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[JuanVecino2023]

There are different shades of bronze to consider. I prefer a more subtle sand shade rather than the in-yer-face OZ Racing shade

Think bronze could work on a neutral colour like your grey. I even found my mind wandering to it for an Ascot van

Fortana is quite a strong colour and brings out the orange tones in the bronze. To my eye, they aren’t a natural marriage. I would definitely go a neutral accent with a strong body colour.

 

[wildslammer22]

I bumped into our mechanic the other day, he has a Beach and a Transporter for his daily, which I spotted on steels wearing K02s.

I asked about them, he said fuel economy takes a big hit, they are noisy over 50mph and they wear out much more quickly. He got 4k miles on one pair

But they do look good!

Really, the noise I get although I don’t notice it in mine now, the Dynaudio sound system helps!. The KO2’s have done over 35,000 miles on mine including a fair bit of off roading and still have 7mm tread left.


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[JuanVecino2023]

Really, the noise I get although I don’t notice it in mine now, the Dynaudio sound system helps!. The KO2’s have done over 35,000 miles on mine including a fair bit of off roading and still have 7mm tread left.


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That’s his feedback. He used to be a chief engineer for Porsche, so I trust his judgement.

That said, he mentioned that they wheelspin a lot on the steep hill where he works & lives. So that would be a considerable contributory factor.

I think you have 4 Motion, so wouldn’t have this issue.

My gut is to go for function for my use case over form. Love BFG, but I don’t need them. Nor the price!

 

[wildslammer22]

That’s his feedback. He used to be a chief engineer for Porsche, so I trust his judgement.

That said, he mentioned that they wheelspin a lot on the steep hill where he works & lives. So that would be a considerable contributory factor.

I think you have 4 Motion, so wouldn’t have this issue.

My gut is to go for function for my use case over form. Love BFG, but I don’t need them. Nor the price!

That would be a factor for sure, my first reaction was is he drag racing in his Beach! I know people in trucks that have 60,000+ from a set, I reckon I’ll get 50,000+ from this set which makes the high price more palatable for sure.

I had a Mini Copper S that used to get through a set of front tyres every 5,000 miles which was very painful on the wallet!


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[Corradobrit]

I had a Mini Copper S that used to get through a set of front tyres every 5,000 miles which was very painful on the wallet!

But SOOOO much fun.

 

[wildslammer22]

But SOOOO much fun.

Very true!


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[Velma's Dad]

That would be a factor for sure, my first reaction was is he drag racing in his Beach! I know people in trucks that have 60,000+ from a set, I reckon I’ll get 50,000+ from this set which makes the high price more palatable for sure.

I had a Mini Copper S that used to get through a set of front tyres every 5,000 miles which was very painful on the wallet!


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I'm tempted to question whether people who get 60,000 miles from a set of AT tyres actually really really need AT tyres...

Jus' sayin.

 

[wildslammer22]

I'm tempted to question whether people who get 60,000 miles from a set of AT tyres actually really really need AT tyres...

Jus' sayin.

It’s the cheapest option at that mileage


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[Californication69]

What about bronze wheels on a black body ?
I’ve gone for Michelin AGILIS crossClimate for a spring / summer tyre
Not sure why smell checker did AGILIS as capitals (shrug)

 

[Jimmylondon07]

What about bronze wheels on a black body ?
I’ve gone for Michelin AGILIS crossClimate for a spring / summer tyre
Not sure why smell checker did AGILIS as capitals (shrug)

Fair game I’d say! Go for it. Which ones are you looking at?

 

[JuanVecino2023]

What about bronze wheels on a black body ?
I’ve gone for Michelin AGILIS crossClimate for a spring / summer tyre
Not sure why smell checker did AGILIS as capitals (shrug)

I think this works well. Though I also love the stealth look of satin black on black.

 

[CamperFam]

Black all the way, followed by grey. The bronze imo just looks like a bloke wandering down the road with brown shoes and a black belt. Coordinate, damnit!

 

[Grigio Van Grigio]

Agree with @JuanVecino2023

Think bronze could work on a neutral colour like your grey. I even found my mind wandering to it for an Ascot van

Fortana is quite a strong colour and brings out the orange tones in the bronze. To my eye, they aren’t a natural marriage. I would definitely go a neutral accent with a strong body colour.

Definitely satin black with the Fontana Red. I’m going gloss black Wolfrace Assassins on my Ascot Grey but if I’d had the balls, think I would have gone for the bronze.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Black all the way, followed by grey. The bronze imo just looks like a bloke wandering down the road with brown shoes and a black belt. Coordinate, damnit!

I remember some of your clobber from back in the day so I’m taking that as a vote of confidence in the bronze.

Have settled on black as expected, still think Fortana and bronze can work but probably on a more delicate-looking wheel.

Still not 100% between the Gelida-AT or the Sparco Gravel, am letting it sit for a little while

 

[Jimmylondon07]

Navis also do one called the Mac-AT but think that’s a bit too boy racer!

 

[Corradobrit]

The Sparco has the pedigree. I've owned several sets of OZ's and never had an issue.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

The Sparco has the pedigree. I've owned several sets of OZ's and never had an issue.

I can’t find too many pictures of it is the only thing. Doesn’t particularly excite me here.

 

[CamperFam]

I can’t find too many pictures of it is the only thing. Doesn’t particularly excite me here.

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It's either 'Sleek Boy Racer Rim' or 'Very Busy AT Rim' from what i've seen. The very few that land in the middle are a bit generic looking.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

It's either 'Sleek Boy Racer Rim' or 'Very Busy AT Rim' from what i've seen. The very few that land in the middle are a bit generic looking.

I think this is exactly why I’ve settled on steel modulars.

You are spot on, most aftermarket look unnecessarily busy. Great on a Dakar car, but not so much a 3 tonne camper.

Added bonus, cheaper and more durable.

 

[Jimmylondon07]

I think this is wlexactky why I’ve settled on steel modulars.

You are spot on, most aftermarket look unnecessarily busy. Great on a Dakar car, but not so much a 3 tonne camper.

Added bonus, cheaper and more durable.

Each to their own but I think steelies look pretty bland, would rather stick with my Woodstocks. Want a bit of busyness on mine.

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Each to their own but I think steelies look pretty bland, would rather stick with my Woodstocks. Want a bit of busyness on mine.

I agree wholeheartedly. I just can’t find anything that grabs me more than an 8 hole satin black modular.

I toyed with a mock beadlock look. Something like this https://vwt5-t6upgrades.co.uk/product/17-modular-steel-beadlock-style/?v=79cba1185463

 

[Jimmylondon07]

The Black Rhino Units are similar to steelies but a bit more interesting to my eye at least.

Black Rhino Unit Alloy Wheels | Matte Black Unit Alloys - LK Performance

www.lkperformance.co.uk

 

[JuanVecino2023]

The Black Rhino Units are similar to steelies but a bit more interesting to my eye at least.

Black Rhino Unit Alloy Wheels | Matte Black Unit Alloys - LK Performance

www.lkperformance.co.uk

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These work too

 

[JuanVecino2023]

Each to their own but I think steelies look pretty bland, would rather stick with my Woodstocks. Want a bit of busyness on mine.

Argh. I had all but convinced myself the use case for steel modular wheels for my van.

Now I’m tying myself in knots looking at alloy options on Wheelbase

I blame this forum entirely for my spiralling scope creep and dwindling funds.

 

[Corradobrit]

I blame this forum entirely for my spiralling scope creep and dwindling funds.

You're welcome.