alloys(12-inch) for M800?.

josephjj · 9th November 2005, 00:47

Is it advisable to go in for alloys(12-inch) for M800?.

Any ideas where art-black alloys may be available?

gr8guzzler · 9th November 2005, 02:13

Yes you can go for 12" alloys for the 800...

fieroid · 9th November 2005, 02:19

yeah, why not.,....
u could pick a set of alloys from aura for m-800....its lighter than teh stock rims for sure and will offer better handling..

Rudra Sen · 9th November 2005, 07:48

Aura would be a good choice. In fact they've better designs now. It was pretty ordinary range when I bought mine

srasania · 9th November 2005, 08:58

Yeah - I too would recommend going in for Indian alloys with warranty..I had Chrome Plated Neowheels 14 inches for my NHC,and the chrome plating has started to peel off(within 4 months) on it's own at certain places in all 4 alloys..Neowheels is replacing all 4 alloys free of cost !

Neowheels and Aura-both manufacture 12 inch alloy wheels..so,dude,go in for them.
sr

ThE_DoN · 9th November 2005, 17:24

How much do decent 12'' cost... Wat is the price range of aura ?

nitrous · 9th November 2005, 17:56

10-12k for a set of 12 inchers. The recommended brands are Aura or Neo. Srasania's experience is proof for that.

josephjj · 9th November 2005, 19:36

Hmm...is it true, that on the bad roads that we have, it is possible that the alloys could be chipped/damaged? especially since we are talking about 12-inch alloys here.

Also, is it ok if the current 145/70 R12 radials are retained, while going in for the alloy rims?

jkdas · 9th November 2005, 21:05

mate get go to bharat tyres or sort for alloys and wheels i guess. car accessory shops too have, but see to get good company ones.

and maybe popular/mgf guys may too have alloys. they did have at kottyam ( aura ones). just see where you can get for lowest price.

and unless you are ver rash and careless, i dont think you may have problems.

srasania · 9th November 2005, 22:46

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Originally Posted by josephjj

Hmm...is it true, that on the bad roads that we have, it is possible that the alloys could be chipped/damaged? especially since we are talking about 12-inch alloys here.

Also, is it ok if the current 145/70 R12 radials are retained, while going in for the alloy rims?

Dude,jkdas rightly said - only if you're careless,the alloys can get damaged..otherwise,they are better than normal rims..lightweight + more durable.

I don't think there should be any problem with 145/70/R12 radials..
But as I previously mentioned..please go in for alloys with warranty - worth the buck..my experience with neowheels says it all.

cheers,
sr

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josephjj Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	alloys(12-inch) for M800?. Is it advisable to go in for alloys(12-inch) for M800?. Any ideas where art-black alloys may be available?
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gr8guzzler BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 653 Thanked: 87 Times View My Garage	Yes you can go for 12" alloys for the 800...
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9th November 2005, 02:19	#3
fieroid BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: bangalore Posts: 706 Thanked: 305 Times	yeah, why not.,.... u could pick a set of alloys from aura for m-800....its lighter than teh stock rims for sure and will offer better handling..
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Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,657 Thanked: 6,622 Times View My Garage	Aura would be a good choice. In fact they've better designs now. It was pretty ordinary range when I bought mine
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srasania BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 321 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	Yeah - I too would recommend going in for Indian alloys with warranty..I had Chrome Plated Neowheels 14 inches for my NHC,and the chrome plating has started to peel off(within 4 months) on it's own at certain places in all 4 alloys..Neowheels is replacing all 4 alloys free of cost ! Neowheels and Aura-both manufacture 12 inch alloy wheels..so,dude,go in for them. sr
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ThE_DoN BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 121 Thanked: Once	How much do decent 12'' cost... Wat is the price range of aura ?
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9th November 2005, 17:56	#7
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	10-12k for a set of 12 inchers. The recommended brands are Aura or Neo. Srasania's experience is proof for that.
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josephjj Newbie Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 6 Thanked: 0 Times	Hmm...is it true, that on the bad roads that we have, it is possible that the alloys could be chipped/damaged? especially since we are talking about 12-inch alloys here. Also, is it ok if the current 145/70 R12 radials are retained, while going in for the alloy rims?
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9th November 2005, 21:05	#9
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,493 Times View My Garage	mate get go to bharat tyres or sort for alloys and wheels i guess. car accessory shops too have, but see to get good company ones. and maybe popular/mgf guys may too have alloys. they did have at kottyam ( aura ones). just see where you can get for lowest price. and unless you are ver rash and careless, i dont think you may have problems.
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