Baker21's Superb with new 'Winter Wheels'

[Baker21]

Well for me the Superb has moved into a long term motor now coming into it's 5 year of ownership with me but being in the family since new.

Having had two sets of the 17" Solid wheels over the years they served a purpose over the winter months also not looking too bad always getting a few comment's asking ig they were OEM, I did however have an itch to change them this year and had spotted a set of wheels that I had seen on another Superb that looked great, so after tracking a set down and getting them refrubed by my 'wheel refurber' for peanuts, I have finally now got them on the car how I want them to look.........

Had to go with 20mm spacers front and rear in the end with some shorter wheel bolts on the front hubs as the longer ones cause some problems in the sense that the wheels don't rotate with them on................

So after a mini detail this Sunday I snapped a few shots of the Superb with it's winter wheels on:

Taking into account the new tyre size with a little stretch the car is officially 1.95mm lower but rides just as comfy..........

19's are tucked away now but will be undergoing either a complete overhaul or will be for sale in a few months time............

[Gizmo]

Although these look really good above, the photo's they don't really do them justice as they look even better 'in the flesh metal'

[Supurbia]

Adds a certain Elegance to it

You could've got tyres that were wide enough though or you might find kerb appeal just a bit too much to resist.

[Baker21]

Although these look really good above, the photo's they don't really do them justice as they look even better 'in the flesh metal'

Thanks Martin, thought I had to make an effort to get mine up to your standard...........

Adds a certain Elegance to it

You could've got tyres that were wide enough though or you might find kerb appeal just a bit too much to resist.

Your not the only one that thinks the tyres aren't wide enough but I like kerbs and couldn't find anywhere to supply the proper width, honest................

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=200885

[vrsadz]

nice rims really suit the car

[devonutopia]

Nice - have you gone for winter rubber as well?

[Tech1e]

Don't let her near them Si

Cant remember if you said you had these or fancied them when we were wandering around DC10..lol

[Wardy]

Fat Fives - perfect Mr Baker, just perfect.

Can't think of a better looking wheel for the Superb, honestly

[Floydster]

Very tastey!!

[Baker21]

nice rims really suit the car

Nice - have you gone for winter rubber as well?

No mate, what makes you say that............... :|

Don't let her near them Si

Cant remember if you said you had these or fancied them when we were wandering around DC10

She doesn't drive it much to be fair now mate and yeah I did mention them at DC10, good memory.......... :yes:

Fat Fives - perfect Mr Baker, just perfect.

Can't think of a better looking wheel for the Superb, honestly

Cheers Steve.................

Very tastey!!

:p

[Shifty]

Still the nicest Superb in the world, despite the colour.

Wheels look great. The car still looks amazing.

[Baker21]

Still the nicest Superb in the world, despite the colour.

Wheels look great. The car still looks amazing.

Thanks Dave.............

[dsmithmobile]

Looking good Simon

[ian0x0r]

Very nice rims indeed. Havent seen rubber stretched like that since I used to have MK2 escorts. 175 / 50's 13 on 7J rims

[Shadowdk]

über Cool

But something is wrong with the center caps?? Audi

Edited 25 January, 2011 by Shadowdk

[Baker21]

Looking good Simon

Hey Dan, thanks very much, how are you, haven't heard from you or seen you on here in a while? All OK?

Very nice rims indeed. Havent seen rubber stretched like that since I used to have MK2 escorts. 175 / 50's 13 on 7J rims

Cheers Ian.............

über Cool

But something is wrong with the center caps?? Audi

What can I say............. :S

[mdk1]

Very nice.

[Baker21]

Very nice.

[dsmithmobile]

It has been a while mate but i'm good thanks how about you? and i just tend to lurk around on forums nowadays lol,do you reckon you'll be attending any shows this year cosif you are i may see you at one

[Baker21]

It has been a while mate but i'm good thanks how about you? and i just tend to lurk around on forums nowadays lol,do you reckon you'll be attending any shows this year cosif you are i may see you at one

All good here thanks Dan, you and Mrs OK?

I will be at the usual shows no doubt mate, DC11, Edition38 and maybe Traxx as it's on the doorstep..........

[dsmithmobile]

All good here thanks Dan, you and Mrs OK?

I will be at the usual shows no doubt mate, DC11, Edition38 and maybe Traxx as it's on the doorstep..........

Yes me the wife and daughter are all good thanks,hope your well and I see your still enjoying your detailing will look out for you at dc or edition if there the shows you'll be at as I don't know if I'll be going to trax,your cars still looking mint

[dsmithmobile]

All good here thanks Dan, you and Mrs OK?

I will be at the usual shows no doubt mate, DC11, Edition38 and maybe Traxx as it's on the doorstep..........

Yes me the wife and daughter are all good thanks,hope your well and I see your still enjoying your detailing will look out for you at dc or edition if there the shows you'll be at as I don't know if I'll be going to trax,your cars still looking mint

[Baker21]

Yes me the wife and daughter are all good thanks,hope your well and I see your still enjoying your detailing will look out for you at dc or edition if there the shows you'll be at as I don't know if I'll be going to trax,your cars still looking mint

So good you posted twice mate................

Daughter hey, check you out..............

Still keeping my hand in the detailing side of things and hope to catch up with you at DC then, what's the Octy looking like now?

[dsmithmobile]

Yes i replied from my blackberry so dont know why it did it twice :wonder: and yes it must of been a while since i've seen you cos my daughters 18 month old now lol

and the octy has been through a few changes since you've last seen it too,there's some pics in the link in my sig,lastest look isn't complete yet as i'm waiting on adaptors for new wheels which have been sat in the dining room since the begining of december so there like part of the furniture now

and i still can't believe you much you've gone into the detailing,just wish i could be bothered to wash my car let alone go into the levels you do,although i must admit you do get stunning results keep up the good work

are you not going to ud then? and are you still playing hockey?

Edited 30 January, 2011 by dsmithmobile

[Baker21]

Yes i replied from my blackberry so dont know why it did it twice :wonder: and yes it must of been a while since i've seen you cos my daughters 18 month old now lol

and the octy has been through a few changes since you've last seen it too,there's some pics in the link in my sig,lastest look isn't complete yet as i'm waiting on adaptors for new wheels which have been sat in the dining room since the begining of december so there like part of the furniture now

and i still can't believe you much you've gone into the detailing,just wish i could be bothered to wash my car let alone go into the levels you do,although i must admit you do get stunning results keep up the good work

are you not going to ud then? and are you still playing hockey?

Flipping heck time flies by............. :yes:

Sure has seen some changes mate, Porker rims look awesome and if you ever want to shift them on, let me know.......... :yes:

Like the change on the interior as well very subtle but I imagine a must with the colour of the interior as standard.............

The detailing is a hobby gone a little OTT mate but I do love the end results, makes it all worth it for me, more than likely won't attend UD and yeah I am still playing Floorball both for club and country, getting old now though..............

Jen's Arosa looks great on the TH's, assuming they are?

Edited 31 January, 2011 by Baker21