Yeah, that's probably a good idea...I'm not really sure about going with bronze either - and I also don't like black...I prefer a lighter colour. I used to have gold wheels on a green/gold 1976 Firebird and that looked fantastic, but you certainly take a risk of getting tacky if it isn't exactly right!
I had the bronze wheels on a silver car. This is the post:I'm thinking of putting the Blizzaks on my stock wheels and buying some bronze wheels for summer. Thoughts? I think I saw some bronze wheels on a white GV70 on the forum here but I haven't seen them on a burgundy one yet...the preview feature on their website doesn't have a burgundy option.
I remember that. I must admit, that combo looks pretty sharp. The silver is muted so the bronze does not fight with your body colour. Not sure if I would get tired of the colour eventually though.
I got mine from Amazon!Yeah, I went with Blizzaks just because they were available. I haven't found any Nokians in stock every year I go looking...I need to start earlier, I think.
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Nice. Always hard to tell until you see on a vehicle, which why I do a google image search for the wheel to see it on an actual vehicle. I think this is it? if so, sharp looking.I think this one might be better - much more muted with just a touch of bronze.
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Nice! Thanks for finding this pic! It definitely helps to understand how they look on a vehicle!
I'm planning on putting winters on the stock wheels once I get the car. Likely going with Contis though. And then getting black ones for the summer. I actually like black wheels on burgundy GV70. I was thinking of doing a full blackout (chrome delete, badges, tail lights), but wife doesn't like that look. So I think black wheels is gonna be a compromise.I'm thinking of putting the Blizzaks on my stock wheels and buying some bronze wheels for summer. Thoughts? I think I saw some bronze wheels on a white GV70 on the forum here but I haven't seen them on a burgundy one yet...the preview feature on their website doesn't have a burgundy option.
The reason i don't like black wheels is that I see them all over the place...on beamers, on chevs etc, and each time I see them on the streets, they just look like black holes where the tires and wheels should be. It's a lost opportunity to add some definition to the vehicle. Also, being a Canuck, and an older one at that, I still have this thing of associating black wheels to the ole black steelies we always used to use in winter LOL! But that's just me. And to be quite honest...I agree with you. I did see a pic of a burgundy GV with black wheels, and it was a nice look...stealthy. Really, this is all about personal preferences...and we all differ in that regard so I always take opinions with large grain of salt since they are just that....opinions.
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First snow? Man, it has been hardcore winter here for 2 weeks already! -30 with windchill and a foot of snow! Alberta...Sheesh. Are those the all weather or snow tires?Got my new Continental VikingContact 7s on my stock 19" wheels Monday morning, just in time for our first snow of the winter today. Must say felt very confident in the GV with the Conti's. They handled snow, slush and packed ice like champs. Lots of ice at 4 way stops and they gripped well. Awesome tire. What a difference driving this vs my F150 with winters. Never felt sure footed in my truck because of its mass and height, although was great for fishtailing down the road
Btw, anyone in Ottawa looking for a set of the stock Michelin's 235/55/19 that have less than 200 kms on them, let me know.
Yeah agreed. I'm getting Blizzaks installed on Tuesday...been waiting for Costco to deliver them for 3 weeks. You aren't keeping your stock tires for Summer? I was going to keep them and buy some new rims for them. I considered going to 20" but my first priority is ride comfort so staying with 19.
Nope. I am contemplating a 22" wheel with slightly oversized tire (265/40/22) that would give me a slightly taller side wall than the stock 21" for a bit more cushion, or a 21" wheel with stock tire size. In fact, if I could find a set of the stock 21" used or a take off from a fairly new vehicle, I would consider that as well. 22" options are so much greater for both wheels and tires. Still undecided however.
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