Getting your dreams

Supervinnie40 · 1st September 2017, 16:30

Every now and then you see something on the internet that inspires you to reach something. Or to get something.

Same with me.
When I first saw a picture of Trebor's Rover 75, I fell in love with those wheels. I saw a certain type of potential in the 75 that I never thought was there. The look with big wheels made the car look very different to the standard 16" wheels I had. That picture of his black R75 with those awesome wheels never left my brain, and I wanted them. I didn't wanted anything else, but those wheels. Nothing else would do!

So I started looking.

And I looked some more...

And I looked a lot more...

But nowhere did I find those R36 wheels that Trebor had on his car. I found plenty, but they either had the wrong stud pattern or a completely wrong offset. I was forced to step outside of my obsession and look for "second best" in order to achieve a reasonable look.
And even though I eventually found the Interlagos wheels that have been under my car for the last few years (which gets many compliments) I never got over the fact that I couldn't get my dream wheels.

The rims that started my search for another look for my car didn't really stop. I kept looking every now and then. But in 3 years I never found the right ones.
Eventually I contact Trebor himself to ask him where he got them and if he knows what brand they are. After a bit of a chat I was offered to buy them from him.
After a bit of a hassle with sorting shipping, they eventually arrived at my place today. And I feel like I just met my childhood hero. They are even better in real life then I thought.

Next week, they will go to a painter I have worked with a lot in the past, and he is gonna strip them completely, sandblast them and paint them in a custom silver-grey with extra clear coat. Which is going to make them look brand new, making my car look almost as awesome as Trebors stunning 75.

Its like Christmas came early this year

. It took more then 3 years, but I'm over the moon. These wheels don't just look like the ones that inspired me. They ARE the ones that inspired me. These are the real deal, the genuine article.

suzublu · 1st September 2017, 16:34

I do like a happy ending

Well done Vinnie, I've seen those wheels on Rob's car & they are lovely

You must post pics when you've fitted them

Dallas · 1st September 2017, 17:06

Lovely looking set of wheels, glad your dreams have come true.

I also like the rustic oak flooring, looks as good as the wheels.

BigBen · 1st September 2017, 17:08

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Originally Posted by Supervinnie40

Every now and then you see something on the internet that inspires you to reach something. Or to get something.

Same with me.
That picture of his black R75 with those awesome wheels never left my brain, and I wanted them. I didn't wanted anything else, but those wheels. Nothing else would do!

They are beautiful wheels,

Remind me of the ones on an Aston Martin DB9

Supervinnie40 · 1st September 2017, 17:10

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Originally Posted by Dallas

Lovely looking set of wheels, glad your dreams have come true.

I also like the rustic oak flooring, looks as good as the wheels.

Thanks, I won't disclose that the floor is vinyl :P lol.

The wheels should be repainted, coated and completely cured in about 2 months. Which might be just soon enough for a quick picture before the winter wheels have to go on the car.

BigBen · 1st September 2017, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Supervinnie40

Eventually I contact Trebor himself to ask him where he got them and if he knows what brand they are.

Just in case anyone is wondering, they are Omanyt Speedline alloys and they are available in both 18" and 19" 5x100 and 5x112 (which will fit with a set of adapter bolts)

They were used on the Passat (5x112), Golf R32(mk4), Golf R36(mk5), various Seat models (usually the faster Leons and Ibizas - Cupras etc for a while) and even some Skodas.

Supervinnie40 · 1st September 2017, 18:06

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Originally Posted by BigBen

Just in case anyone is wondering, they are Omanyt Speedline alloys and they are available in both 18" and 19" 5x100 and 5x112 (which will fit with a set of adapter bolts)

They were used on the Passat (5x112), Golf R32(mk4), Golf R36(mk5), various Seat models (usually the faster Leons and Ibizas - Cupras etc for a while) and even some Skodas.

I believe the 5x100 where never made larger then 18 inch, and the 19 inch have an offset of 35 or lower as far as I remember.
These are possibly replica's, because they have an offset of 45 (from the top of my head) and are 19" 5x100.

BigBen · 1st September 2017, 18:19

Yes, I believe the genuine 8J ones are ET 25-45 and the 7.5J are 50.. but I could be wrong

The Rovering Member · 1st September 2017, 21:55

Just in the interests of balance, l don't like that style of big wheel/liquorice strip tyre on any car & can only imagine them giving a very harsh ride to boot.

Ah well, horses for courses.

Glad you got your dream though.

ziggy72 · 1st September 2017, 22:18

it would look better (black 75) if it was lowered to close the gap between the arch and tyre.

1st September 2017, 16:30	#1
Supervinnie40 I really should get out more....... Rover 75 1.8 Club Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tilburg (Netherland) Posts: 2,615 Thanks: 572 Thanked 336 Times in 247 Posts	Getting your dreams Every now and then you see something on the internet that inspires you to reach something. Or to get something. Same with me. When I first saw a picture of Trebor's Rover 75, I fell in love with those wheels. I saw a certain type of potential in the 75 that I never thought was there. The look with big wheels made the car look very different to the standard 16" wheels I had. That picture of his black R75 with those awesome wheels never left my brain, and I wanted them. I didn't wanted anything else, but those wheels. Nothing else would do! So I started looking. And I looked some more... And I looked a lot more... But nowhere did I find those R36 wheels that Trebor had on his car. I found plenty, but they either had the wrong stud pattern or a completely wrong offset. I was forced to step outside of my obsession and look for "second best" in order to achieve a reasonable look. And even though I eventually found the Interlagos wheels that have been under my car for the last few years (which gets many compliments) I never got over the fact that I couldn't get my dream wheels. The rims that started my search for another look for my car didn't really stop. I kept looking every now and then. But in 3 years I never found the right ones. Eventually I contact Trebor himself to ask him where he got them and if he knows what brand they are. After a bit of a chat I was offered to buy them from him. After a bit of a hassle with sorting shipping, they eventually arrived at my place today. And I feel like I just met my childhood hero. They are even better in real life then I thought. Next week, they will go to a painter I have worked with a lot in the past, and he is gonna strip them completely, sandblast them and paint them in a custom silver-grey with extra clear coat. Which is going to make them look brand new, making my car look almost as awesome as Trebors stunning 75. Its like Christmas came early this year . It took more then 3 years, but I'm over the moon. These wheels don't just look like the ones that inspired me. They ARE the ones that inspired me. These are the real deal, the genuine article. __________________ Proud owner of the Dutch "Golden 75". A much loved Gold White Metallic Rover 75 1.8 na from 2000. Last edited by Supervinnie40; 1st September 2017 at 16:39..

1st September 2017, 18:19	#8
BigBen Loves to post R75 V8 Tourer, CDTi Auto Tourer (both Connie SE), MG ZT-T 190+, MG TF 115 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Here be Dragons! Posts: 490 Thanks: 106 Thanked 160 Times in 101 Posts	Yes, I believe the genuine 8J ones are ET 25-45 and the 7.5J are 50.. but I could be wrong __________________ S. Wales meets cancelled until further notice [SIGPIC]https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/image.php?u=23989&type=sigpic&dateline=1467731033[/SIGPIC] Past cars:- BL: Discovery 3.1 & V8 2WD pick-up, Rover 800 Vitesse Turbo Coupe, 820 SLi 180 Fastback, 600ti, Montego 2.0EFi VDP, Ital 1.3 Estate Ford: Transit Cosworth V6, Granada 2.9 V6 Scorpio & 2.8 V6 GL Volvo: 480 Turbo & 1.7 ES, 240 GLE Porsche: 944 2.7 Lux Audi: 100 ESE 20v Peugeot: 405 1.9 GR Talbot: Alpine 1.6 Rapier S

1st September 2017, 21:55	#9
The Rovering Member I really should get out more....... Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: London Posts: 2,957 Thanks: 263 Thanked 538 Times in 431 Posts	Just in the interests of balance, l don't like that style of big wheel/liquorice strip tyre on any car & can only imagine them giving a very harsh ride to boot. Ah well, horses for courses. Glad you got your dream though. __________________ Reducing the size of my Rover fleet by adding a 75 to it.

1st September 2017, 22:18	#10
ziggy72 Posted a thing or two Jaguar S-Type R Audi A5 Sportback Join Date: May 2012 Location: Gateshead Posts: 1,009 Thanks: 823 Thanked 323 Times in 222 Posts	it would look better (black 75) if it was lowered to close the gap between the arch and tyre. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by ziggy72; 1st September 2017 at 22:23..

1st September 2017, 16:34	#2
suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,920 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	I do like a happy ending Well done Vinnie, I've seen those wheels on Rob's car & they are lovely You must post pics when you've fitted them

1st September 2017, 17:06	#3
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Lovely looking set of wheels, glad your dreams have come true. I also like the rustic oak flooring, looks as good as the wheels.