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Simmons V5

Started by _timbo_hatch_ , Oct 20 2006 06:49 PM

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#1 _timbo_hatch_

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Posted 20 October 2006 - 06:49 PM

Interested in simmons v5's. Wondering if anyone knows if they still make them, or any place that stock simmons rims you recommend, and prices etc.
I was prob after 2 15*12's, and 2 15*8's.
Do they make them in torana pattern, or would you have to go hq?
Thank
Tim

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#2 _MediuM16A2_

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Posted 20 October 2006 - 07:08 PM

as far as i know.

the v5 range has been over for some time. I too like the wheels, but unless you find a perfect set (right size, pattern, offsets ect) your probably better off looking for a range of wheel thats still in stock

thanks.

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#3 _pallbag_

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Posted 20 October 2006 - 07:17 PM

Do you really want to go 12" wide ? CLICK

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#4 _timbo_hatch_

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Posted 20 October 2006 - 08:16 PM

Spewing they are not 12 inch wide!
I'm after 12's coz im planing on running 345/35/15's
Cheers anyway
Tim

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#5 _pallbag_

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Posted 21 October 2006 - 09:44 AM

You prob could widen them.
Call Simmons, they dont make them anymore, but have given the license to, to someone else. I contacted them about 18 months ago and they freely gave out the info ... just change the dish/offset to the size you want. Not certain how much it would cost, otherwise you could wait for ages for correct ones to turn up.

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#6 _EXLXSL_

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Posted 21 October 2006 - 05:03 PM

Below is the info copied from their website ( http://www.simmonswh....au/range.html# ). Another way would be to get some volvo rims in V5 pattern and have them widen by Retro Wheels to what you want - but would pay to ring them first. Also weird is that in the list of wheels they say were formerly manufactured by Simmons, they don't mention V5.

15" Wheels:
Simmons no longer manufacture 15" wheels. For 15" wheel styles formerly manufactured by Simmons - B45-15", OM15-15" and F15-15", please contact: "Retro Wheels"
Phone 02-9570 3033
Fax 02-9570 4055

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#7 _timbo_hatch_

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Posted 22 October 2006 - 06:27 PM

Thanks for the info guys

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#8 _Keithy's_UC_

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Posted 22 October 2006 - 06:39 PM

I say go the 10" wheels on the back and run a 275 to 295 tyre. Unless your harnessing over 600 horsepower, you dont need any bigger tyres!!

Cheers
Keith

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#9 _timbo_hatch_

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Posted 22 October 2006 - 07:16 PM

Nah. I'm pretty keen on the 345/35/15's. More for looks than traction.
They make the car look soo much tougher! Thanks anyway

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#10 _timbo_hatch_

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Posted 23 October 2006 - 06:27 PM

Spoke to retro wheels today. They still make the simmons v5, so looks like i can get a set made to the exact specs i want. Thanks for your help guys!
Tim

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#11 _MediuM16A2_

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Posted 24 October 2006 - 09:48 AM

thats great news timbo. not only for you but me too..

just spose ill need to get my car professionally measured up now.

i love v5's or lx's

you flared or flareless? timbo