Issues with moving from 17-18" rims on STi
23 February 2005, 02:50 PM
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Issues with moving from 17-18" rims on STi
I'd be interested in hearing from people who have changed from std 17" rims. Has this damaged the ride?
I have found that with the 18" rims over 50-60mph the ride quality goes rapid downhill and it becomes a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Maybe I am being a whimp, but it never felt this bado druing a test drive with std rims. Anyone else have similar experience ???
I have found that with the 18" rims over 50-60mph the ride quality goes rapid downhill and it becomes a bit of a rollercoaster ride. Maybe I am being a whimp, but it never felt this bado druing a test drive with std rims. Anyone else have similar experience ???
23 February 2005, 03:10 PM
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I've got 18s on my 03STi and they are fantastic - corners on rails! Looks much better too.
If you want a soft ride, buy a Mondeo.
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23 February 2005, 04:04 PM
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I'd like to know this also.
I realise the ride will harsher - but was wondering how much?
supertouring - the roads where I live are extremely poor (read SH*T) - my previous motor had 18" wheels and made me whince.Unfortunately I don't know if that was the suspension or the wheels (or both).
I suppose the only way to know would to go in a scoob with the 18" fitted.
Doh! - looks like I sort of answered my own question!!
I'm gonna go lie down.
I realise the ride will harsher - but was wondering how much?
supertouring - the roads where I live are extremely poor (read SH*T) - my previous motor had 18" wheels and made me whince.Unfortunately I don't know if that was the suspension or the wheels (or both).
I suppose the only way to know would to go in a scoob with the 18" fitted.
Doh! - looks like I sort of answered my own question!!
I'm gonna go lie down.
23 February 2005, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by GrollySTI
I'd like to know this also.
I realise the ride will harsher - but was wondering how much?
supertouring - the roads where I live are extremely poor (read SH*T) - my previous motor had 18" wheels and made me whince.Unfortunately I don't know if that was the suspension or the wheels (or both).
I suppose the only way to know would to go in a scoob with the 18" fitted.
Doh! - looks like I sort of answered my own question!!
I'm gonna go lie down.
I realise the ride will harsher - but was wondering how much?
supertouring - the roads where I live are extremely poor (read SH*T) - my previous motor had 18" wheels and made me whince.Unfortunately I don't know if that was the suspension or the wheels (or both).
I suppose the only way to know would to go in a scoob with the 18" fitted.
Doh! - looks like I sort of answered my own question!!
I'm gonna go lie down.
24 February 2005, 08:56 AM
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With the right 18" wheel and tyre combination you will find that the assembly may actually be lighter and the ride improves. A P-FF7 with a 225/40ZR18 PZero Nero is significantly lighter than the std STi wheel and tyre assembly and the ride is much better than with a 225/45ZR17 OE Bridgestone.
Mike
With the right 18" wheel and tyre combination you will find that the assembly may actually be lighter and the ride improves. A P-FF7 with a 225/40ZR18 PZero Nero is significantly lighter than the std STi wheel and tyre assembly and the ride is much better than with a 225/45ZR17 OE Bridgestone.
Mike
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