Guest Dcowan1991 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 (edited) I am having to get a new set of alloys.. i like the 19" alloys i have but ive been informed that they are so badly corroded that they cannot be painted.. So i am left with 1 choice and that is to buy new ones. Can you post pictures of any alloys you think would suit a silver supra.. preferably not black alloys as i think they are too common nowadays. Thanks Edited November 15, 2012 by Dcowan1991 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 What's your budget? What kind of style do you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dcowan1991 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 similar to the ones i have at the moment.. £1000 is about my maximum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 When you say corroded i guess your on about the chrome on them is flaking off in places ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=275879 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=280416 Either of these would probably be your best bet, and you'll still have some pennies in your pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have a set of very good quality lightweight 18" forged wheels for sale http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?278672-Volk-F-Zero-Challenge-Wheels&highlight=volk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Is sand/soda blasting them not an option, then painting? You wouldn't get a chrome finish like before but could go for a bright silver or even a gunmetal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Can you not sandblast them? then have them powder coated? EDIT - Same as Jim above.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dcowan1991 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 the guy said that if he was to sand blast them then it would go through the alloy itself.. if i was to tap one of the spokes with a hammer it would snap.. so they are unsafe and unusable.. I have seen a set of BBS alloys that have got me interested.. they are brand new from the guy himself.. hes cut the price and everything because of the hassle.. ill let you all know whats happening tomorrow. cheers folks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 the guy said that if he was to sand blast them then it would go through the alloy itself.. if i was to tap one of the spokes with a hammer it would snap.. so they are unsafe and unusable.. I have seen a set of BBS alloys that have got me interested.. they are brand new from the guy himself.. hes cut the price and everything because of the hassle.. ill let you all know whats happening tomorrow. cheers folks So this guy is saying he has a brand new set if BBS rims, and has "cut" the price for you for the hassle, after telling you that you're alloys are unsafe and would break if you hit them with a hammer? This would mean they would shatter if you hit a pot hole. Before doing anything, I would get a second opinion. Sound s to me that he is taking you for a mug, and trying to guarantee the sale of a set of rims, and would probably take yours off your hands to save you getting rid of them. At which point, he would probably sandblast them, paint them, and sell those for a massive profit also. I'm always wary of people who "just so happen" to have a "perfect solution" to a "problem" you were not even aware you had. Just my views from what has been quoted. If it is a trader on here you have taken the wheels to, I apologise, no harm meant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dcowan1991 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 This is a second opinion mate.. he sand blasted one of them and they have started to crumble.. i suspected that they were finished because of the corrosion.. they were chrome plated and from what i have heard this doesnt do alloys any good because of the weather.. i will be taking the wheels away with me.. Its an establishment called SKIDZ in Falkirk.. Big company up here so the choice to buy the new ones from him was going to be a good chance anyway.. cheers for the concern though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sideexitsupra Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Not an obvious choice, but consider white wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Lexus GS300 Sport TTE wheels are the best I've seen for a silver car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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