Alloys preference? - Page 3

WillyHeckaslike · 7th June 2020, 21:51

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

If retro is your bag Steve, this should fit the bill

Oh, yes, what a nice set of wheels too for that car. I had forgotten the steel wheels which also give a nice ride for our 75's.

Plus, they are far better suited to cope with the rutted and pothole-riddled roads which seem to be favoured by those who are charged with maintaining them.

R75800sd1 · 8th June 2020, 17:32

I'm obviously in a minority, but it's the Unions for me. They look the nicest of all to me and suit the mk1 really well.
Only got 3 75's left now (and they're staying!) and 2 of them are on Unions, the other wears Comets in the winter and forks in the summer. The forks came about when I stripped a facelift diesel and the wheels looked nice and the Comets looked very sorry. Comets now refurbished and with winter Conti's will keep us firmly on the blacktop when it's icy.
So much for my tourer being semi retired, used almost every day since lockdown I miss it too much, now up to 273000.

R75800sd1 · 8th June 2020, 17:47

Whilst on the subject of alloys I found when I took the tyre off a Union they were printed as manufactured by Hayes Wheels spa of Genoa, Italy. The Comets have MG Rover MADE IN BRITAIN cast into them. Anybody know who made any of the others? (Knew I liked the Comets and they were worth a refurb :-))

Devilish · 9th June 2020, 00:09

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Originally Posted by Rev Jules

A set of Serpents.

I'll go along with that Rev

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Originally Posted by Spike

Serpents are the prettiest wheels for a 75.

You too Spike

Pueblo_Boy · 9th June 2020, 11:00

That's one good-looking Tourer you have there Steve! The serpents look cool, and I'm loving that front end. And of course, Firefrost Red rules

However, mine came with Star Spokes, as per factory fitted, and will be refurbished on Thursday. I still haven't decided on what colour to paint them - gloss black sparkle, like Arctic, or maybe silver sparkle? Someone from abroad posted a photo showing alloys with what looked like a white line around the edges, but I'm damned if I can find it now..

suzublu · 9th June 2020, 12:36

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Originally Posted by Pueblo_Boy

That's one good-looking Tourer you have there Steve! The serpents look cool, and I'm loving that front end. And of course, Firefrost Red rules

However, mine came with Star Spokes, as per factory fitted, and will be refurbished on Thursday. I still haven't decided on what colour to paint them - gloss black sparkle, like Arctic, or maybe silver sparkle? Someone from abroad posted a photo showing alloys with what looked like a white line around the edges, but I'm damned if I can find it now..

This one perhaps?

Pueblo_Boy · 9th June 2020, 14:29

Not sure that was the one, Ron, but I do like the look!

Is it done by having a lick of white paint around the edge? I'm inclined to go with it, rather than the gloss black sparkle...wouldn't want to be mistaken for an Audi!

suzublu · 9th June 2020, 14:56

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Originally Posted by Pueblo_Boy

Not sure that was the one, Ron, but I do like the look!

Is it done by having a lick of white paint around the edge? I'm inclined to go with it, rather than the gloss black sparkle...wouldn't want to be mistaken for an Audi!

Hi John, they are plastic rim inserts which fit between the tyre and rim. Tobias, whose car this is I think, got his from here http://mellys-gmbh.co/montage-video-englisch/
They are available elsewhere. I had some on my steelies which I was having a play with

Pueblo_Boy · 9th June 2020, 15:38

hmmm...maybe black wheels with red rim guard...

suzublu · 9th June 2020, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Pueblo_Boy

hmmm...maybe black wheels with red rim guard...

I've got some white rubber rim guards stuck on my 11 spokes

9th June 2020, 11:00	#25
Pueblo_Boy Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sauchie Posts: 370 Thanks: 66 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	That's one good-looking Tourer you have there Steve! The serpents look cool, and I'm loving that front end. And of course, Firefrost Red rules However, mine came with Star Spokes, as per factory fitted, and will be refurbished on Thursday. I still haven't decided on what colour to paint them - gloss black sparkle, like Arctic, or maybe silver sparkle? Someone from abroad posted a photo showing alloys with what looked like a white line around the edges, but I'm damned if I can find it now.. __________________ 24,658th 75 Tourer made, out of 27,407 136th Tourer CDT Contemporary SE (135hp) out of 364 194th 75 Tourer in Firefrost Red out of 518 Firefrost Red 75 Tourers Interior Trim Sports PPH Black, but now with real walnut wooden trim! One of only 20 on the road!

9th June 2020, 14:29	#27
Pueblo_Boy Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sauchie Posts: 370 Thanks: 66 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	Not sure that was the one, Ron, but I do like the look! Is it done by having a lick of white paint around the edge? I'm inclined to go with it, rather than the gloss black sparkle...wouldn't want to be mistaken for an Audi! __________________ 24,658th 75 Tourer made, out of 27,407 136th Tourer CDT Contemporary SE (135hp) out of 364 194th 75 Tourer in Firefrost Red out of 518 Firefrost Red 75 Tourers Interior Trim Sports PPH Black, but now with real walnut wooden trim! One of only 20 on the road!

9th June 2020, 15:38	#29
Pueblo_Boy Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Sauchie Posts: 370 Thanks: 66 Thanked 56 Times in 36 Posts	hmmm...maybe black wheels with red rim guard... __________________ 24,658th 75 Tourer made, out of 27,407 136th Tourer CDT Contemporary SE (135hp) out of 364 194th 75 Tourer in Firefrost Red out of 518 Firefrost Red 75 Tourers Interior Trim Sports PPH Black, but now with real walnut wooden trim! One of only 20 on the road!

8th June 2020, 17:32	#22
R75800sd1 Avid contributor Rover 75s; 1 Diesel Tourer, 1 diesel saloon, Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 133 Thanks: 47 Thanked 48 Times in 32 Posts	I'm obviously in a minority, but it's the Unions for me. They look the nicest of all to me and suit the mk1 really well. Only got 3 75's left now (and they're staying!) and 2 of them are on Unions, the other wears Comets in the winter and forks in the summer. The forks came about when I stripped a facelift diesel and the wheels looked nice and the Comets looked very sorry. Comets now refurbished and with winter Conti's will keep us firmly on the blacktop when it's icy. So much for my tourer being semi retired, used almost every day since lockdown I miss it too much, now up to 273000.

8th June 2020, 17:47	#23
R75800sd1 Avid contributor Rover 75s; 1 Diesel Tourer, 1 diesel saloon, Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 133 Thanks: 47 Thanked 48 Times in 32 Posts	Whilst on the subject of alloys I found when I took the tyre off a Union they were printed as manufactured by Hayes Wheels spa of Genoa, Italy. The Comets have MG Rover MADE IN BRITAIN cast into them. Anybody know who made any of the others? (Knew I liked the Comets and they were worth a refurb :-))