rims

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 01:56 PM

ok so im getting new rims for my fairmont.
its an ef and its white. it will be manual in a month! woo hoo
any way. im buying myself wheels for chrissy. i am leaning towards 19in mk11 typhoon rims from wheelmags. i want either black or shadow chrome because i think it looks good on white. anyone have any other opinions? if you know price aswell that would be good. pics are always helpful but i really just want opinions.
cheers

**Sorted** · 17-12-2007, 02:51 PM

18” BF Mark I on White

19” BF Mark II on White

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 02:53 PM

your a legend! the mk11's look fantastic!!! are they illegal though? because aren't you only allowed 2in above what it came out with? if so had any troubles? could i also ask what your suspension set up is? i have monroe gt gas shocks and kings superlows all round on the way.

bentles · 17-12-2007, 03:20 PM

the top one is on lows all round( i think)
the other is on superlow front SSL rear but could be wrong....

klawsterfobik · 17-12-2007, 03:27 PM

You're correct xy351, 2" above the largest diameter available for that model.

EL GT's came out with 17's so you would be allowed to upgrade to 19's, although i'm not sure if thats allowed because they were a Tickford car not a Ford? Like FPV, or HSV...

Why not just get 18's?

bentles · 17-12-2007, 03:36 PM

i dont remember anyone in the club ever getting defected for having 19's....

yet so many have them

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 04:01 PM

yeah but mine is an ef not an el so the gt doesnt help me i dont think. i think ill go for the mk 11's. i want 19's because i just think they look alot better. i like the sound of 19's with nexen tyres for $1980. anyone know the damage if i do get defected?

raised by monkeys · 17-12-2007, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xy351

yeah but mine is an ef not an el so the gt doesnt help me i dont think. i think ill go for the mk 11's. i want 19's because i just think they look alot better. i like the sound of 19's with nexen tyres for $1980. anyone know the damage if i do get defected?

dont worry about that... looking better is way more important than worrying about getting deffected. Ive had 19's on my ef for a while, no problem yet (for added insurance ive put a BA tyre placard on the inside of my door)

raised by monkeys · 17-12-2007, 04:48 PM

raised by monkeys · 17-12-2007, 04:49 PM

MotherNatureVer2 · 17-12-2007, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by raised by monkeys

dont worry about that... looking better is way more important than worrying about getting deffected. Ive had 19's on my ef for a while, no problem yet (for added insurance ive put a BA tyre placard on the inside of my door)

This is not something that we as a club condone nor recommend.

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 04:59 PM

its just that im on my p's and i dont want to lose it

bentles · 17-12-2007, 05:04 PM

defect is no big deal

especially if you dont cop the 182$ fine

just go to vicroads and show them ur car to get it signed off (minor)
or get a rwc and get that signed off for a major(they dont even look at ur car at vicroads)

what state are u in? if not vic my post is useless

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 05:08 PM

haha sorry mate your post is useless as im in queensland. what is the outcome of getting in 'signed up'?

klawsterfobik · 17-12-2007, 06:06 PM

ok... to put it simply.

Your car will be un-roadworthy with the 19's on it, sure it'll look hot, but if you hit someone, or write your car off with those wheels on it your insurance company will simply say "insurance void due to un-roadworthyness"

Better off going for 18's that are legal, and being covered by your insurance.

Having VicRoads sign your car off just means that it is in a Roadworthy condition again, ie the infractions that caused it to un-roadworthy have been rectified.

O/T does that top EF with the 18's on it have a Skyline front bar on it?

Rob · 17-12-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by klawsterfobik

You're correct xy351, 2" above the largest diameter available for that model.

EL GT's came out with 17's so you would be allowed to upgrade to 19's, although i'm not sure if thats allowed because they were a Tickford car not a Ford? Like FPV, or HSV...

Why not just get 18's?

I wonder the same thing, because, for example, if HSV have an 18inch wheel for the VT series, does that mean an Exec is limited to having 17inch or 18inch (15 standard)?

Sorry to use Holden as an example, it was just an easy one.

MISSN2 · 17-12-2007, 06:11 PM

yeah the top ones mine and it does not have a skyline front bar on it!

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 06:13 PM

i spoke to insurance today and they said it was fine as long as the wheels are street legal. they said it was absoloutely fine.

**Sorted** · 17-12-2007, 06:27 PM

Okay no one here "OZEcruisers" are experts when it comes to the Road Traffic Act so here are some facts as listed in this thread by some one who does know:- http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=4160

PART 2 - ROAD TRAFFIC ACT

1. Wheel track variation
c) Queensland
Passenger vehicle - the wheel track may be increased by up to 26mm over the maximum standard wheel track as specified by the vehicle manufacturer for that particular model. This applies to most vehicle except front wheel drives. An exception to this rule applies to Volkswagen types 1-2-3 - refer to page number 7 for details.

2. Change to Wheels

c) Queensland
Wheels up to 26mm wider than the largest optional wheel recommend by the vehicle manufacturer for the vehicle can be fitted without the need to notify the QTA (Queensland Transport Authority) (4WD- Four wheel drive off road passenger vehicles and Volkswagen types 1-2-3 vehicle excepted) All wheels must be of the same diameter and width unless otherwise specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

The replacement for (4WD) Four Wheel Drive off road passenger vehicles are generally subject to the aforementioned requirements, however with the following variations that takes into account the special construction and operation of these vehicles.

The wheel rim must not exceed the manufacturer's standard minimum wheel rim width by more than 51 mm for the specific vehicle series. Where the manufacturer offers the option of a wider wheel rim, the maximum allowable width will be regarded as the width of the optional wide wheel rim, or the width of the standard wheel plus 51 mm, whichever is the greatest.

The fitting of replacement alloy or steel wheels and alterations to the manufacturer's tyre, wheel rim and wheel track specification are approved for all Volkswagen types 1-2-3 vehicles subject to the general conditions outline herein with the following special conditions;

The maximum wheel rim width must not exceed 177.8mm (7.00")

The offset of each wheel must lie within the range of +40mm and +11 mm. Note; the majority of these vehicles were manufactured with wheels having an offset of +40mm

Seriously your on the net so look up the Road Authority in your state to get the facts

ORSM4L · 17-12-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bentles

the other is on superlow front SSL rear but could be wrong....

Correct

P.s
No copying my wheels

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**Sorted** · 17-12-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM4L

Correct

P.s
No copying my wheels

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Your selling your car so they wont be your wheels soon..................

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ORSM4L · 17-12-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by DRHEMI

Your selling your car so they wont be your wheels soon..................

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Sale has been "posponed" till march-april next year. So there mine for another 4 months or so

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM4L

Sale has been "posponed" till march-april next year. So there mine for another 4 months or so

ill buy your wheels before you sell your car!!!!!

this may sound stupid but i dont understand. did all that hi tech information mean that i can or cannot have 1's on my ef?

bentles · 17-12-2007, 07:37 PM

legally no, but nothings gonna happen

ORSM4L · 17-12-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by xy351

ill buy your wheels before you sell your car!!!!!

this may sound stupid but i dont understand. did all that hi tech information mean that i can or cannot have 1's on my ef?

Sorry mate, wheels stay with the car at this stage.

As for legalities I'm really not to sure, but I figure if you don't drive like a tool then you don't attract unwanted attention.

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 07:45 PM

haha no worries mate i didnt like my chances. if you change your mind let me know. p plates attract unwanted attention thats the problem.

Gohan · 17-12-2007, 09:37 PM

heheh P plates on Falcons Cops rather get Commodores with P plates not falcons i have driven my 95 Fairmont for 2 years now havent been pulled over mind u he is compleatly stock cept zorst but soon as rims go on the boys in blue may be intereasted in me heheh

if ur stock rims are 15's u may go up 2 sizes the legal limit is 17s but if ur car has 16s stock legal limit is 18s and that was comming from a mechanic from my old work

xy351 · 17-12-2007, 10:39 PM

am i going to lose my license if i get caught or is it just the fine?

**Sorted** · 17-12-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by xy351

am i going to lose my license if i get caught or is it just the fine?

LOL, you wont loose your licence with 19"'s.................or 20"s............

ALTHOUGH if you are doing something illegal then it does not matter if they are 15"s........

You may attract more attention as your on your P's, I would stick with 18"s if I was you, they still look good, the tyres are cheaper, the rims are cheaper.

Your asking too many questions so the wheel size is obviously worrying you, really be SAFE than SORRY!

bentles · 17-12-2007, 11:18 PM

man just do it you will regret not getting 19s.
id say its about 99% chance nothing will happen...