17x8 ET35, 17x9 ET35, 5x114.3, 73.0mm centrebore (need a double check with a decent caliper), 12mm bolt holes. I took it in to Morton & May in Warwick Farm for the gutter rash and flat spot fixes as well as bore out the bolt holes to 14mm. They do good work (TIG-welded the rash) but work quotes weren't the most honest (fixes were quoted as a flat rate per wheel, even though one or two of the wheels had very minimal damage) and service not the friendliest.
After that, I took it to Chris @ Craved Coatings and had them powdercoated in bright white. I've got many good things to say about Chris, who was able to accommodate me in his busy schedule and get them done for Showcased. He had them sandblasted (contracted) and powdercoated the wheel entirely, even within the bores of the wheel. I was gobsmacked when I first saw them, it was simple but beautiful white finish. He mentioned some slight orange peel that he was sorry about and couldn't avoid due to such flat spokes, going to show his level of quality he expects from his work. He went the extra mile and wrapped the wheels in bubble wrap even though I provided boxes. I will not hesitate taking more items to be powdercoated by Chris and will whole-heartedly recommend him for anyone wanting good powdercoating done.
Had them wrapped in 195/40 and 205/40 tyres. Unfortunately one of the 8s are leaking pretty badly; I'm assuming it's the valve stem. Will swap it out soon.
And some on the A3:
Wheels are for sale now, contact me if you're interested.
Photo credits to the following champs:
Aleks.B Photography
Justin Sung
Dacri Media
1 comment:
Did you sell them yet? I see no comments so I'm asking and what was your asking price?
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