SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 14, 2015 So I've decided I'm buying a nice new set of nice new Simmons FR 1 piece wheels, deciding on wheels has been completely doing my head in to be honest but at least I've settled on the design. But i cant for the life of me choose between Gold or Silver. I've always like gold Simmons fr's, and I think they give the car a cool sorta retro look. On the other hand the silver gives a nice clean fresh look and a bit more classy I guess but can't decide whether they look too plain or the gold is too look at me Maybe you lot can help sway my decision... 1 SMIKXF / YEABRA reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted April 14, 2015 Are you going for 20s or 18s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 14, 2015 20x8.5 front and 20x9.5 rear +6 offset, correct for pre au Falcons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZXD 2,328 Posted April 14, 2015 I like contrast, so gold or that gun metal grey colour, not silver though. 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 14, 2015 I like contrast, so gold or that gun metal grey colour, not silver though. The one piece don't come in the gunmetal colour unfortunately only the three piece, which are also three times the price! Nearly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagoon 2,429 Posted April 14, 2015 Have you looked at mc racing's version of these wheels. They have half a dozen colours to chose from as well 1 steve mcqueen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 14, 2015 I have mate but I prefer the minor profile difference of the Simmons and the stepped lip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JETFTR 508 Posted April 14, 2015 Go the gold i reckon. Didnt know they were doing pre AU now. The stepped lip on the simmons looks better. 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 14, 2015 Gold vertinis do look good on yours. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 14, 2015 Sorry dude just realised your not running gold vertinis, dunno where I got that from... 1 JETFTR reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve mcqueen 1,796 Posted April 14, 2015 I think they both look good in either colour but why 20's? They a big wheel. 18's is as big as id go but of cause its not my wheel or choice. Toss a coin heads for gold, tails for silver. I dont think you will go wrong. 2 NZXD and SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 14, 2015 I think they both look good in either colour but why 20's? They a big wheel. 18's is as big as id go but of cause its not my wheel or choice. Toss a coin heads for gold, tails for silver. I dont think you will go wrong. I know 20's on x series aren't everyone's cup of tea, but i do like the look. I had the 19's on there before and i little bigger would be better imo, Saying that i do like smaller wheels e.g. snowies, convos, weld star pros in 15's, and i like the look with 18's too. I'm gonna keep an eye out over the next few years for some second hand 18" Avant Garde m220's which are a mesh rim, a one peice copy of HRE 501 3 piece wheels which are like 1500 a wheel, i really like the idea of but not sure enough to fork out a couple of grand for a brand new set. I'm starting to see them on beemers a bit which i think are the same stud pattern, offset would be wrong im sure, but with some adapters and at the right price second hand id like to try and find a set to ad to the collection. Theses ones And i really want to track myself down a set of 17" terri chasers like XES has just thrown on his XE, but silver with chrome dress rings and a thin redwalled tyre, a modern take on the old s pac style. Yes i have issues... but i don't think im the only one 1 steve mcqueen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thom 6,650 Posted April 15, 2015 Bmw is usually same pattern as commondoore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 15, 2015 Actually now that you say that Thom, that sounds right. Was just going off this??? Did you find that spare a/c compressor? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRO250 1,506 Posted April 15, 2015 Id go with the silver classy but not to look at meSay hi to my buddy wes while your there, ask him when he is coming out of hiding LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 16, 2015 Id go with the silver classy but not to look at me You know what mate, i agree with you completely. That's the look ive always been after with this thing, clean and classy. But for some reason i just can't help but want the gold ones, doesn't make any sense to me cause they're so bloody loud and obnoxious, i can't explain why but i just want em. Fuck it, its too late anyway. Ive already got the guy putting tyres on a set of gold ones and im picking em up tomorrow. Say hi to my buddy wes while your there, ask him when he is coming out of hiding LOL Yeah i pm'd him on xfalcon a couple of days ago and haven't heard anything back? He's at top class tyres? With the MC racing stuff? Im actually getting these of a guy who i think is just getting em in bulk from tempe and onselling them at a better price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerg 10,871 Posted April 16, 2015 Gold or not gold depends on the colour of the car. I don't think the gold really goes with the silver paint, shame that the gunmetal isn't available in what you want. You could always paint them later I suppose. Choosing wheels is agonising. You could decide on one style then change your mind next week and again the week after. 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wagoon 2,429 Posted April 16, 2015 If you can get them to fit the rims and check clearance on the front at full lock both ways just to make sure they dont hit. They cant blame you then if something is wrong 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 17, 2015 Thanks for your comments and votes all. On Thursday arvo this happened 6 Campo, SMIKXF / YEABRA, 'Nova and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ants 6,370 Posted April 17, 2015 Nice! 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRO250 1,506 Posted April 18, 2015 We did not sway you but it will looks mint never the less 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted April 19, 2015 Nice! We did not sway you but it will looks mint never the less Thanks lads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
'Nova 997 Posted April 25, 2015 Epic! I'm a fan of the silver too, but the real deal looks epic in gold! Look forward to seeing them on the car! 1 SirkWhyXF reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XRFRKING 0 Posted May 29, 2015 How much did you end up paying for the simmons fr's? I found some others that look just as good and are like half the price?!? Im keen on getting some simmons for my BA but I dont have the dosh to fork out for these wheels. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SirkWhyXF 1,533 Posted May 30, 2015 How much did you end up paying for the simmons fr's? I found some others that look just as good and are like half the price?!? Im keen on getting some simmons for my BA but I dont have the dosh to fork out for these wheels. 2150 with tyres. They're the one piece, not the three piece. Are the others you are referring to, MC racing wheels? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
