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27-02-2013, 04:51 PM
torque2me

Wheel differences

Hello,

Can anyone shed any light on the difference to the 10 spoke Vortex (RRC005341MNH) and the Apex (RRC005341MVV)?

I've looked on the Rimmer's site but the photo shown seem not quite the same. I don't know if it is the angle or whether the spoke depth is slightly different. I can't see them making different versions for such low volumes. Is it the same wheel with, perhaps, differing paint finishes?

Anyone in the know?

cheers

Kev
27-02-2013, 05:02 PM
Nich

It looks like the Rimmer's site has the wrong photo for the Vortex, they look exactly the same as the Apex in the photo and they are definitely not the same or anywhere near similar.

Nich.
27-02-2013, 05:23 PM
Nich

2 Attachment(s)

Vortex:
Attachment 4638

Apex:
Attachment 4639
27-02-2013, 05:27 PM
tonybubble

Quote:

Originally Posted by torque2me

Hello,

Can anyone shed any light on the difference to the 10 spoke Vortex (RRC005341MNH) and the Apex (RRC005341MVV)?

I've looked on the Rimmer's site but the photo shown seem not quite the same. I don't know if it is the angle or whether the spoke depth is slightly different. I can't see them making different versions for such low volumes. Is it the same wheel with, perhaps, differing paint finishes?

Anyone in the know?

cheers

Kev

Apex shown here:

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...k2ZTwheels.jpg
Vortex here:

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...966389c9c1.jpg
27-02-2013, 05:29 PM
tonybubble

You beat me to it, Nich! :D
27-02-2013, 05:33 PM
Nich

Great minds and all that Tony..................

Nich.
27-02-2013, 05:44 PM
Herman

10 spoke vortex is RRC005530MWR, straights are RRC005341MNH and apex RRC005341MVV
27-02-2013, 06:19 PM
Nich

I think the Rimmer's image for the Straights is wrong Herman, it looks like an Apex to me.

Nich.
27-02-2013, 06:34 PM
Herman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nich

I think the Rimmer's image for the Straights is wrong Herman, it looks like an Apex to me.

Nich.

Yep, picture is wrong but AFAIK the part.no is correct
27-02-2013, 07:55 PM
MrDoodles

Have to admit, that I think that Vortex's look amazing on a Mk 2 75! :)
27-02-2013, 08:01 PM
Herman

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I2lvPdcy0E...75_V8-2004.jpg

Yes...............
27-02-2013, 08:44 PM
colintf

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrDoodles

Have to admit, that I think that Vortex's look amazing on a Mk 2 75! :)

And on a facelift ZT :thumb
28-02-2013, 02:14 PM
XPart02

18" 11 spoke ( straights ) are RRC005010MNH
18" Apex are RRC005341MVV
18" Vortex are RRC005530MWR
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...2/75alloys.jpg
28-02-2013, 02:24 PM
Herman

RRC005010MNH are NLA. RRC005341MNH is the replacement part number for straights
28-02-2013, 03:29 PM
XPart02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herman

RRC005010MNH are NLA. RRC005341MNH is the replacement part number for straights

I know. However, RRC005341MNH are (Apex silver sparkle version) of RRC005341MVV (Apex Platinum Silver)
They are the same wheel with different colours
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...05341MNH-1.jpg
28-02-2013, 03:52 PM
Nich

Quote:

Originally Posted by torque2me

Hello,

Can anyone shed any light on the difference to the 10 spoke Vortex (RRC005341MNH) and the Apex (RRC005341MVV)?

I've looked on the Rimmer's site but the photo shown seem not quite the same. I don't know if it is the angle or whether the spoke depth is slightly different. I can't see them making different versions for such low volumes. Is it the same wheel with, perhaps, differing paint finishes?

Anyone in the know?

cheers

Kev

So the answer is yes they are the same wheel with a different finish, the Rimmer's photo's are both correct and the Vortex Part Number is RRC005530MWR.

Nich.
28-02-2013, 04:13 PM
torque2me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nich

It looks like the Rimmer's site has the wrong photo for the Vortex, they look exactly the same as the Apex in the photo and they are definitely not the same or anywhere near similar.

Nich.

That is what is totally throwing me. I think Rimmers have used a photo of the Apex for both part numbers but both taken from slightly different angles. Thanks for the input.

Kev
28-02-2013, 04:26 PM
torque2me

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPart02

18" 11 spoke ( straights ) are RRC005010MNH
18" Apex are RRC005341MVV
18" Vortex are RRC005530MWR
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...2/75alloys.jpg

This makes it a little clearer.
MNH are 18" 11-spoke straight
MVV are 18" 10 spoke straggered (?). Named Apex with Finish in Smoked Chrome.

So it looks like the 11-spoke straights (MNH) being the only type available means a full set of four so that it no look strange ;-)
28-02-2013, 04:32 PM
torque2me

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPart02

I know. However, RRC005341MNH are (Apex silver sparkle version) of RRC005341MVV (Apex Platinum Silver)
They are the same wheel with different colours
http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/...05341MNH-1.jpg

Right, it looks as if I will need 4 off MNH type as I cannot see CAT?X-Part doing any more for a couple of hundred motors (sets).
This is hust the inf I was after - NH abd VV are differing paint finishes.

Much obliged for the input,

Kev
28-02-2013, 04:36 PM
tonybubble

Quote:

Originally Posted by torque2me

This makes it a little clearer.
MNH are 18" 11-spoke straight
MVV are 18" 10 spoke straggered (?). Named Apex with Finish in Smoked Chrome.

So it looks like the 11-spoke straights (MNH) being the only type available means a full set of four so that it no look strange ;-)

MNH, MVV and MWR are actually the finish (paint code) colours.

Apex wheels are relatively scarce, Vortex wheels are near impossible to find, but 11 Spokes, Straights and Gridspokes come up on Ebay from time to time. All are suitable for 260s.
28-02-2013, 08:26 PM
3disco

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herman

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I2lvPdcy0E...75_V8-2004.jpg

Yes...............

Its the only one with 19" vortex,wonder what happened to them?
04-03-2013, 03:36 PM
torque2me

That is what I have managed to ascertain.

Thus, what it means is a whole set of four RCC005341MNH need to be acquired.....sob....sob.....sob!

cheers,

Kev
04-03-2013, 04:51 PM
Nich

Quote:

Originally Posted by torque2me

That is what I have managed to ascertain.

Thus, what it means is a whole set of four RCC005341MNH need to be acquired.....sob....sob.....sob!

cheers,

Kev

Only if you want Apex wheels, the Part Numbers are as follows:

RRC00 5010 MNH - 18" 11 Spoke - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18"

RRC00 5341 MVV - 18" Apex - Platinum Silver - 7.5J x 18"
RRC00 5341 MNH - 18" Apex ? Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18"

RRC00 5440 MNH - 18" Grid Spoke - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18"

RRC00 2260 MNH - 18" Straights - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (To Chassis Number 317275)
RRC00 5130 MNH - 18" Straights - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (From Chassis Number 31276 to 321637)

RRC00 5530 MWR - 18" Vortex - Liquid Silver - 7.5J x 18"

HAIRPINS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR 260/R75 V8 USE
RRC00 2250 MNH - 18" Hairpin - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (To Chassis Number 317275)
RRC00 5120 MNH - 18" Hairpin - Silver Sparkle - 7.5J x 18" (From Chassis Number 317276)

As Tony says,

Quote:

Apex wheels are relatively scarce, Vortex wheels are near impossible to find, but 11 Spokes, Straights and Gridspokes come up on Ebay from time to time. All are suitable for 260s.

Nich.
06-03-2013, 03:43 AM
jenksman

Hi All
Can anyone tell me the going rate for refurbishing a set of 4 no Apex wheels in Shadow Chrome?

Also
Anyone have a set of 18" 11 spoke wheels for sale
I believe Captain Slow had a set a month or so ago. Are they still available?
Dave