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MikeWood 10 November 2006 12:31 PM

To be honest, I don't know, we haven't tested anything that size :)
It's not the UK tyre size and being brutally frank, we wouldn't make any money by doing it either as we wouldn't be selling the tyres....!

As a really sweeping generalisation, whenever we've tested heavily directional tyres (ToyoT1, GSD etc) they haven't worked as we'd want them to on the STi with DCCD-A, it seems to be better on tyres that are more stable in the tread pattern like the RE070, Corsa and PS2. Some people swear by some brands though.

Mike

T5NYW 10 November 2006 01:35 PM


Originally Posted by XRS
Thanks Mike, all I need to do now is get some P-FF7s :)

Nah don't want those :rolleyes: you want GC-05F's they are VERY VERY nice :luvlove:

http://www.sidtech.co.uk/iu/T5NYW461517791479.jpg

Picture curtousy of Subaru UK's web site

18" GC-05F Forged Alloy Wheel & Tyre

Not going to say the price because you'll :cry: but when 1,3,19, 42,48,49 come in I'm having some :D

I found The PS2's a fairly good all round tyre on 18's

IMHO

Tony

powerman1 10 November 2006 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by CaptainJohn
I have read with interest in a lot of places that 18`s are recommended after PPP and I am contemplating it myself also. But if the car comes from the factory/dealer on 17`s surely the speedo is calibrated as such and then the change to 18`s will knock the speedo out somewhat ?. So do you need to have the speedo re-calibrated ?. Or does it not make any difference ?.

overhaul circumfrence wont change,,,bigger wheel, smaller side wall

stilover 10 November 2006 01:54 PM


Originally Posted by T5NYW
18" GC-05F Forged Alloy Wheel & Tyre

Not going to say the price because you'll :cry: but when 1,3,19, 42,48,49 come in I'm having some :D

Tony

Your future winnings have now been halved. :thumb: :D

XRS 10 November 2006 01:55 PM


Originally Posted by T5NYW
Nah don't want those :rolleyes: you want GC-05F's they are VERY VERY nice :luvlove:

http://www.sidtech.co.uk/iu/T5NYW461517791479.jpg

Picture curtousy of Subaru UK's web site

18" GC-05F Forged Alloy Wheel & Tyre

Not going to say the price because you'll :cry: but when 1,3,19, 42,48,49 come in I'm having some :D

I found The PS2's a fairly good all round tyre on 18's

IMHO

Tony

:eek2:

scoobydooooo 10 November 2006 02:07 PM


Originally Posted by XRS
:eek2:

ditto !!!!!!:eek2:

T5NYW 10 November 2006 03:00 PM


Originally Posted by stilover
Your future winnings have now been halved. :thumb: :D

Dohhhhhhhhh :D it's only money ;)


Originally Posted by XRS
:eek:

I know but are very light forged wheel and drop dead gorgeous :cool: but just a Tad more expensive than PF7's........................................ £2700 ish for a set with tyres.

But I really want some, look on Ebay ... Wife for sale never raced or rallyed buy now.... £2700 :D


Tony

XRS 10 November 2006 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by T5NYW

I know but are very light forged wheel and drop dead gorgeous :cool: but just a Tad more expensive than PF7's........................................ £2700 ish for a set with tyres.

But I really want some, look on Ebay ... Wife for sale never raced or rallyed buy now.... £2700 :D


Tony

You're right of course, fantastic looking wheel. Don't forget you'll need to replace the locking wheel nuts too. But this price works out at £250 per tyre. I'm sure you could beat that without too much trouble.

Must resist...... :)


Errrrr has anyone got these by any chance? Pictures?

XRS 13 November 2006 06:21 PM

Does anyone have a set of these on their car or is Prodrive looking for a suitable vehicle to show them off? :norty:

T5NYW 19 November 2006 12:39 PM


Originally Posted by XRS
Does anyone have a set of these on their car or is Prodrive looking for a suitable vehicle to show them off? :norty:

Someone will soon have ;) but not me :( a brand new set went on Ebay for £1310 what an absolute bargain :cool:

eBay.co.uk: Subaru Prodrive Alloys & Tyres - 05 Onwards - 18" - New (item 270054808118 end time 18-Nov-06 18:11:36 GMT)

Tony

XRS 19 November 2006 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by T5NYW
Someone will soon have ;) but not me :( a brand new set went on Ebay for £1310 what an absolute bargain :cool:

eBay.co.uk: Subaru Prodrive Alloys & Tyres - 05 Onwards - 18" - New (item 270054808118 end time 18-Nov-06 18:11:36 GMT)

Tony

;)


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