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17-11-2005, 02:53 AM
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Location: South Australia
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hi,
new to this site and with cars in general, so bear with me. where is the best place to buy mag wheels for the best value in SA? I do not really want to spend more than $400 bucks all up. Am i being realistic here? I got an AU1 99 sedan. before i forget, i was planning of installing an lpg tank. would this cause a problem for me. the car has travelled 115k and i plan to keep it say for another 3 years min. thanks |
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17-11-2005, 03:31 AM
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Hi Flexinau, it could be an idea to keep an eye in the for sale section, often people will ugrade thier rims and sell thier current ones of a bit cheaper.
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17-11-2005, 07:07 AM
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Hi flexinau
Check out e-bay and type in AU falcon and you see all sorts of goodies there. A set of XR6 with spent rubber usually go for about $320 to $400. Tickford mags from about $600 with no rubber. For $400 you ae probably going to only get 15inch wheels which were the standard size for the Series 1. If you can, go for minimum 16 but even better, 17+ |
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17-11-2005, 03:34 PM
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I got a secondhand set off a guy here, in the for sale section. They BA series 1 XRs, 17's and they cost me $600. In my avatar, is the car without them, and if you go to members galleries, and find the monty, thats how it is now. I really like them and I find there is more traction then before, the car doesnt feel as light (the steering feels heavier), and it straightened out the steering. Its a little bit bumpier ride, but for the pros, it was money well spent.
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17-11-2005, 08:38 PM
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Where are you located? There is a new and used wheel and tyre place on Grand Junction Road at Wingfield. Its a bright yellow place on the right hand side heading west and you cant miss it. Have a look in there as they do have some good deals.
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18-11-2005, 12:45 AM
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Thanks for the advice guys. I am learning more from this site.
MrAUII - I live in the western suburbs, do you know of the name or address of the bright yellow place? |
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18-11-2005, 01:38 AM
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They are right! I got a full set of Ford AU2 16 inch rave mags still brand new in the Ford boxes for $270 including caps & nuts. Be patient & good luck.
p.s The BA xt 17's look brilliant on the AU check out monty's site.
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18-11-2005, 06:42 PM
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New & Used Tyre Mart
435 Grand Junction Road, Wingfield 8244 4202 or 1089 South Road, Melrose Park 8374 2612 I am in no way connected with this business but have used them and been very happy with service, referred a couple of people and they have been happy too.
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18-11-2005, 07:39 PM
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Just keep looking every where. I got my 17's with new rubber for 500 from ebay not too long ago.
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