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mpieczko

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Not that exciting I know but I wanted to get some kind of consensus on my new wheels.

I've been looking around for a set of cheap wheels to stick on my car over the winter months while I get my cyclones refurbed. I've liked the BBS "starfish" alloy that Peugeot fitted to the 406 coupe for ages now so when a full set of 5 in 15" with good tyres popped up on ebay I grabbed them.

I think they look alright and definitely add a more squat and purposeful look because of the 12mm offset compared to the 18mm standard cyclone offset. Plus they are easy to get balanced and these are 6.5J width so ideal if you're looking to fit wider tyres (but then you may create issues with clearance on the inside of the wheel). The main drawback is that they are quite heavy.

I've got them fitted with standard 195/55 R15 tyres and they fit really nicely with standard ride height.







Let me know what you think.


Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 14:38
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bigbadbowen

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There on the wrong car Yes
Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 15:13
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thought they were 16" Unsure i had one and can't even remember! infact they must be cos they have the 4pots under Unsure then again they do a gay 2.0 16v xsi engine one with mincy brakes

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 15:30
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24seven

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Post #4
Can't say I'm a big fan eiher to be honest. They're a bit overly smooth and bland looking on a standard 306. The only car other than a 406 coupe I've seen a set fitted to that looked ok was a 205 CTi, but that had a few other well thought styling changes that all complimented each other.

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 15:31
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barry.rs

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Me no like im afraid. No
Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 17:09
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swiftyboi006

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Post #6
No

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 17:56
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prparke

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Post #7
mpieczko wrote:
Not that exciting I know but I wanted to get some kind of consensus on my new wheels.

I've been looking around for a set of cheap wheels to stick on my car over the winter months while I get my cyclones refurbed. I've liked the BBS "starfish" alloy that Peugeot fitted to the 406 coupe for ages now so when a full set of 5 in 15" with good tyres popped up on ebay I grabbed them.

I think they look alright and definitely add a more squat and purposeful look because of the 12mm offset compared to the 18mm standard cyclone offset. Plus they are easy to get balanced and these are 6.5J width so ideal if you're looking to fit wider tyres (but then you may create issues with clearance on the inside of the wheel). The main drawback is that they are quite heavy.

I've got them fitted with standard 195/55 R15 tyres and they fit really nicely with standard ride height.







Let me know what you think.


they came in 7''*16'' as well, ive got the 16'' ones on my 306 with tyre 195/45 16''
Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 18:41
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prparke

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mpieczko wrote:
Not that exciting I know but I wanted to get some kind of consensus on my new wheels.

I've been looking around for a set of cheap wheels to stick on my car over the winter months while I get my cyclones refurbed. I've liked the BBS "starfish" alloy that Peugeot fitted to the 406 coupe for ages now so when a full set of 5 in 15" with good tyres popped up on ebay I grabbed them.

I think they look alright and definitely add a more squat and purposeful look because of the 12mm offset compared to the 18mm standard cyclone offset. Plus they are easy to get balanced and these are 6.5J width so ideal if you're looking to fit wider tyres (but then you may create issues with clearance on the inside of the wheel). The main drawback is that they are quite heavy.

I've got them fitted with standard 195/55 R15 tyres and they fit really nicely with standard ride height.







Let me know what you think.


they came in 7''*16'' as well, ive got the 16'' ones on my 306 with tyre 195/45 16''
Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 18:43
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Post #9
I like them as its a fresh change from pro race all the 1.2's usually seen on here! LOL
Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 18:43
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seans6

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Post #10
Sorry but they look poo No
Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 18:53
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stan_306gti6 Forum Admin

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Not for me I'm afraid, but if you like them that's what matters. Thumbs up

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 19:44
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24seven

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Post #12
This is the one I remember seeing. These are 16" though, so that might be the difference.

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 20:34
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demondriverdan

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Post #13
Quite like them actually! Smile

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 20:43
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scotzman

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I dont mind them

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 21:06
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beez_neez_gt

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Post #15
They remind me of those teddy bear alloys, they look too pointy to suit the car imo.

One good thing is they are 7 inch wide which is how Peugeot should have had fitted on these cars.

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 21:36
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beez_neez_gt

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They remind me of those teddy bear alloys, they look too pointy to suit the car imo.

One good thing is they are 7 inch wide which is how Peugeot should have had fitted on these cars.

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 21:38
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coskev

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Post #17
Look ok to be fairThumbs up

Bit like cyclones imo, ok to use as winter wheels to save your decent ones from any damage!!!!Yes

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 21:39
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coskev

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Look ok to be fairThumbs up

Bit like cyclones imo, ok to use as winter wheels to save your decent ones from any damage!!!!Yes

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Posted 20th Dec 2012 at 21:40
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prparke

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Post #19
beez_neez_gt wrote:
They remind me of those teddy bear alloys, they look too pointy to suit the car imo.

One good thing is they are 7 inch wide which is how Peugeot should have had fitted on these cars.
yeah peugeot should have fitted the 306 with 7''*16''
Posted 21st Dec 2012 at 00:09
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gnrlee Forum Admin

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Cool

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Posted 21st Dec 2012 at 02:02
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mpieczko

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Post #21
coskev wrote:
Look ok to be fairThumbs up

Bit like cyclones imo, ok to use as winter wheels to save your decent ones from any damage!!!!Yes


That's the intention mate, save my cyclones from all of the road salt and once the weather begins to pick up again I'll have a shiny new set of cyclones to put back on the car.
Posted 21st Dec 2012 at 10:02
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eddy_gti6

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gnrlee wrote:
Cool


Laugh my ass off

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Posted 21st Dec 2012 at 10:04
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rich306

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gnrlee wrote:
Cool


No...... just.. No Thumbs down

With regards to the other wheels? Im not sure to be honest LOL

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Posted 21st Dec 2012 at 10:16
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gnrlee wrote:
Cool


Haha good skills

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Posted 21st Dec 2012 at 15:41
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24seven

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Post #25
Thank [insert appropriate deity/deities/celebrity/Brother Kennedy] they only made those in 14".

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Posted 22nd Dec 2012 at 00:42
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