Views please

[Chris_Blue]

wont get mine till next week as forgot this easter thing happens post away mate

Easter can get hectic with everything going on, so hoping to do mine next Friday
Cheers Gaz

[bank14289]

I will fit this 18x8 et26 in july i get it ))))

[Chris_Blue]

They look good Bank. should fit even with 8 inch wides

[Gazski66]

Wheels turn up tomorrow

[BeefMasta]

Wheels turn up tomorrow

Woooooo!!

Looking forward to pics

[Chris_Blue]

Wheels turn up tomorrow

Good stuff. Tyres need around 150-200 miles wearing in time apparently

[Gazski66]

Good stuff. Tyres need around 150-200 miles wearing in time apparently

Never heard of that before

[Chris_Blue]

My wheels and new PS3s are ready to put on
Gotta track day at Brands early May, and thats what theyre site says, dont use brand new tyres
Tyre sites say it too
Have a google :-)

[cyclone]

My wheels and new PS3s are ready to put on
Gotta track day at Brands early May, and thats what theyre site says, dont use brand new tyres
Tyre sites say it too
Have a google :-)

Other than ensuring that all the left over mold release compound is worn off the tire. What you want to google is heat cycling tires.

[Chris_Blue]

This is what i picked up off a Michelin tyre site:

"The tyre surface will feature a number of tiny vent holes from the moulding process. It will also be incredibly smooth.

To remove these holes and properly prepare the surface for day-to-day driving, we suggest tyres should be run in for the first 150 to 200 miles at medium speed on dry roads. All while avoiding sharp cornering and hard braking."

[Gazski66]

Well a day later than they said but finally turned up



Obviously need a clean, tomorrows job.

[Chris_Blue]

Very nice Gaz- shiny too. Luvly
All you need is a bit of tyre dressing and you are away

Just fitted the latest version or Rimblades protectors in black to mine, and will leave them a week to set before fitting on car

[Gazski66]

Very nice Gaz- shiny too. Luvly
All you need is a bit of tyre dressing and you are away

Just fitted the latest version or Rimblades protectors in black to mine, and will leave them a week to set before fitting on car

Which one's mate and do they look ok?

[Chris_Blue]

Ive had half a dozen sets of "Rimblades" over the last 3 or 4 years. They are bonded (adhesive) to the rim, rather than clipped. (Protect better against water ingress)
You cant even see them if you have a black rim and tyre, if you but Black obvs .....LOL
They also do other products of which "Scuffs" are one and i think "Bandz" too, neither of which I have tried

Rimblades are easy to fit- bout 10 mins a wheel, but easier when wheel is off. £30 a set on average.
They wont protect against a full whack against the kerb, but are ok with a fair scrape, as a misjudgement when parking
I touch the kerb once, maybe twice a year at most. Not sure anyones perfect enough not to touch down ever!

[Gazski66]

On car now