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PALATINE 13 May 2003 02:37 PM

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
http://www.cargifs.co.uk/subaruforester1.gif

PALATINE 14 May 2003 07:34 PM

has nobody even got an opinion on this?

Claudius 14 May 2003 09:01 PM

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... :rolleyes: :p LOL ;)

PALATINE 14 May 2003 09:57 PM

not just any forester
http://www.subaruforester.com/forum/files/1pff7_6.jpg
The PFF7's were borrowed to see if they rubbed but as you can see there is masses of room
http://www.subaruforester.com/forum/files/1pff7_4.jpg

Ira
http://www.cargifs.co.uk/subaruforester1.gif

stevem2k 15 May 2003 12:07 AM

Leave the PD7's on mate :D (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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