New wheels!

[Yampiedog]

:yoji:I have just acquired a set of Mark 2 alloys, just got to collect them!
They were a great price and I needed new tyres anyway and these have decent tread. All being well will collect them on Saturday and if the weather is good I will fit them along with the Rover 45 headlights I have tucked away. Anyway, Sunday evening may bring some new pictures for you all!
:construction::beer2::band:

[Yampiedog]

They have a little bit of damage / wear on the alloys but here are the pictures of the wheels.
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/Yampiedog/MG%20ZS/PICT0141.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/Yampiedog/MG%20ZS/PICT0142.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/Yampiedog/MG%20ZS/PICT0140.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/Yampiedog/MG%20ZS/PICT0144.jpg

[TjP]

My n/s front wheel is like that first pic... whoever owned the car before me liked kerbs!

Lookin forward to seeing them on the car :)

[stamford]

That's the only thing I don't like about them, too easily kerbed, still nice rims though.

[arwilson80]

the 2 rears on mine are a combination of the 1st & 2nd pics... thinking about getting them refurbed soon. Possibly in white...

[Yampiedog]

I am toying with the idea of refurbing them, possibly black...

[afcbadam]

I am toying with the idea of refurbing them, possibly black...

look like they need it martyn. but please not black

[Yampiedog]

look like they need it martyn. but please not black

How about pink? :shoot:

[starfire039]

not a fan of black wheels. Silver or white anyday!

[Yampiedog]

Collected and fitted today. The tyres even have the little taggy bits from when they are new and some of the colour stipes still running around the tyres.
Very pleased with my bargains!

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/Yampiedog/MG%20ZS/04042009168.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/Yampiedog/MG%20ZS/04042009169.jpg
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e157/Yampiedog/MG%20ZS/04042009170.jpg

[XPCobra]

not sure if its just the pictures, but the n/s/f wheel looks as if it has excessive positive camber.

[Yampiedog]

I see what you mean, will probably have to take wheels off tomorrow again and I will look into that. I thinking it may be the picture or the wheels not quite facing straight forward.

[afcbadam]

fingers crossed its just the pic. i cant really see anything wrong but not knowing alot about wheels i wouldnt be able to

[stamford]

Were the pictures taken after the front was dropped of the jack? If so then it needs to be driven to settle the suspension back down.

[afcbadam]

if the wheel is buckled surley you would notice it when driving it

[Yampiedog]

On another positive note the tyres are Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico which look like they cost over £130 each. For the price I have paid for the wheels I think I have done well!

[Yampiedog]

Were the pictures taken after the front was dropped of the jack? If so then it needs to be driven to settle the suspension back down.

Yes they were. I also checked the pressures and have done them correctly now. Will still check again tomorrow.

[stamford]

In that case just take it up the road and back and then check the wheel position again, you'll find it'll be normal.

[Yampiedog]

Another question - are Mark 2 alloys wider tham Mark 1 alloys? As the tyres are the same but I compared the sets and they were fatter.

[Yampiedog]

In that case just take it up the road and back and then check the wheel position again, you'll find it'll be normal.

I drove to the garage and put some air in but just been outside to check but my fronts are turned slightly and it's getting dark so can't tell properly.

[afcbadam]

no they are the same size. some put a 215 on a 205 wheel. this may be the case with yours. gives it a slightly wider look

[Yampiedog]

no they are the same size. some put a 215 on a 205 wheel. this may be the case with yours. gives it a slightly wider look

The tyres are the same but I swear they are about one inch wider!

[stamford]

Another question - are Mark 2 alloys wider tham Mark 1 alloys? As the tyres are the same but I compared the sets and they were fatter.


I do believe the mk2's are 7.5j as opposed to mk1's being 7j, so the tyres would look wider. I'd go for 215-40's later, a better fit on the rims than the OE 205/45. ET is also a couple of mm different to make them fill the arch extensions on the mk2.

[Yampiedog]

I thought they looked fuller when on the car. I am a happy bunny!:mbounce:

[afcbadam]

is that a mk 2 back box you have on there martyn?

[Yampiedog]

is that a mk 2 back box you have on there martyn?

I have no idea, don't particularly like it though.

[afcbadam]

is it a stainless steel back box. the mk2 one sticks out abit on a mk1. how is the de-boy-racering going. did you get hold of those vents?

[markyzs180]

is that a mk 2 back box you have on there martyn?

looks like a mk2 box to me... i had a mk1 on mine when i bought it and it sat about 2 inches behind the bumper!!


wheels look great bud...bit if a bargain there :trampoline:

[grimmy]

car looks stunning with the mk2 wheels trophy blue is without doubt the best colour mg-rover done

[Yampiedog]

is it a stainless steel back box. the mk2 one sticks out abit on a mk1. how is the de-boy-racering going. did you get hold of those vents?

Yes, along with a couple of other things for under the bonnet to be painted.

[TjP]

Lookin good! The mk2 rims seem to suit the mk1 Zed just as much as the mk2 :)