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17" Arcadia Wheels and Tyres

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Old Jan 4th, 2012, 10:19   #21
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hi heres the pics of my wheels
sorry bit off topic, but what size tyres do those wheels use? only i just got a set without tyres and need the sizing to order them, thanks.
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Old Jan 4th, 2012, 12:10   #22
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sorry bit off topic, but what size tyres do those wheels use? only i just got a set without tyres and need the sizing to order them, thanks.
205/55/16 or 215/50/16 are the usual sizes, pinhead.

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Hi GazT4, whatever happened to your arcadias?
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Hi GazT4, whatever happened to your arcadias?
Gaz sold the car some time ago and bought a newer Volvo.

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I was wondering if he had them refurbed and if so at what cost as I am having the same quandary.
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I was wondering if he had them refurbed and if so at what cost as I am having the same quandary.
I refurbished my Craters, last year.

Sanded them down, acid etched, primed, painted and lacquered them.

Took my time and only cost me less than £30 in materials.

I am sure I did a thread on it, or it is within my 'how to get your car looking great' thread.

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I refurbished my Craters, last year.

Sanded them down, acid etched, primed, painted and lacquered them.

Took my time and only cost me less than £30 in materials.

I am sure I did a thread on it, or it is within my 'how to get your car looking great' thread.

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Yes i think its on "how to get your car looking great thread" Gary
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Yes i think its on "how to get your car looking great thread" Gary
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I couldn't remember for sure - old age and all that!

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