SV6 Black Wheels on VF Calais

[VFCalais2017]

I agree the standard wheels are average, have you considered the normal SV6 wheels rather than the black edition ones? Personally I think they are a little less sporty and more in keeping with the ‘luxury’ image of the Calais.

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Thanks tml678,
I did look at the standard SV6 wheels in silver but I thought it needed a contrast in colour on the wheels. My car has black highlights all around so I though these would stand out a bit more. They make a bold statement and if I went with this choice, I'd probably have the most unique one on the road Yes, I'm inclined to agree that I need to retain the Calais look - more refined rather than sporty. But then again, Holden released the Director which is borderline between the two and looks great in my opinion. I'll be giving it some more thought

 

[tml678]

I thought it needed a contrast in colour on the wheels. My car has black highlights all around so I though these would stand out a bit more

Yeah fair point, pictures on a computer screen don't always present an accurate portrayal. You can see it in the flesh so if it looks good, and you're happy then go for it!

 

[VFCalais2017]

^ I think either the standard or the Black Edition SV6 wheels are winners on that car.

Thanks Forg,
I stood back and looked at the car yesterday after the wheel swap.
They bring some life to the car compared to the other wheels

 

[tml678]

I quite liked these for standard Holden wheels
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Me too, it's just a shame that they used them for both the SSV and CalaisV, (the grey bits slightly darker on SSV however..). They should have differentiated the cars more in my opinion.

 

[tml678]

They bring some life to the car compared to the other wheels

Can you convince the old man to swap wheels..?

 

[VFCalais2017]

Can you convince the old man to swap wheels..?

Lol! He actually suggested it
He offered them to me to try for the week so I could get a better feel for them. Only problem is that the 45 series tyres will put the speedo out.

Funny thing, I had to put one of my Calais wheels on his red SV6 during the swap.
On the red car, the wheels didn't look too bad at all...although they don't suit the sporty looks of the SV6

 

[tml678]

Only problem is that the 45 series tyres will put the speedo out.

not by that much....certainly worth thinking about..when they wear out put the normal size ones on.

Use a GPS app on your phone in the meantime for an accurate speed

 

[VFCalais2017]

not by that much....certainly worth thinking about..when they wear out put the normal size ones on.

Use a GPS app on your phone in the meantime for an accurate speed

Good idea! I'll have to see if his offer is still open...

 

[Philmecrackun]

What spoiler is that on your boot lip? Did you fit it?

 

[tml678]

What spoiler is that on your boot lip? Did you fit it?

Calais Director lip spoiler.