02-10-2009, 04:20 PM
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Milano 3.0 Verde Speedlines on a GTV6?
Hello,
Was curious if the Speedlines on the late Milano 3.0L's fit offset-wise on a GTV6? Any pictures of cars so equipped?
Thank you
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02-10-2009, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by JRatto
Hello,
Was curious if the Speedlines on the late Milano 3.0L's fit offset-wise on a GTV6? Any pictures of cars so equipped?
Thank you
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The Speedlines have approximately the same size and offset (45mm ?) as the original GTV/6 wheels and will fit fine.
The Benzonis have an offset of 30mm and will site a little further to the outside, but this isn't a problem and will actually help a little in the handling department.
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02-10-2009, 05:29 PM
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Actually, the Speedlines are from the early Verdes, the Benzonis (BWA) were on the late cars.
The Speedlines have approximately the same size and offset (45mm ?) as the original GTV/6 wheels and will fit fine.
The Benzonis have an offset of 30mm and will site a little further to the outside, but this isn't a problem and will actually help a little in the handling department.
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Ok, thanks for the heads up. Are these the Speedlines or the Benzonis? (see pic)
These are the wheels I was thinking of, if they are not the Benzonis, could you post a picture of them? I think a little more positive offset would look better too.
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02-10-2009, 06:39 PM
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Are these the Speedlines or the Benzonis? (see pic)
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Another difference is the Speedlines have 18 holes and the Benzonis have 19.
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02-11-2009, 08:00 AM
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Those are the late Benzoni wheels in the photo. The easy way to tell is that on the Benzoni wheels the lug nuts are sunk further into the face of the wheel.
Another difference is the Speedlines have 18 holes and the Benzonis have 19.
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02-16-2009, 10:32 AM
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Searched around, but couldn't find any images of GTV6 with the Verde wheels. Anybody have a picture?
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02-17-2009, 07:43 AM
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What are the chances ...
I've got 4 speedlines that I would trade for you Borbets! (if you still have them)  They are currently on my GTV6  and in good condition. |
02-17-2009, 07:46 AM
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Well, he's already ordered the Speedline's, but I'm sure we can work a good deal for the Borbets.....
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02-18-2009, 01:23 PM
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I'd like to be in line for the set of Borbets if they become available.
Verde Wheels on my GTV6:
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02-18-2009, 01:28 PM
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WOW. They look great on your car!
The Borbets will be up for sale shod with tires, 225/50/16 Bridgestones that have life left in them.
Is your car lowered?
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WOW. They look great on your car!
The Borbets will be up for sale shod with tires, 225/50/16 Bridgestones that have life left in them.
Is your car lowered?
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Yes, the front is lowered. I'm still looking for lowering springs for the rear.
It's going to the alignment shop today, the camber is waaaay off since lowering the car.
Are they Borbet Es? I have a set on my Volvo and think they'd look great on the GTV6.
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Thanks...they were the only wheels I could find to replace the gawdawful TRX wheels on the car when I bought it that didn't cost more than the car
Yes, the front is lowered. I'm still looking for lowering springs for the rear.
It's going to the alignment shop today, the camber is waaaay off since lowering the car.
Are they Borbet Es? I have a set on my Volvo and think they'd look great on the GTV6. |
Your car sits nicely. The Milano Verde wheels are my second favorite wheel for the GTV6, after the Ronal A1.
Not sure which Borbets they are, you can kind of see them in my avatar up there... 5 spoke 16".
My pics are too lager of a format to post I think. But I can email a pic if you want.. pm me your email address.
Nice car,
Jim
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Hmm...
Don - are you sure those are not Benzonis? I counted 19 holes ...  |
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Don - are you sure those are not Benzonis? I counted 19 holes ... |
Now I'm throughly confused 
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