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Salisburylander



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2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Bali Blue
The aesthetics of older wheels on a newer car

I bought my 11 reg, RRS off my sister and the wheels are totally kerbed and scuffed! Moisture has got underneath the lacquer and all four wheels now look really bad! I was thinking about getting them refurbished but a colleague is selling a set of older Stormers in excellent condition !

Should I get mine refurbished or go for the older rims? Any thoughts?

Post #423832 Sat May 10 2014 8:23am
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PEACHY



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Very Happy I suppose its down to individual taste Very Happy Could you not try the stormers before you purchased them ? I personally like the design but would be reluctant to place them on a newer looking Sport ( my opinion only ) are they 20's or 22's this may make a difference - 22's would be replicas Rolling Eyes do you have any pics of the RRS with its current alloys ?

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Post #423835 Sat May 10 2014 8:44am
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essexfarmer



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Lux Orkney Grey

Personally, I like the stormers and I would have no problem putting them on my 12MY so I say go for it Thumbs Up 12MY RRS Orkney Grey HSE Lux
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Post #423867 Sat May 10 2014 4:06pm
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SPX



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United Kingdom 2008 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HST Java Black

Bit of a no-no for me, I prefer to see alloys on the same sort of generation motor that they are known for; I thought about buying one of the newer Overfinch wheel designs for my '08 HST but it just didn't look right to me.

Post #423870 Sat May 10 2014 5:24pm
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RRSTDV8



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United Kingdom 2012 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE Orkney Grey

If you like the look of the "older" wheel on your vehicle then go for it. It's a personal thing and your money so do what suits your taste not other the tastes of other people. 2012 SDV6 - it's missing a couple of cylinders
2008 TDV8 - it was a labour of love and is much missed

Post #423898 Sun May 11 2014 6:39am
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Me, I'd check they are original stormers and not copies and if they are correctly weight rated, lots of copies out there not up to the spec required

Then decide if you prefer the refurb or stormer look

Only you can decide and it's hard for others too, especially when we don't know the other options style

Post #423899 Sun May 11 2014 7:07am
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RRS Daz



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I'd go with the wheel you like no matter the year of the sport.

Mine has the more common way though, newer wheels on older sport.

It's only the sport geeks that would know they are for the wrong year the rest of the 99% of people won't know the difference.

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Salisburylander



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2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Bali Blue

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Picture of it taken this morning (finger included) showing existing wheels.

Post #423956 Sun May 11 2014 3:42pm
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codfather



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Scotland 2010 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 SE Santorini Black

Stormers are my favourite design, which is why I got a set for my 2010 sport

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Post #424309 Wed May 14 2014 7:28pm
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Salisburylander



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2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Bali Blue

Because I took so long to make my mind up, chap has sold the Stormers!

Post #424687 Mon May 19 2014 11:42am
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BKHK



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I think it looks just great in your picture Salisbury, leave well alone, it's a fine looking car just the way it is. You don't need Stormers on your car. Save your money or treat yourself to something else. Gone - 2008 Stornoway Grey RRS 2.7 TDV6
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Post #424692 Mon May 19 2014 12:50pm
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Salisburylander



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2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Bali Blue

This is the type of damage I've got on my wheels! Money now been spent on new discs and pads!

Post #424790 Tue May 20 2014 7:14pm
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