As of now the lights are a great help on low beam.
Here's another picture of the front wide stance!

[Neil Roy]

Hi all,
I have upgraded my Duster with R15 Alloys and 215/75 R15 Conti crosscontact ATs and these are the results. Duster OE comes with R16 rims.

[Twinn]

Originally Posted by Neil Roy

Hi all,
I have upgraded my Duster with R15 Alloys and 215/75 R15 Conti crosscontact ATs and these are the results. Duster OE comes with R16 rims

Its nice, liked the stance and look.

Any particular reason why you got R15? R16 would have been a better choice right.. . Since most of these vehicle have been already preprogrammed you might have marginal difference in the Speedo reading and L'l bit of mileage drop, just a guess!

Did the ride height reduce?

[Neil Roy]

Originally Posted by Twinn

Its nice, liked the stance and look.

Any particular reason why you got R15? R16 would have been a better choice right.. . Since most of these vehicle have been already preprogrammed we you'd might have marginal difference in the Speedo reading and L'l bit of mileage drop.

I regularly go to my estate inside kanyakumari wildlife sanctuary where roads are non existent and hence ATs are a prerequisite. All R16 ATs from good tyre companies are upward of Rs.8500/-, whereas there are endless options for R15 ATs starting from Rs.4900/- . Since I also needed a marginal increase in GC for these Off roading excursions to my estate, I figured that 215/75 R15 ATs will suit my requirements. R15 alloys cost me Rs.20000/- and R15 conti crosscontacts cost me Rs.6650/-. For an increase of Rs12000/- over OE tyres I got alloys and really butch looking tyres

[Twinn]

Originally Posted by Neil Roy

I regularly go to my estate inside kanyakumari wildlife sanctuary where roads are non existent and hence ATs are a prerequisite. All R16 ATs from good tyre companies are upward of Rs.8500/-, whereas there are endless options for R15 ATs starting from Rs.4900/- . Since I also needed a marginal increase in GC for these Off roading excursions to my estate, I figured that 215/75 R15 ATs will suit my requirements. R15 alloys cost me Rs.20000/- and R15 conti crosscontacts cost me Rs.6650/-. For an increase of Rs12000/- over OE tyres I got alloys and really butch looking tyres

I figured out cost effectiveness would the reason. But the compromise in the ride height might be something you will be worrying about the estate roads. All 3 of my 4x4 still manage to scrape something if we just take it light in our estates.

[Twinn]

Originally Posted by Neil Roy

over OE tyres I got alloys and really butch looking tyres

Looked at the other picture in another thread, looks like the ride height increased.

Looking nice with the new shoes. Enjoy the ride

[Dry Ice]

Originally Posted by devilwearsprada

Well, thank you so much for the kind words.
I am looking for somebody to fit them better.
As of now the lights are a great help on low beam.
Here's another picture of the front wide stance!
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OT: I think I spotted you near Atul Kataria chowk last Friday. Somewhere near Rakesh's garage. Was it you or am I mistaken? Sorry couldn't click.

[devilwearsprada]

Originally Posted by Dry Ice

OT: I think I spotted you near Atul Kataria chowk last Friday. Somewhere near Rakesh's garage. Was it you or am I mistaken? Sorry couldn't click.

Yes, should be me, what car were you in? Should have flashed beams :')

[Dry Ice]

Originally Posted by devilwearsprada

Yes, should be me, what car were you in? Should have flashed beams :')

I was in a Rocky Beige Scorpio. Before I could realize and act, you were off!

[pannags]

Here are pics of my S-Cross with the stock alloys (yes, they are) and tyres, followed by the swapped ones,


The wheel-cap inspired OEM alloys with JK Elanzo NXTs:






HRS Alloys with Goodyear Assurance tyres in stock size: