rav5
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Post by rav5 on Oct 21, 2024 9:56:08 GMT
Can't seem to find many about, so maybe an import wheel?  I'm looking for a set, if anyone has some. I would post in the 'Wanted' section, but it doesn't look like I'm permitted to? |
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Post by davrav on Oct 21, 2024 10:16:25 GMT
Welcome rav5. Certainly looks like an original UK wheel. Probably quite rare now if fitted to Mk1 RAVs. To have access to 'For sale' and 'Wanted' sections I believe you need to register as a club supporter: forum.rav4driversclub.com/thread/1245/2024-club-supporter-programmeIf you complete your profile it will save you having to repeat in any questions you may have in the future. Nice looking RAV by the way. |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 21, 2024 17:25:47 GMT
Welcome to the club 👍🏻
The wheel was an accessory dealer option, would be very rare to find used now.
Many other factory options open to you if you wanted to change them , VX alloys are nice , then the mk2 rav4 have a few options…plus later wheels will also fit 👍🏻
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Post by rav5 on Oct 21, 2024 22:46:16 GMT
Thanks for info. I have been on these forums before with username: -B-, but I couldn’t sign in for whatever reason. Tried starting a fresh account with the same name, only to be told dashes can’t be used. Anyway, I’m back. These would be my second choice, 17” Mk3 wheels.  However, I can’t see any Mk3 on eBay with these fitted. I presumed they were only fitted to European cars, but I did find one at a UK breakers recently: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196703262631 (they state 'alloy' but I believe they are steel). The ones in that photo look closer to 16" though. Maybe there's size options in this style? |
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Post by davrav on Oct 21, 2024 22:57:02 GMT
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Post by rav5 on Oct 21, 2024 23:16:57 GMT
I maybe wrong, but they seem too modern a design to suit a Mk1. |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 22, 2024 7:44:11 GMT
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Post by charliefarlie on Oct 22, 2024 7:45:39 GMT
I maybe wrong, but they seem too modern a design to suit a Mk1. Some put wheels from later cars to add a touch of modern to their cars. Classic big five spoke wheels look better than the later wheels in my humble… |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 22, 2024 7:55:37 GMT
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Post by rav5 on Oct 22, 2024 10:30:40 GMT
Are they really the same wheels? One thing to note on the green car wheels and the 17’s I linked to on eBay: the centre grooved fluting on the 5 spokes, that extends the full length of each spoke. On the 16’s you linked to, that fluting only extends to the inner 50% of the spoke. Maybe it’s the lighting... I do know how to refurbish steel wheels properly, so that’s not an obstacle, but combined with the £60 they want for each, too steep for me. Nice looking wheel (your first link), but again, for my personal taste, it stands out too much from the Mk1 styling. Nice find on my first choice  I’ve messaged them. edit: that's a no, gone already  |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 22, 2024 14:01:44 GMT
Are they really the same wheels? One thing to note on the green car wheels and the 17’s I linked to on eBay: the centre grooved fluting on the 5 spokes, that extends the full length of each spoke. On the 16’s you linked to, that fluting only extends to the inner 50% of the spoke. Maybe it’s the lighting... I do know how to refurbish steel wheels properly, so that’s not an obstacle, but combined with the £60 they want for each, too steep for me. Agree centre of each spoke if different but still think they are steels 👍🏻 |
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Post by unclebob on Oct 22, 2024 14:03:25 GMT
These 17" MK3 wheels are popular on EBay and look good on a mk1 👍🏻  |
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 22, 2024 18:01:52 GMT
Do you keep an eye on Facebook marketplace and the various Rav groups on there, even breakers, things do come up from time to time but is best if you can collect.
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Post by unclebob on Oct 22, 2024 18:31:23 GMT
Do you keep an eye on Facebook marketplace and the various Rav groups on there, even breakers, things do come up from time to time but is best if you can collect. Paul will you be parting with your wheels as you have the TTE alloys to go on ? |
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Post by Paulus17 on Oct 23, 2024 7:40:03 GMT
Do you keep an eye on Facebook marketplace and the various Rav groups on there, even breakers, things do come up from time to time but is best if you can collect. Paul will you be parting with your wheels as you have the TTE alloys to go on ? As it happens Bob i did buy four refurbished Rav 4.2 alloys that were local to us, then the TTE ones popped up so at this moment in time including the wheels on the Rav at the moment i have three sets As for the wheels currently on the Rav there are two brand new Michelin cross climates on the back. Haven't been able to do anything with the TTEs at the moment, apart from moving them from one place to the other, but we do want them refurbished and a decent set of tyres on. So if anyone is interested in a set of the five spoke alloys give us a shout  |
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I’ve messaged them. edit: that's a no, gone already 
