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Old 24 January 2014, 09:09 PM
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Default Another abw thread, but different?

So, the abw arches, as marmite as the fmic? Regardless, I like them.

From what I gather, most people who have driven a classic with 17's and 18's would say the 17's are more of a 'drivers wheel'. Another taboo but not the point of this thread!

When looking for pictures of abw's on a classic all I can find are ones with wide 18's that look raw, however rarely do I see them running wide 17's.

Not only would they be arguably more drivable, the saving in tyres will be noticeable on tracks etc.

Has anyone got any pics of a classic with the abw/17inch/wide wheel combination?
Old 24 January 2014, 09:11 PM
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Old 24 January 2014, 09:13 PM
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Intrested in fitting some to mine, I also would want to keep my 17s
Old 24 January 2014, 09:32 PM
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The race car at Richard Henry Motorsport runs them, it looks sweet as its on 255's but is normally tucked away so can't really have a proper gander.
Old 24 January 2014, 09:34 PM
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There's pics of Andy hills race car on mlr and 22b.com
Old 24 January 2014, 09:52 PM
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I've got the slim ones running spacers until I fork out for some xxrs
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Here was one I did a while back,.
Old 24 January 2014, 10:19 PM
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here is mine, but i am on 18s but as the wheels are bigger than standard you get a taller side wall ie 215 35 18 =308mm and 255 35 18 =336 so you get a better ride .i prefer the 18 on the track

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Originally Posted by addi monster
Here was one I did a while back,.
Sorry ? Which one, the Blonde, pink or the brunette ?
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Originally Posted by mazmike


here is mine, but i am on 18s but as the wheels are bigger than standard you get a taller side wall ie 215 35 18 =308mm and 255 35 18 =336 so you get a better ride .i prefer the 18 on the track
Love this fella read the magazine feature countless times
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