Looking to fit 18" wheels to my MY00 wagon - preference is SuperT's which weigh 11.5 kg against Superleggeras weighing 8.3 kg. If the standard 16" rims weigh 9kg, will I notice any ill effects by going up nearly 3kgs on each corner! Anyone fitted 18" SuperT's in this size to a "classic" shape Impreza?

 

You will certainly notice a difference going from 16in to 18in, but probably not bceause of the weight. Pete Croney did some rough calculations which showed at least 50kg hanging on the suspension, so just a few kilos won't make much odds.

But you need to tread carefully with 18in wheels on a classic-shape Scoob. Apart from the handling issues, wheel/tyre width and off-set will be very tight. Speak to an expert, or if you can't find one of them, try Pete Croney (Scoobysport).

Richard.

Sorry Pete. Couldn't resist

 

Keith, Hoppy's right (as you probably already know) - the offset is the crucial thing which is why it took me so long to decide, but as you know, with the right offset, 18x7.5 will go (and 19x7.5 !).

Go on....you know you want to

 

LOL at Hoppy

You will need ET48 to ET50 and a 7" or 7.5" width.

 

Forgot to say, these 18's are 8.5kg

 

Does anyone know the weight of the standard 16" STi 5 wheel and the 18" Prodrive UK300 wheel??

Just wondering

 

Thanks to Hoppy and Pete, and to my mate Glenn, for your advice. It's set me thinking! A call to Scoobysport tomorrow, I think! Thanks for the picture, Pete.

Keith

 

pete,

Im looking at getting some wheels like yours in gold, are they technomagnesio detroit f1's.... what are the wheels like.... and how does the scoob ride with 18" which is what i may be getting......

Do you have anymore pics of your car.... looks nice by the way always liked black..!

Dan

 

The black car is Stuart's, one of our mechanics and the wheels are Tecnomagnesio Detroit F1. His are in Chrome.

The picture above is my car

All colours in stock.

 

Pete

Any more pictures of Stuart's car with the Detroits on (18's I presume?). Looks fab.

Keith

 

Keith, how about getting one of the "boys" to photoshop the wheels onto the wagon ?????????

 

Glenn

Oy wouldn't know about that, sir!

 

Krud

I haven't got any more pics of Stuart's car, but drop Rob Mo (normally posts in Halfway House meets in Southern) a mail, as he has the same wheels on his 99 DBM wagon.

 

Keith

You know it makes sense, just buy em.

Nathan..

 

Pete Croney - Thanks for your help and re-direction.

Nathan - You and Glenn in a conspiracy? Can I see your old wheels on my car perhaps? Maybe to exclude them from the equation?

 

Wheels gone to a fellow MY01 owner who wanted them (+tyres) for track use. The lacquer had started to go anyway.

18's are the way forward. Just do it

Nathan..

 

I think the Eastbourne mafia is getting a bit out of hand.
I think the Grandfather (sorry Godfather) should put them straight, and just buy the wheels

Iain.

 

LOL Dyney.......

 

Iain

Thanks for the advice on the wheels, and yes, they are ganging up on me.

How did you know I was a grandad? (Just look old, huh?) Got a three year old granddaughter named Hollie! Spooky stuff mate!

By the way, hope Tom gets home safely after staying at your gaff tonight.

 

 

I'm still deciding......

 

HHXX

Thanks for the picture - I just did that outside Halfords this morning. I'm sure I want Superlegs, but state of roads down my way is making me worry about 18's. Can you post again after your decision?

 

Remember what you said about the back box Keith.....JFDI !!!

G

 

Yeh! I was going for the 17" backbox but got persuaded to fit the 18" one - but that was the same weight, if I recall.

 

Keith,
I wasn't even thinking of buying new wheels yet. But these happen to be in the warehouse Just seeing what they look like.

You never know, if the price is right then I may well get them

Laters
H

 

HHXX

Thanks mate. I've gone for the 18's

By the way - you were right Glenn

 

...about what Keith, we've spoken about soooo much recently !!!!

 

Which 18's did you go for in the end, Super Leggs ?

Nathan..

 

Yes - should arrive Monday!!!! Not excited much at all. Looking forward to the hard ride!

 

I'm surprised you havn't delayed the Eastbo massive meet until Tuesday Keith !!!

Anything else coming with the wheels ???? !!!! lol