Group buy on ROTA 18" Wheels and Tyres
#151
Originally Posted by jasonius
Very nice, I'm so tempted...! An early christmas looks on the cards..
What tyre size did you end up choosing..? (you're oem setup is the same as on my 05 WRX saloon- 215/45 17)
BTW can someone confirm the wheel/tyre weights..?
Jason
What tyre size did you end up choosing..? (you're oem setup is the same as on my 05 WRX saloon- 215/45 17)
BTW can someone confirm the wheel/tyre weights..?
Jason
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OEM wheels and tyres... 17" 215/45/17.
New wheels and tyres... 18" 215/40/18.
The 215/40/18 on the 18" rim will upset the speedo slightly. Speedo 60mph, actual road speed 60.4mph... not worth worrying about really.
Julian sourced me a set of Falken 215/40/18 FK-451's (I think) in the end for £73 a corner.
I know some people have issues with this tyre (and it's not as grippy as the Toyo) but I've had a couple cars with Falken’s on over the years.... and I've been happy with their performance. Of course I'll be going from the Bridgestone’s to the Falken’s, but I very rarely '****' my Scoob round corners or drive fast in the wet, so I’m hoping they’ll be OK.
Other 215/40/18 manufacturers are Yokohama and Pirelli. As you can imagine, these retail up in the £130-£140 a corner bracket.
Hope that helps?
J.
PS. Simon.... thanks for marking me down as ‘ordered’ Julian phoned me at 18:45 tonight to confirm the details. Top man.
OEM wheels and tyres... 17" 215/45/17.
New wheels and tyres... 18" 215/40/18.
The 215/40/18 on the 18" rim will upset the speedo slightly. Speedo 60mph, actual road speed 60.4mph... not worth worrying about really.
Julian sourced me a set of Falken 215/40/18 FK-451's (I think) in the end for £73 a corner.
I know some people have issues with this tyre (and it's not as grippy as the Toyo) but I've had a couple cars with Falken’s on over the years.... and I've been happy with their performance. Of course I'll be going from the Bridgestone’s to the Falken’s, but I very rarely '****' my Scoob round corners or drive fast in the wet, so I’m hoping they’ll be OK.
Other 215/40/18 manufacturers are Yokohama and Pirelli. As you can imagine, these retail up in the £130-£140 a corner bracket.
Hope that helps?
J.
PS. Simon.... thanks for marking me down as ‘ordered’ Julian phoned me at 18:45 tonight to confirm the details. Top man.
#153
jasonius.. Robbie T.. Stiver3.. simon57..
In answer to your question about the GB time scale is that after talking with Julian today he is happy to let it run for a little while yet, I don't want to put a timescale on it but as long as there is interest I think we can keep it going for a little longer.... I thought that the initial 10 may have taken longer to get together but I'm pleased to say its only been about 10 days, so your all lucky I'm quite in work and I can spend some time on here during the day keeping up with things as long as Julian is happy I'll stick with it.
But rest assured when it does end I'll give a couple of days notice to you all, that way you will hopefully not miss out on the deal.
Is that ok chaps ???
In answer to your question about the GB time scale is that after talking with Julian today he is happy to let it run for a little while yet, I don't want to put a timescale on it but as long as there is interest I think we can keep it going for a little longer.... I thought that the initial 10 may have taken longer to get together but I'm pleased to say its only been about 10 days, so your all lucky I'm quite in work and I can spend some time on here during the day keeping up with things as long as Julian is happy I'll stick with it.
But rest assured when it does end I'll give a couple of days notice to you all, that way you will hopefully not miss out on the deal.
Is that ok chaps ???
#154
Originally Posted by Squadron-Leader
PS. Simon.... thanks for marking me down as ‘ordered’ Julian phoned me at 18:45 tonight to confirm the details. Top man.
#156
Originally Posted by MadDogWRX
Can I still join this GB?
If so I`d like a set of 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only.
Do you accept PayPal?
Cheers
If so I`d like a set of 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only.
Do you accept PayPal?
Cheers
Contact details are
http://www.rarerims.co.uk/
01363 777007
info@rarerims.co.uk
Just let Julian know it is in relation group buy.
Simon
#157
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's ordered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only.
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's ordered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only.
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's ordered
Last edited by Silver Scooby Sport; 19 October 2005 at 11:17 AM.
#158
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's ordered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels onlly
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's
That's my overtime spent this month then......haha
Will get on the blower mid morning!
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels onlly
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's
That's my overtime spent this month then......haha
Will get on the blower mid morning!
#159
We do take Paypal payments, however they charge us 3.6%,
Credit card payments charge us around 2% so as long as you pay the 1.6% difference thats fine yes..
Hope that makes some kind of sense..
Kumhos are the 717's, however I need to confirm this, as I didnt think they made the 717 in that size..
Credit card payments charge us around 2% so as long as you pay the 1.6% difference thats fine yes..
Hope that makes some kind of sense..
Kumhos are the 717's, however I need to confirm this, as I didnt think they made the 717 in that size..
#160
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Possible silly question but will the geometry have to be done again once the 18s are on?
think I'll stick with Toyos TBH. Got them on now and are fine if the Kumhos might be a bit iffy.
think I'll stick with Toyos TBH. Got them on now and are fine if the Kumhos might be a bit iffy.
Last edited by EddScott; 19 October 2005 at 10:34 AM.
#161
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's - ordered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo - ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres - ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face - ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/40/17 - ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 - ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip - ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels onlly
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's
Another confirmed order
Thanks to Simon & Julian for sorting this out.
Cheers,
Steve
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo - ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres - ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face - ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/40/17 - ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 - ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip - ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels onlly
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's
Another confirmed order
Thanks to Simon & Julian for sorting this out.
Cheers,
Steve
#162
Originally Posted by EddScott
Possible silly question but will the geometry have to be done again once the 18s are on?
think I'll stick with Toyos TBH. Got them on now and are fine if the Kumhos might be a bit iffy.
think I'll stick with Toyos TBH. Got them on now and are fine if the Kumhos might be a bit iffy.
I have the powerstation settings on mine... had them done when I was running 17's while the new springs were fitted plus the bumpsteer mod.
If you have had them done it should be ok I would not worry about it... if you have not I may be tempted to take a run up to PS and have them aligned it makes a world of difference to the handling and it will help with your tyre wear.
Simon
#163
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It was done during the last service a few months back. I've been taking the car to DRJ since I've had it but they seem to have gone off the boil recently.
My car needs a new drive shaft inner but I've been waiting for almost 2 months now
My car needs a new drive shaft inner but I've been waiting for almost 2 months now
#164
Originally Posted by spider
Another confirmed order
Thanks to Simon & Julian for sorting this out.
Cheers,
Steve
Thanks to Simon & Julian for sorting this out.
Cheers,
Steve
I can see a very interesting Members Gallery thread coming on here !!
Simon
#165
Ed if that's the case I would definatly recommend a trip up there... it's a very easy run just off junction 9, maybe if your free you can come to the next meet we have locally and discuss it with some of the boys that have had it done ?
DannyBoy007 runs up from your direction you could always meet up with him.
DannyBoy007 runs up from your direction you could always meet up with him.
#166
I'll bring my list over before I get lost here lol
Can you guys let me know when they get delivered I can update the list then.
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's ordered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only ordered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's ordered
Can you guys let me know when they get delivered I can update the list then.
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's ordered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip ordered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only ordered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's ordered
Last edited by Silver Scooby Sport; 19 October 2005 at 12:20 PM.
#170
Kumho's are 711's not 717's as thought previously..
The 711's are a better tyre IMO than the 717's (they dont make the 717's in that size, as I queryed myself yesterday ) grr @ tyre wholesaler
The 711's are a better tyre IMO than the 717's (they dont make the 717's in that size, as I queryed myself yesterday ) grr @ tyre wholesaler
#172
When will the group buy end? I want a set of 18" GRAs to replace the original Subaru 18" wheels on my 2003 Legacy GT Spec B. I've bought some STI Brembos and as the offset on original wheels is 55, there isn't enough clearance. Just got to decide between silver or steel grey and then will have original wheels for sale.
John gtb
John gtb
#174
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I've finally got my wheels now! (through no fault of Rare Rims!). The quality of them is amazing. I loved the little touch of the chrome valve caps that come with them.
Thanks again Julian!
Thanks again Julian!
#177
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Wheels arrived this morning OMFG there enormous
The work you have put in on this group buy can't really be fully understood from this side of the monitor,so personally pass on my thanks and respect
Would like to offer a
HUGE THANK YOU!!
To Simon
The work you have put in on this group buy can't really be fully understood from this side of the monitor,so personally pass on my thanks and respect
I would Also like to offer a
HUGE THANK YOU!!
To Julian at Rotawheelsuk, for your input and of course supply
Thanks Mick.........
#178
Thanks Mick !!
I take it your impressed with the quality then ? stunning ain't they !!
Your right it's been a lot of work but enjoyable and you guys have made it easier than I had expected it to be... also great support from Julian to
PICTURES PLEASE !!!!!
Simon
I take it your impressed with the quality then ? stunning ain't they !!
Your right it's been a lot of work but enjoyable and you guys have made it easier than I had expected it to be... also great support from Julian to
PICTURES PLEASE !!!!!
Simon
#179
Updated with one of the boys off imprezasport.
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's Delivered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip Delivered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only ordered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's ordered
15. Gazz 77.... 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
1. jdman..... 18" GRA Tarmac II's in Gun Metal Kumho's Delivered
2. TyPe~~R.... 18" subzero gunmetal with lip, possibly tyres.
3. Kael.... 18" Gunmetal Grey GRA Tarmac II with Kumhos.
4. Greggyg.... 18" GRA Tarmac II, Gold, with 225/40 x 18 Toyo ordered
5. Vas.... 18" Subzero Gunmetal with Lip and Toyo Tyres ordered
6. Squadron-Leader - 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
7. Swiss Tony.... 18" GRA Silver with Toyo's
8. Chris's scooby ..............................................
9. Spider.... 17" SDR, Silver Grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
10. BonzWRX.... 17" GRA Tarmac II, Steel grey, Toyo 215/45/17 ordered
11. MickWrx.... 18" subzero's gunmetal with polished lip Delivered
12. EddScott.... 18" gold GRA's (deciding tyre choice)
13. MadDogWRX... 18" Gunmetal GRA Tarmac II wheels only ordered
14. Horico....... 18" Silver GRA Tarmac II with Toyo's ordered
15. Gazz 77.... 18" GRA Gunmetal with polished face ordered
Last edited by Silver Scooby Sport; 20 October 2005 at 12:10 PM.
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Wheels just arrived. Lovely!
Gonna go and put them on now. I'll some picks over the weekend.
Thanks again for all your efforts. Very happy with the wheels.
Cheers
Jamie
Gonna go and put them on now. I'll some picks over the weekend.
Thanks again for all your efforts. Very happy with the wheels.
Cheers
Jamie