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Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Ian - 08-01-2012
I have been wondering this for a while now and it still makes me think,
What is the fuss surroundings Cyclones? Why on earth do people love them so much?!
I have a set on the Rallye and have had them on a Cabby beforehand, and think they are quite possibly the worst wheels ive ever had on any car.
In my opinion they are heavy, not especially good looking, and most importantly they just will not hold a balance ever. Ive lost count the amount of times ive had to get them balanced.
Anyway, im off to fit my speedlines.
Discuss
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Diggers - 08-01-2012
Ian Wrote:I have been wondering this for a while now and it still makes me think,want to give me your clones?
What is the fuss surroundings Cyclones? Why on earth do people love them so much?!
I have a set on the Rallye and have had them on a Cabby beforehand, and think they are quite possibly the worst wheels ive ever had on any car.
In my opinion they are heavy, not especially good looking, and most importantly they just will not hold a balance ever. Ive lost count the amount of times ive had to get them balanced.
Anyway, im off to fit my speedlines.
Discuss
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Toms306 - 08-01-2012
:blink:
5 spokes are always ftw!! Clones look good (imo) are easy to clean (only 5 spokes), have a bit of dish but not too much and they're the right size for a 306. :p
I still have a set in the garage waiting for the next 306.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Mattcheese31 - 08-01-2012
cyclones are speedlines
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Matty - 08-01-2012
Cyclones. FTW.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Toms306 - 08-01-2012
Hmm.....how can anyone not like cyclones?? :o
![[Image: Photo-0081-4.jpg]](http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy247/Toms306_photos/Photo-0081-4.jpg)
![[Image: Photo-0055-3.jpg]](http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy247/Toms306_photos/Photo-0055-3.jpg)
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Connor - 08-01-2012
Look nice, but over done imo...
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Ian - 08-01-2012
Diggers Wrote:want to give me your clones?
Ill sell you them once I manage to get my hands on some Pro Race 2's
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - jo3 - 08-01-2012
with my spax coilovers i found theres not many choice of wheels, so i went oem so i dont have to piss about with spacers and i know there gonna fit no matter how low i go.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Ian - 08-01-2012
Toms306 Wrote:Hmm.....how can anyone not like cyclones?? :o
The reasons i said above??
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Foxy-jim - 08-01-2012
I would have some as winter wheels. Used to love them a few years ago!
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Ian - 08-01-2012
Does no one else find them permanently unbalanced?
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Curt - 08-01-2012
It's all down to opinion, at the end of the day. Mine is, that whilst I like them, they're somewhat over-done, as Connor said. But what you've done, essentially, is started a topic which Tom can argue about more than normal if someone disagrees. Which is saying something.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Dan! - 08-01-2012
I don't find them 'un-attractive' or offensively bad looking, but I admit they're not my favourite wheel either. Quite meh tbh, I prefer lasers to cyclones. Speedlines are win though, cracking wheels
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Flynn - 08-01-2012
I am not too fond of Cyclones either. They look respectable but bland. Like the guy above said I far prefer Lasers to Cyclones. I struggle to find a particularly exciting OEM wheel for the 306 I must say. Dare I saw 406 coupe wheels look quite nice :oops:
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - darrenjlobb - 08-01-2012
Connor Wrote:Look nice, but over done imo...
How can stock wheels be "over done" lol?
Im not a huge fan either tbh, but do look nice on a lowered oem+ uber tidy car....
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Curt - 08-01-2012
They can be over-done because they're only the standard wheels for higher trim cars... GTi-6's and high spec HDi's etc. So now there's a lot more about from accidents/breaking, they find their way onto most others as well.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Toms306 - 08-01-2012
Ian Wrote:Does no one else find them permanently unbalanced?
Not if you get them balanced properly mate, mine were fine at 100+ mph after ats done them.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Connor - 08-01-2012
darrenjlobb Wrote:Connor Wrote:Look nice, but over done imo...
How can stock wheels be "over done" lol?
Im not a huge fan either tbh, but do look nice on a lowered oem+ uber tidy car....
Because everyone his them, that's my point
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Dum-Dum - 08-01-2012
They are a very good design and suit the 306 incredibly well but as said they are over done.
They always seem to be out of ballance when you buy a set but i think alot of that is tyre fitters too lazy to ballance centerless wheels
Their big bonus is their weight, theyer just 8.7kg each, Bear in mind that lasers (other Peugeot 15" wheels of the time) are 10.2kg each thats a fair old difference to unsprung weight.
Also you say "off to fit my speedlines" I think youll find, if my memory serves me correctly, that cyclones are actually made by speedline (its stamped on the inside lip) so your car is already fitted with speedlines.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Ian - 08-01-2012
Toms306 Wrote:Ian Wrote:Does no one else find them permanently unbalanced?
Not if you get them balanced properly mate, mine were fine at 100+ mph after ats done them.
I have had 4 reputable tyre places balance cyclones, along with Peugeot. And I've also balanced a set myself.
On none of those occasions have they stayed balanced for any worthwhile period of time.
And regardless of who made the cyclones. They are still imo not very good.
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - 4WayDiablo - 08-01-2012
I do see what you mean but im still getting rid of my TD pro race ones and going back to cyclones
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Ian - 09-01-2012
What size are they?
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Eeyore - 09-01-2012
Meh my cyclones are a different colour so im not a sheep! haha
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - 4WayDiablo - 09-01-2012
17's , the ones in my sig..
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Ian - 09-01-2012
4WayDiablo Wrote:17's , the ones in my sig..
Nah, too big for me
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - ginge191 - 09-01-2012
cyclones remind me of this chap
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![[Image: photo3.jpg]](http://homepages.nildram.co.uk/~sae/files/pics/cyclones/photo3.jpg)
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - mark_airey - 09-01-2012
ROFL ^^ now you mention it.........
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - ginge191 - 09-01-2012
mark_airey Wrote:ROFL ^^ now you mention it.........
glad im not the only one - its like his little bulky hands - i personally cant stand clones
Re: Cyclones. Why all the fuss? - Kezzieboy - 09-01-2012
They're very meh, they look alright, but I got shot as soon as I could afford an alternative I liked!