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Old 17 February 2010, 08:19 AM
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Default How hard is it to put wide wheels on a classic?

As above im looking into putting some 18x8.5 or 18x9's slamming it negative camber, despoilered etc etc, but was wondering how much work would be involved to getting them to fit?

ie spacers, arch work stuff like. I've seen its done many times on the blob eyes just never on the classics.

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arches would need to be rolled and you would defo need camber adjustment top mounts and also camber bolts for that bit extra.

you would need the right et so that you dont hit the struts. and a solid set of coilovers. and tyres would need a little strech on them

i cant see it being easy
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Yeah goes without saying deffo coilovers with adjustable mounts, arch work i reckon 8.5/9j i would stretch on 215/35/18's or 225/40/18's summut like that.
My bodyshop are dub specialists so they fit wide rims and stuff like that all day long.
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then it can be done. but be sure to message back so i know what i need to do. already started the prep. need some spacers as i want to keep my wheels but getting there.

just need to drop it some more and adjust my camber settings

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What width are your rims fella?
Old 17 February 2010, 09:34 AM
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7.5j i think. not wide enough. but with some spacers they should look a bit batter.
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These are the rims i wanna go for 18x8.5 rota torque drifts i'll run 215/35/18 tyres
Rota - If you are looking for an Rota Torque Drift 18 x 8.5&quot Bronze Set of 4 Wheels (Drift Series) click here Rota
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yeah they are nice aint they

bit like mine but you obviousll will have slightly wider and deeper ones.
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Yeah i think they'll look sweet once its all done im removing the wing and putting a e46 m3 lip spoiler on
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Ah ****!!!!!

Just realised rota dont do 5x100 only 5x114, any idea if i can get past this? or special order 5x100's?
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Anyone?
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18*7.5 wheels with 215*35*18 tyres fit classics without arch rolling etc.

Why would you want to run 8.5 or 9 with 215 rubber on them? Would the tyre even fit the wheel?

I know a chap on here is running Rota Torque on his classic so I imagine you can get 5*100 without a problem. Torque Drift in the size you're suggesting I'm not so sure about. Try rarerims who should be able to advise.
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215's on a 8.5 will fit but slightly stretched, im waiting for a call back to see if they will make me a set of torque drift series in 5x100, 8.5x18. Other than that its buy the 5x114 and have them machined
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or just buy hub adapters from 114 to 100 and counter act the et difference with the et of the wheel.

does that make sense to just me or do you understand it
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tried fella the closest i can find is 5x112-5x100, unless you know somewhere that makes um?
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Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew
tried fella the closest i can find is 5x112-5x100, unless you know somewhere that makes um?
CDF racing
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You have to use 5x100 to 5x112 adapters and use PCD bolts.
Best people to chat to about Rota Rims are Rare Rims down south.

Rare Rims | Rota Wheels UK
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Originally Posted by mneame
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Just looked on there website couldnt find anything
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Originally Posted by basssound
You have to use 5x100 to 5x112 adapters and use PCD bolts.
Best people to chat to about Rota Rims are Rare Rims down south.

Rare Rims | Rota Wheels UK
Cheers fella will do
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Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew
Just looked on there website couldnt find anything
Just drop him a pm. Think you'd be looking at about £130 for a set though.
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Originally Posted by mneame
Just drop him a pm. Think you'd be looking at about £130 for a set though.
Cheers mate, legend

Just wondering how pcd converters would work with subaru's as we have to use nuts to tighten our wheels up with rather than bolts.
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You either use shorter stubs in the hub or the studs hmight have to be cut down!
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Originally Posted by Vr5RA_Matchew
Cheers mate, legend

Just wondering how pcd converters would work with subaru's as we have to use nuts to tighten our wheels up with rather than bolts.

The spacers have studs pressed into them and bolt into the original holes of the hubs. Then you just use your nomal nuts to attach the wheel.

They're the same as these but he'll make them to the thickness you need and change the pcd

SUBARU IMPREZA CLASSIC STI 20mm ALLOY WHEEL SPACERS on eBay (end time 01-Mar-10 11:08:52 GMT)
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Ah i see, nice one matey
Im waiting to hear back to see if rota can make me a set and if they can at what extra cost and weigh up me options.

My buddy has a set of 18" ultralite spec's i might have them off him push um out with 20mm spacers, negative camber, slam it, skirts, rear diffuser, front lip, rear wing gone bmw lip spoiler

Hmmmm what to do
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have a snoop around on naisoc mate , there are a few on there .

here is one of my faves






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Wow cheers fella
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