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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 12:53 AM
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I am looking for new alloys...

I do like the look of the xxr's- but they are rubbing due to my car being too low..been told the car wont really go up much with the BC coilovers!

Wheels are just too wide...I want a car I can actually drive..then just pose and look good...lol

Anyone got pictures of a blue blob with different wheels...I am not sure if I should go for the same color or maybe gold...same style or something different..

Also thoughts on wheels..

Thanks
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 08:31 AM
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on my old Blobeye i had OZ Ultraleggeras,very nice looking wheels.Have a look in my albums for some pics.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 11:42 AM
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For me, Speedline Turini's...

https://www.wheelbasealloys.com/allo...iABEgKofPD_BwE
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 11:47 AM
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 11:48 AM
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Rota Pro-r 18"
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 11:56 AM
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Original Pro-Drive alloys 18"
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by SamUK
I am looking for new alloys...

I do like the look of the xxr's- but they are rubbing due to my car being too low..been told the car wont really go up much with the BC coilovers!

Wheels are just too wide...I want a car I can actually drive..then just pose and look good...lol

Anyone got pictures of a blue blob with different wheels...I am not sure if I should go for the same color or maybe gold...same style or something different..

Also thoughts on wheels..

Thanks
Your current wheels look great , why not spend the money on getting the stance right so they don't rub.
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by sti-chris
Your current wheels look great , why not spend the money on getting the stance right so they don't rub.
I agree, the car doesn't look too low and the wheels dont look too wide, I suspect it's not been properly set up
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by the shreksta
I agree, the car doesn't look too low and the wheels dont look too wide, I suspect it's not been properly set up

Not sure if this is possible? This would be my preferred way to go forward...but having been to TDR who fitted the coilovers a while back said the car wont go up much..

Anyone got any ideas on how I can get this right..and who I can speak to?
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Old Aug 27, 2019 | 10:12 PM
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Not a blob eye but how about millenium revolution
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 06:34 AM
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If you have rolled the arches and tried adding a little camber but still rubbing you could always change your springs for a slightly stiffer spring rate
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Alloys you currently have fitted look mint.
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by pjarvis6666


Original Pro-Drive alloys 18"

They wont fit. Wrong PCD
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Old Aug 28, 2019 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Owen Cresswell
If you have rolled the arches and tried adding a little camber but still rubbing you could always change your springs for a slightly stiffer spring rate
Not done anything..who can I speak to adding the camber? I am guessing this will impact the tyre wear or handling?

Car is already stiff...dont think I would want it anymore...
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Originally Posted by SamUK
Not done anything..who can I speak to adding the camber? I am guessing this will impact the tyre wear or handling?

Car is already stiff...dont think I would want it anymore...
On the front the bc’s are camber adjustable via the top mount, on the rear I don’t think they are so if not got them already you will need rear camber bolts. Just take it to who ever aligned it and they will be able to ad some more camber. Tyre were won’t be to much of an issue with camber unless you add loads just make sure the toe is still correct.

To roll the arches best way is with an arch roller can get them on eBay £20 and a heat gun so you don’t crack your paint. If unsure YouTube it. If you local to Leicestershire/Warwickshire I have one you could borrow.

If its not rubbing to bad raise it a little even if it’s not much every little helps

whats your wheels width, offset and tyre size
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Old Aug 31, 2019 | 11:33 AM
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Unsure of the offset...tyres are 235 40 18 on the front...I assume the same for the rear..lol

See pic

Is it worth me taking the wheels off if the offset will help?

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Wedsport Sa15R with 255/35/18 (tho the section width is closer to 265 with these tyres) No rubbing.




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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 03:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Owen Cresswell
On the front the bc’s are camber adjustable via the top mount, on the rear I don’t think they are so if not got them already you will need rear camber bolts. Just take it to who ever aligned it and they will be able to ad some more camber. Tyre were won’t be to much of an issue with camber unless you add loads just make sure the toe is still correct.

To roll the arches best way is with an arch roller can get them on eBay £20 and a heat gun so you don’t crack your paint. If unsure YouTube it. If you local to Leicestershire/Warwickshire I have one you could borrow.

If its not rubbing to bad raise it a little even if it’s not much every little helps

whats your wheels width, offset and tyre size
You cant use an arch roller on a widetrack.. it busts the plastic arch trims
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Old Sep 1, 2019 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ginola
You cant use an arch roller on a widetrack.. it busts the plastic arch trims
Oh well that’s a bummer 👎
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