1800: - Aftermarket Wheel Trims

mike gilbert · Feb 27th, 2018, 22:01

I think this has been asked before but I can't find the thread. Does anyone know if these beauty rings will fit the E and ES wheels? They look very similar to the original design and are 15". Be a cheap way to replicate the original look if they do fit and stay on.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Chrome-...53.m1438.l2649

mike gilbert · Mar 15th, 2018, 16:50

Well getting no response I decided to risk a set. Yes they fit and they are hard to tell apart from the original rings. Pic 1 is original ring fitted. Pic 2 is the aftermarket one fitted.

cassell · Mar 15th, 2018, 19:18

I intended to reply to you Mike but completely forgot, sorry!

Yes, I had a set of 'Ebay plastic chrome beauty rings' on my ES for years before I managed to find a set of pristine, undamaged original ones from someone who had removed them from his ES in 1973 in case they got damaged. He found them in his garage over 30 years later and I got them for £40!

The plastic ones were excellent, fitted well, stayed tight and always looked great, in fact my ES won trophies at local car shows and at both VOC National and Enthusiasts Club events whilst wearing them and nobody ever noticed!

Paul

mike gilbert · Mar 15th, 2018, 20:26

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Originally Posted by cassell

I intended to reply to you Mike but completely forgot, sorry!

Yes, I had a set of 'Ebay plastic chrome beauty rings' on my ES for years before I managed to find a set of pristine, undamaged original ones from someone who had removed them from his ES in 1973 in case they got damaged. He found them in his garage over 30 years later and I got them for £40!

The plastic ones were excellent, fitted well, stayed tight and always looked great, in fact my ES won trophies at local car shows and at both VOC National and Enthusiasts Club events whilst wearing them and nobody ever noticed!

Paul

Great story Paul, I love it when no one notices a 'cheat' on your car. Mind you I'd still have an original set if they weren't such a daft price.

JC T ONE · Mar 15th, 2018, 21:23

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Originally Posted by mike gilbert

Well getting no response I decided to risk a set. Yes they fit and they are hard to tell apart from the original rings. Pic 1 is original ring fitted. Pic 2 is the aftermarket one fitted.

I think they are very easy to spot - the press tool dont make the edge sharp enough, and the side is curved - not flat like the original.

CLIVERALLY · Mar 18th, 2018, 17:43

pmd you Mike

Feb 27th, 2018, 22:01	#1
mike gilbert Master Member Last Online: Today 15:31 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Peterborough View Photos By: mike gilbert	Aftermarket Wheel Trims I think this has been asked before but I can't find the thread. Does anyone know if these beauty rings will fit the E and ES wheels? They look very similar to the original design and are 15". Be a cheap way to replicate the original look if they do fit and stay on. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Chrome-...53.m1438.l2649

Mar 18th, 2018, 17:43	#6
CLIVERALLY Master Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 23:55 Join Date: May 2010 Location: wetherby	pmd you Mike __________________ Clive "Lets turn up the juice and see what shakes loose"

Mar 15th, 2018, 19:18	#3
cassell Member since 1988 Last Online: Today 19:28 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Middlewich	I intended to reply to you Mike but completely forgot, sorry! Yes, I had a set of 'Ebay plastic chrome beauty rings' on my ES for years before I managed to find a set of pristine, undamaged original ones from someone who had removed them from his ES in 1973 in case they got damaged. He found them in his garage over 30 years later and I got them for £40! The plastic ones were excellent, fitted well, stayed tight and always looked great, in fact my ES won trophies at local car shows and at both VOC National and Enthusiasts Club events whilst wearing them and nobody ever noticed! Paul

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