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Old 15 March 2003, 10:46 AM
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I've got a 99 UK Turbo in Royal silver, the tyres are on thier way out so I'm considering a complete wheel and tyre package.

Since they are expensive items I want to get it right first time.

So what size wheels fit well, can I run 18" wheels with low profile tyres without any rubbing or anything? If not then I take it 17's are the norm?

I want to keep the speedo reading correct speed for obvious reasons and i'm looking at OZ Super L's at the moment, any suggestions / pics?
Old 15 March 2003, 11:29 AM
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Yeah you can get 18s on no problem - although only certain types of wheel will go on and not rub - due to offset. If you go for 18s, you will need low profile tyres. Don't worry about speedo - make wheel bigger and tyre thinner - that way rolling radius stays roughly the same and speedo stays accurate.

IMHO good people to talk to about wheel / tyre packages are Revolution.
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Old 15 March 2003, 11:38 AM
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any idea what profile you need to keep RR the same as standard?
Old 15 March 2003, 11:50 AM
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Pretty sure that I've got 215/35/18 on mine. Will have to check.
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Old 15 March 2003, 12:09 PM
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got pics? is your car silver?

I dont know whether to get silver or anthracite wheels
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Every Tom Dick and Harry have got or are getting Super L's on there Scoob, be different, have a proper good look at some wheels on the market!!
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See if you can find any postings on here from Dan Horwich. He has 19's on his silver WRX, and it looks the dog's!!
FYI:17's--215/40
18's--215/35
19's--ask Dan!
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Old 17 March 2003, 10:29 AM
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Dunc20, I have had a look around, and Super L's look the best hence I want them, and hence why lots of subaru owners want them

I did find some which looked nice but they transformed the car from a smooth cruiser to a pimp mobile! you know, the ones I mean!
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