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Alex_FC
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« on: January 06, 2012, 06:30:05 PM »
The Alloys are the 15inch 5 spokes
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« Reply #1 on: January 06, 2012, 06:41:36 PM »
No quick answer!

There are two types of alloy, 2.0 and 2.6 type.
They look essentially the same, but the 2.6 ones are shaped differently in back to accommodate the calipers.

Early Diplomats had specific wheels fitted according to the engine size, whereas later cars mostly seem to be fitted with the larger type alloy.
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2012, 05:18:11 PM »
They fit, with plenty of space.

Gone are the god awful fox 17inch alloys (see my show-off thread) and its now sitting on Diplomat 5 spoke 15inch alloys.

Now I just need to purchase some new tyres, I think 205/50,  that will get it dropped.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2012, 06:04:53 PM »
Will you be selling the 17's?
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« Reply #4 on: January 08, 2012, 06:14:26 PM »
Sold already, a few weeks back now, got over a ton for them on Ebay.  They were not my style, too much boy racer. They did stick tho, 225 front and 235 rear.
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« Reply #5 on: January 08, 2012, 06:29:22 PM »
I gotta agree with you, the alloys do look god awful. Had 225/60x15 on my estate and it felt better than the standard 195/65x15 which its currently on, while the Senator rims get a makeover.
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