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  1. 24th October 2012, 06:40 PM #1
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    Steel rim shortage

    Anyone know of supplier of steel rims in following spec :

    Black 16 x8 - 25 offset x 5

    Dynamic are out as are Les Richmond. 4-5 weeks wait. I was about to put new big boots on my 08 SVX ( 285/75 r16 bfg at ) and then I get this response on the wheels.

    Any alloy alternatives with similar offset to deal with the larger tyre ?

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions

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  2. 24th October 2012, 07:42 PM #2
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    Have you tried Eastern Wheel Works in Vic? They will custom make rims for you. Not sure on the wait time though. Also I have heard good things and the odd not so good from them
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    I bought mine out of the UK from Famous Four. Paddocks also have them as would others.

    They cost about $45 per wheel and freight was about $45 $50 per wheel and they took 10 days to get here.

    The biggest problem I had was customs not believing the cost as I bought 8, 5 for the 110 and 3 matching for the camping trailer. They expected to get their 10% for over a $1k order from overseas. Took an extra 2 days to get them after I sent the proof of purchase.
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    Ex UK???

    Or find some 16x8s (e.g. nissota) and have centres from D1 steels fitted.
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  6. 24th October 2012, 08:04 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzurover View Post
    Ex UK???

    Or find some 16x8s (e.g. nissota) and have centres from D1 steels fitted.

    It was easy, and they arrived in Aus within 7 days.
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  7. 24th October 2012, 08:17 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by tonic View Post
    It was easy, and they arrived in Aus within 7 days.
    I started typing my response before you posted (must have got sidetracked as you posted 6 mins before me!).
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    Quote Originally Posted by isuzurover View Post
    I started typing my response before you posted (must have got sidetracked as you posted 6 mins before me!).
    That's funny, happens a lot
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