'Straights' 18" Alloy Wheels

simonej · 19th May 2010, 20:42

SOLD

Having bought a new set of Gridspokes, I'm now selling a set of 18" Straights.

They will definitely need a refurb, as will the metal centre caps, although they are obviously useable as they are - they just look a bit rough! The centre caps do have a fair amount of water ingress on the badges as well.

The only problem is that one of them has a slight flight spot on the inside edge from a pothole, I was unaware of this until the people who removed the tyres pointed it out. I didn't notice any vibrations or anything unusual but obviously this would need addressing at the time of the refurb. The good thing is that refurbishing place that did my new set have said that it's a simple, cheap fix.

They also come with 4 useable tyres. Two of them are fine, the other two have wear on the shoulders but personally I wouldn't use them (though they are legal).

Here's a photo of the worst one, though to be fair it's not very representative as they do look rougher in person.

I'm looking for £140.

If anyone is interested PM me and I'll do my best to explain the condition and wheels a bit better.

Ragman · 19th May 2010, 21:48

Why is it - after waiting for ages to get hold of a set, several appear almost at once!! Actually picked mine up today

rrobson · 19th May 2010, 21:51

i almost wish i was looking for a set, only down the road as well! and a bargain price. should sell very quickly

VVC-Geeza · 19th May 2010, 22:43

And they look great on a 75 imo

Big John · 20th May 2010, 16:33

Hi Ya

What size wheels do they take.

Cheers

John

VVC-Geeza · 20th May 2010, 17:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Gun

Hi Ya

What size wheels do they take.

Cheers

John

Not sure what your asking?

Tim · 20th May 2010, 17:51

tyres = 225/45/r18

Can take 235 with ease

Big John · 20th May 2010, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by VVC-Geeza

Not sure what your asking?

Hi VVC-Geeza

Sorry what ment to wright was, what size tyres fit the straights, and do you know what sort of price the tyres are???, just a ruff idear.

Cheers

John

simonej · 20th May 2010, 18:23

Hi John,

Decent rubber, such as Kumho KU31 is about £90 a corner fitted. Cheaper, budget stuff can be found for £50. Size is 225/45/18.

VVC-Geeza · 20th May 2010, 19:14

Yes, would reccomend a profile of 45 to keep the comfort there

I think they suit the 75 nicely

19th May 2010, 20:42	#1
simonej Avid contributor ZT-T 190 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	'Straights' 18" Alloy Wheels SOLD Having bought a new set of Gridspokes, I'm now selling a set of 18" Straights. They will definitely need a refurb, as will the metal centre caps, although they are obviously useable as they are - they just look a bit rough! The centre caps do have a fair amount of water ingress on the badges as well. The only problem is that one of them has a slight flight spot on the inside edge from a pothole, I was unaware of this until the people who removed the tyres pointed it out. I didn't notice any vibrations or anything unusual but obviously this would need addressing at the time of the refurb. The good thing is that refurbishing place that did my new set have said that it's a simple, cheap fix. They also come with 4 useable tyres. Two of them are fine, the other two have wear on the shoulders but personally I wouldn't use them (though they are legal). Here's a photo of the worst one, though to be fair it's not very representative as they do look rougher in person. I'm looking for £140. If anyone is interested PM me and I'll do my best to explain the condition and wheels a bit better. Last edited by simonej; 24th May 2010 at 05:34.. Reason: SOLD

19th May 2010, 21:48	#2
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Why is it - after waiting for ages to get hold of a set, several appear almost at once!! Actually picked mine up today __________________ I've learned that no matter how serious your life requires you to be, everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

19th May 2010, 22:43	#4
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,758 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	And they look great on a 75 imo __________________

20th May 2010, 16:33	#5
Big John Loves to post Rover 75 Classic CDT SE Saloon in Zircon Silver (Paint Code MUM) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Linc's Posts: 440 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi Ya What size wheels do they take. Cheers John __________________ It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice.

20th May 2010, 17:51	#7
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	tyres = 225/45/r18 Can take 235 with ease __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps

19th May 2010, 21:51	#3
rrobson I really should get out more....... 75 tourer cdti, MG ZS 180, nissan terrano & 1.8t rover 25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pontefract Posts: 2,643 Thanks: 17 Thanked 295 Times in 218 Posts	i almost wish i was looking for a set, only down the road as well! and a bargain price. should sell very quickly

20th May 2010, 18:23	#9
simonej Avid contributor ZT-T 190 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wakefield Posts: 160 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi John, Decent rubber, such as Kumho KU31 is about £90 a corner fitted. Cheaper, budget stuff can be found for £50. Size is 225/45/18.

20th May 2010, 19:14	#10
VVC-Geeza This is my second home 2005 Connoisseur SE 1.8 Turbo,2004 45 1.8 Connoisseur and my beloved 1998 VVC Coupe. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Derby. Posts: 8,758 Thanks: 2,022 Thanked 1,016 Times in 739 Posts	Yes, would reccomend a profile of 45 to keep the comfort there I think they suit the 75 nicely __________________