18" on a classic scooby
12 January 2007, 04:34 PM
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I've got 225/35/18 on my classic with 18*7.5 alloys on standard (for now!) uk suspension. It does tramline slightly but it's not really a problem! Don't get any rubbing issues, not even with the kids in the back either!!
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12 January 2007, 07:14 PM
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I've got 18 x 7.5 on mine with 215/35.18 tyres, there has never been rubbing problems with them.
225 tyres can sometimes rub on the wheelarch if the car has been lowered, especially if the offset of the wheels isn't right.
As for ruin the handling that's rubbish, it will tramline more but the grip levels and turn in are better, though it does make the ride a lot firmer with the decreased sidewall of the tyres.
I recently put my standard wheels back on for the winter and have to admit, it's far more comfortable to drive, personally I don't have any regreats having bought 18's though they look great.
225 tyres can sometimes rub on the wheelarch if the car has been lowered, especially if the offset of the wheels isn't right.
As for ruin the handling that's rubbish, it will tramline more but the grip levels and turn in are better, though it does make the ride a lot firmer with the decreased sidewall of the tyres.
I recently put my standard wheels back on for the winter and have to admit, it's far more comfortable to drive, personally I don't have any regreats having bought 18's though they look great.
12 January 2007, 07:20 PM
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It's surprising the difference it makes
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12 January 2007, 08:10 PM
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Don't forget that 215/35r18 tyres have a larger circumference than 215/40r17 so the gearing will be longer, 225/35r18 are even bigger. It's not much but it will slow the acceleration.
Also unless you go for light weight alloys most 18 inch wheels weigh more than their 17 inch counterparts so increasing unsprung weight and damaging suspension response and therefore handling.
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Also unless you go for light weight alloys most 18 inch wheels weigh more than their 17 inch counterparts so increasing unsprung weight and damaging suspension response and therefore handling.
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12 January 2007, 08:31 PM
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Don't forget that 215/35r18 tyres have a larger circumference than 215/40r17 so the gearing will be longer, 225/35r18 are even bigger. It's not much but it will slow the acceleration.
Also unless you go for light weight alloys most 18 inch wheels weigh more than their 17 inch counterparts so increasing unsprung weight and damaging suspension response and therefore handling.
Damo
Also unless you go for light weight alloys most 18 inch wheels weigh more than their 17 inch counterparts so increasing unsprung weight and damaging suspension response and therefore handling.
Damo
Compare that to my new Rota Boost alloys with 215/40/17 Toyos at 11.5kilos each! Handling wise, I do prefer the 17's. The car just seems more settled and less 'twitchy' a the rear.
The ride is also quite a bit better.
12 January 2007, 09:15 PM
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i got 17s an 18s for mine, i havnt noticed any difference really from usin the 18s now, i do use the 17s tho for the strip at the pod tho as slightly better for the strip.
15 January 2007, 11:10 AM
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Hi,
Mine were the lightweight 18", very noticable difference in pickup and acceleration...
Cant comment on any handling difference because i cant get the 16"'s back on due to larger brakes!!
Oh and one of them is flat lol!!
Mine were the lightweight 18", very noticable difference in pickup and acceleration...
Cant comment on any handling difference because i cant get the 16"'s back on due to larger brakes!!
Oh and one of them is flat lol!!
15 January 2007, 01:24 PM
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I even had the 18's on the RB5 at one point.
Here they are on my current vehicle albeit a little worse for wear
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15 January 2007, 02:12 PM
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i havn't gone above 17's on mine but know of at least 5 or 6 people who have gone from 17's to 18's then with a couple of months back down to 17's.
15 January 2007, 07:19 PM
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Got 19"s on mine 215x19x35 handleing wise I find It more responsive mind you spent £2000 on adjustable CUSCO coilovers,lost the turning circle though.It's best to keep the profile down though.No rubbing on the arches either.
16 January 2007, 12:08 AM
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The RB has was put back to standard and sold a long while back. I noticed it for sale in Autotrader lately although I know for definte its been clocked. It had 8000 miles less on it than when i sold it 8 months ago.
Number 263 if anyone goes to look at it.
Number 263 if anyone goes to look at it.
16 January 2007, 12:32 AM
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I have 7.5x18" alloys with an offset of et45 on my Type R and they rub with the standard suspension. When buying them i was told there would be no rubbing!!!! I had the suspension looked at after the wheels were on to see if any any ajustments could be made but had no luck. Just driving carefully until i get time to put the car in a bodyshop to get a respray and body mods done.
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