Which wheels do you prefer?
Moderator: RichardW
- Citroening
- Posts: 2512
- Joined: 26 Feb 2010, 20:19
- Location: Cambridgeshire
- My Cars: Various Makes/Models Nowadays...
- x 19
Which wheels do you prefer?
Some of you might have seen me mention about some different wheels before but I thought I'd pop a poll up on here...
At the moment my C4 is running it's original 17" "Pastenague" alloys finished in a sort of matt/off Black colour...
What I've been tempted with are the 19" "Cairns" alloys from the DS4 and DS5 which are also finished in a matt/off Black Colour...
Here's a quick photoshop - the colours are not 100%, but are nearer the top left of the front wheel...
Opinions welcome...!
I've potentially found a set for a reasonable price, just got to see what's what but wondered what opinion was...
Although the last poll was asking to have a C4 in Red or Black, you all said Red and I went for the Black one...
Thanks!
At the moment my C4 is running it's original 17" "Pastenague" alloys finished in a sort of matt/off Black colour...
What I've been tempted with are the 19" "Cairns" alloys from the DS4 and DS5 which are also finished in a matt/off Black Colour...
Here's a quick photoshop - the colours are not 100%, but are nearer the top left of the front wheel...
Opinions welcome...!
I've potentially found a set for a reasonable price, just got to see what's what but wondered what opinion was...
Although the last poll was asking to have a C4 in Red or Black, you all said Red and I went for the Black one...
Thanks!
Franklin
- Stickyfinger
- (Donor 2016)
- Posts: 10411
- Joined: 28 Mar 2013, 21:05
- Location: Somset my lovleee
- My Cars: Xantia V6 ACTIVA 3ltr 24v Manual p1
Xm 2.1TD Ph2 Exclusive
AX, little Daffodil
SAXO White Mk1. Sally - x 1280
- Contact:
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
type 2.....the silver picks up the graphics
Alasdair
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
-
- Donor 2023
- Posts: 13727
- Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
- Location: Reading
- My Cars: C5 Mk2 VTX+ estate.
- x 2993
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
I think the black ones are better, both for the "stealth" effect, and for comfort. How hard would the ride be on the 19" wheels? Ouch!
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
-
- Posts: 8061
- Joined: 30 Dec 2004, 23:10
- Location: Somewhere in North Wales, Anglesey
- My Cars: M reg Xm S2 2.1td Auto Exclusive. 269k and rising
L reg XM S1 V6 12v Manual SEi
L 94 XM 2.1 TD auto total resto
2008 Peugeot 207 Sw 1.6 16v hdi. 217k and rising
2010 Peugeot 207 SW 1.6 8v HDi 161k and rising - x 70
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
Neither .. Alloys SHOULD be silver.... END OF..
Sharing a pug 207 1.6 hdi Sw 16v.
M reg Xm 2.1 td auto exclusive S2 269k and rising
L reg XM V6 12v SEi auto .. Light project
A very sad...
1994 XM 2.1 d auto
M reg Xm 2.1 td auto exclusive S2 269k and rising
L reg XM V6 12v SEi auto .. Light project
A very sad...
1994 XM 2.1 d auto
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
Type 2 look sick mate!
99 silver 2.1td exclusive xantia
99 red 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia..
00 black 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
99 blue 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
06 silver 1.6 hdi vtr c5
57 blue C4 GP 1.6hdi exclusive
08 black C4 GP 2.0hdi vtr
99 red 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia..
00 black 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
99 blue 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
06 silver 1.6 hdi vtr c5
57 blue C4 GP 1.6hdi exclusive
08 black C4 GP 2.0hdi vtr
- Stickyfinger
- (Donor 2016)
- Posts: 10411
- Joined: 28 Mar 2013, 21:05
- Location: Somset my lovleee
- My Cars: Xantia V6 ACTIVA 3ltr 24v Manual p1
Xm 2.1TD Ph2 Exclusive
AX, little Daffodil
SAXO White Mk1. Sally - x 1280
- Contact:
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
not always.....these would look good on yours, they would love them out your waycitroenxm wrote:Neither .. Alloys SHOULD be silver.... END OF..
Alasdair
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
Activa, the Moose Rider
3x C5x7 Steering racks and counting
-
- Donor 2023
- Posts: 13727
- Joined: 01 Apr 2012, 09:47
- Location: Reading
- My Cars: C5 Mk2 VTX+ estate.
- x 2993
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
Look out for an ICBM heading your way from Anglesey!
James
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
ex BX 1.9
ex Xantia 2.0HDi SX
ex Xantia 2.0HDi LX
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
Ex C5 2.0HDi VTR
C5 2.2HDi VTX+
Yes, I am paranoid, but am I paranoid ENOUGH?
Out amongst the stars, looking for a world of my own!
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
Those wheels work well for black car but id have them other way round for mine....silver with black detail
99 silver 2.1td exclusive xantia
99 red 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia..
00 black 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
99 blue 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
06 silver 1.6 hdi vtr c5
57 blue C4 GP 1.6hdi exclusive
08 black C4 GP 2.0hdi vtr
99 red 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia..
00 black 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
99 blue 2.0 hdi exclusive xantia
06 silver 1.6 hdi vtr c5
57 blue C4 GP 1.6hdi exclusive
08 black C4 GP 2.0hdi vtr
- qprdude
- Posts: 1754
- Joined: 06 Apr 2012, 18:56
- Location: Woking, Surrey
- My Cars: Renault 5 TS, Renault 14ts, Citroen C5 Mk1, Renault Clio sport, Renault Laguna Privilege. Citroen C5 X7 Exclusive. Citroen DS5 D/sport . And around 25+ other brands from Morris Oxford to S Type jag and most things between.
- x 10
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
Sorry, black doesn't do it for me, might as well have painted steel wheels.
Agree with citroenxm, Alloy in its natural colour or close to it, is best.
Agree with citroenxm, Alloy in its natural colour or close to it, is best.
Rick.
2013 Citroen DS 5 D/Sport
2007 Renault Clio Campus sport. 1.2l
Sometimes the change doesn't work.
2013 Citroen DS 5 D/Sport
2007 Renault Clio Campus sport. 1.2l
Sometimes the change doesn't work.
- DHallworth
- Donor 2023
- Posts: 2382
- Joined: 20 Nov 2005, 17:05
- Location: Glasgow
- My Cars:
- x 119
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
I have to agree with the comments above.
On the black wheels you can barely even see the spokes/design on them they just seem to get lost on the car.
On the seconds ones you've posted you can at least see a silver outline which looks good but for me I think all wheels should be a nice bright/clean silver finish.
David.
On the black wheels you can barely even see the spokes/design on them they just seem to get lost on the car.
On the seconds ones you've posted you can at least see a silver outline which looks good but for me I think all wheels should be a nice bright/clean silver finish.
David.
'98 Xantia Activa V6
'00 XM V6 Exclusive
'09 C5 2.7 HDi Exclusive
‘10 C5 3.0 HDi Exclusive
'12 C6 3.0 HDi Exclusive
'15 C4 BlueHDi Feel
'00 XM V6 Exclusive
'09 C5 2.7 HDi Exclusive
‘10 C5 3.0 HDi Exclusive
'12 C6 3.0 HDi Exclusive
'15 C4 BlueHDi Feel
- daviemck2006
- (Donor 2020)
- Posts: 4989
- Joined: 04 Dec 2010, 18:45
- Location: Macduff
- My Cars: Far too many good ones to remember. Many BL, Vauxhall, Ford, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot, and now VAG
- x 487
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
I would do the 19's The detailing goes well with the graphics on the doors.
Skoda Karoq 1.6tdi 2018
Citroen relay camper 2012
In the family
Seat Leon 1.5tsi tourer 2019 daughter 1
C1 vtr+ 2010 daughter 2
Citroen relay camper 2012
In the family
Seat Leon 1.5tsi tourer 2019 daughter 1
C1 vtr+ 2010 daughter 2
-
- New User
- Posts: 464
- Joined: 15 Nov 2012, 20:31
- Location: Yorkshire
- My Cars:
- x 39
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
Bigger is better Those DS alloys look rad!
I'm gonna buy 18" rims for next summer for my C5.
I'm gonna buy 18" rims for next summer for my C5.
In Finland we have this thing called Reilu Meininki
2005 C5 V6 Exclusive A Break
2005 C5 V6 Exclusive A Break
- falling-out-with-my-car
- Posts: 1928
- Joined: 06 Apr 2008, 15:26
- Location: Northamptonshire
- My Cars: Citroen C5 Aircross 8 speed Automatic, Flair Model with far to many toys and nice comfy armchair like leather seats. ha ha Ive just had a conversation with the car. setting everything up verbally
- x 24
Re: Which wheels do you prefer?
Never liked alloys at all they are heavy and cumbersome just try changing a wheel in the rain at the side of the road.
always run on steel wheels and always will. easier to balence to no stick on weights falling off at breakneck speeds.
as for colour the second ones look better as they pick up the graphics better doesn't the different size affect your speedo calibration?
always run on steel wheels and always will. easier to balence to no stick on weights falling off at breakneck speeds.
as for colour the second ones look better as they pick up the graphics better doesn't the different size affect your speedo calibration?
Citroen Xantia S2 1.9 TD estate 189K soon to be broken for parts Jan 2017 headlamps & radiator fan assembly already spoken for & A 1987 Citroen 2CV6 special just for fun.
New addition Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Hatch purchased 09/12/2016 with 83K on the clock.
New addition Citroen C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Hatch purchased 09/12/2016 with 83K on the clock.