Greetings from a newbie

[Kristy]

Hi all!
Nice to be there.
I'd like to say Hello to all the members:)
So I've got a couple of questions and hope to get answers from the experienced drivers.
I've bought Toyota Land Cruiser 100, 2003 recently and wanna change its wheels to update the general look.
Any suggestions?
I'd appreciate all

[Nailer]

Hi Kristy, Welcome to the forum.
17" is probably a good size to go with for tyre availability these days, 18" will probably become more common in the next couple of years.

[MCSHANENOEL]

Welcome.

Have you considered having them powder coated I had the wheels on my 1994 80 series coated and they look like new.

[Kristy]

Hi Kristy, Welcome to the forum.
17" is probably a good size to go with for tyre availability these days, 18" will probably become more common in the next couple of years.

Hi Nailer!
Thanks for your answer. I guess 18"" will be better taking into account the fact you mentioned. :)
Do you have any trusted brands in mind?

[Kristy]

Welcome.

Have you considered having them powder coated I had the wheels on my 1994 80 series coated and they look like new.

Hi! Thank you.
Wow, I haven't been thinking about this. ;)
Don't you know the price for such a kind of service?

[Nailer]

Hi Nailer!
Thanks for your answer. I guess 18"" will be better taking into account the fact you mentioned. :)
Do you have any trusted brands in mind?

I don't but with alloys, you get what you pay for.
XD alloys are definitely well made, mostly available in black though.

[Kristy]

I don't but with alloys, you get what you pay for.
XD alloys are definitely well made, mostly available in black though.

Umm, thanks. I guess that Continental 275/60R18 are good enough. As to alloys I haven't decided yet, but I'll absolutely opt for black ones:) my favourite colour! I've bought my previous tyres at http://tirendo.ie/. Could you offer any other good retailer? Trying smth new has its benefits.

[Nailer]

Depends where you are in the country.
Mc Manus tyres in Drogheda has always been best on price for me. 041 983 7748

[MCSHANENOEL]

Hi Kristy

I think I paid circa 80 euro per wheel to have them powder coated.

The vehicle was left with them overnight as they had to remove all 4 wheels and tyres.

The rims are them dipped in some form of acid mixture to soften the original paint then sand blasted to remove the paint and any other loose corrosion.
Once they are powder coated they are then baked in an oven for circa of 30 minutes.