I've just placed an enquiry with a custom wheel maker in Northern Ireland, to see about having a set of exact replica wheels made for my car, but in
16 inch size, instead of the standard 390 metric size.
With the 390, you only have the choice of 3 tyre makers, Michelin, Dunlop, or Good Year. The Michelins, cost AU$500 EACH
So, by the time you add VAT, (GST) that's £1000, or nearly AU$2500, for the whole car.
For the same money, (I hope) I could have a set of wheels made, which will look original, but I could then choose tyres at half the price, and on a CX, which is heavy on front tyres, that's important!
I'll let you know how I get on. I expect ACHRIVAL will be interested to know aswell.
john s
16 inch size, instead of the standard 390 metric size.
With the 390, you only have the choice of 3 tyre makers, Michelin, Dunlop, or Good Year. The Michelins, cost AU$500 EACH
So, by the time you add VAT, (GST) that's £1000, or nearly AU$2500, for the whole car.
For the same money, (I hope) I could have a set of wheels made, which will look original, but I could then choose tyres at half the price, and on a CX, which is heavy on front tyres, that's important!
I'll let you know how I get on. I expect ACHRIVAL will be interested to know aswell.
john s
