widening the track with et35 18"x 8" wheels
13 May 2003, 02:37 PM
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Hi can anyone help me?
Would widening the track with et35 18"x 8" wheels on my modded forester create handling problems as the track would be 26mm wider than if i used et48 18"x8". There is acres of room under the wheel arches so I don't see a problem other than possably castor angles and kpi.
The reason for this is I have always loved OZ Super T's but they dont make them in subaru fitment ie et48 pdc 5x100 but they do make them in et35 pdc5x100 for VW new Bettle and new Golfs so thats why I ask.
what do you think?
Ira
Would widening the track with et35 18"x 8" wheels on my modded forester create handling problems as the track would be 26mm wider than if i used et48 18"x8". There is acres of room under the wheel arches so I don't see a problem other than possably castor angles and kpi.
The reason for this is I have always loved OZ Super T's but they dont make them in subaru fitment ie et48 pdc 5x100 but they do make them in et35 pdc5x100 for VW new Bettle and new Golfs so thats why I ask.
what do you think?
Ira
14 May 2003, 09:01 PM
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I guess most people here drive Imprezas, that's why...
Cant theoretically see any problem with that; it should on the contrary give better stability and corner entry.
But on a Forester...
LOL 
Cant theoretically see any problem with that; it should on the contrary give better stability and corner entry.
But on a Forester...
LOL
14 May 2003, 09:57 PM
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not just any forester
The PFF7's were borrowed to see if they rubbed but as you can see there is masses of room
Ira
The PFF7's were borrowed to see if they rubbed but as you can see there is masses of room
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15 May 2003, 12:07 AM
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Leave the PD7's on mate 
(or I'll have 'em if you don't want them...... )
I *guess* all you would do is mess up the geometry and induce extra load on the hub mounts. 13mil sounds a lot though.
How about Speedline Turini's as an alternative ?
Steve
2001 Forester S/tb
(or I'll have 'em if you don't want them...... )I *guess* all you would do is mess up the geometry and induce extra load on the hub mounts. 13mil sounds a lot though.
How about Speedline Turini's as an alternative ?
Steve
2001 Forester S/tb
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