I took a long hard look at replacing the original wire wheels on my S1. I
got prices from British Wire Wheel and Henderson. BWW was a little cheaper.
By the time I totaled up the wheels, knock-offs, and new hubs (highly
recommended), I was way over what I could afford. I decided on Panasports
instead. Every year I go to car British car shows, I drool over the chrome
wire wheels.
If you can afford the chrome wires, go for it, you won't be sorry.
Tim
----- Original Message -----
From: <CANISDOG@aol.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2001 8:20 AM
Subject: Help me decide!!
> List,
> I just received a nice Christmas award gift ($$$$) and would like to put
it into my Series 3 estoration before he wife gets wind of it. I need you
guys to help me decide on something.
>
> I am going to buy new wire wheels from British Wire Wheel with this cash.
The question is should I buy regular wire and paint them or go with all
chrome?
> I have been researching powder colors for months and cannot get an exact
match. I did however come very close to the original sample from Ian and
Company. (just a shade darker) Custom matching the powder is going to be
too expensive so that's not an option. Also, regular paint is not an option
as I'm addicted to powders durability and connot get myself to use liquid
paint. Unless you can talk me into it.
> I attended the British Conclave in Denver last summer and looked at
hundreds of british cars with wire wheels and chrome knock-offs. I looked
at many with chrome wires and many more with paint. I must admit, the
chrome looked better to me. Although I was leaning to keep the original
period look, I walked away confused and wanting Chrome!
> BTW, my 3 eared knock-off's are already back from the chrome shop and look
FANTASTIC!! Better than factory!!
>
> Help me!
> Paul
> Colorado
> Series 3 GT (waiting on body paint and still throwing "stupid" money at
it) :)
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