help with alloy size for a sti widetrack!
06 September 2014, 11:08 PM
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help with alloy size for a sti widetrack!
Will a rota alloy with a offset of 48 and 18 x 8.5j fit without any issues and clear my brembos?
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07 September 2014, 09:47 AM
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05 October 2014, 05:27 PM
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Another question someone is selling there pro race alloys of a hatch sti and the only stamp on one wheel says 32 i take it that's he et....
So will 18x8 et32 fit and clear my brembos?
So will 18x8 et32 fit and clear my brembos?
09 October 2014, 11:12 AM
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09 October 2014, 05:30 PM
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There is a lot of information in here that isn't necessarily correct.
The factor that determines whether a wheel will clear the brakes is not only the et, the shape of the spoke is at least as important.
18x8 et32 is a fairly aggressive offset but will not necessarily catch. It depends on tyre size and how low you are.
18x8 et45 will easily clear the arches and 'should' clear the brakes but depends on wheel design/shape.
I agree with Fat-thomas about staying away from replica wheels such as XXR's, but a good quality wheel in the correct size and offset (for your requirements) will make driving feel much more planted and look better
I currently have 18x9 et35 WedsSports and they are the perfect size for looks and if I can get a wider tyre to work on them, they should be much better on track as well
The factor that determines whether a wheel will clear the brakes is not only the et, the shape of the spoke is at least as important.
18x8 et32 is a fairly aggressive offset but will not necessarily catch. It depends on tyre size and how low you are.
18x8 et45 will easily clear the arches and 'should' clear the brakes but depends on wheel design/shape.
I agree with Fat-thomas about staying away from replica wheels such as XXR's, but a good quality wheel in the correct size and offset (for your requirements) will make driving feel much more planted and look better
I currently have 18x9 et35 WedsSports and they are the perfect size for looks and if I can get a wider tyre to work on them, they should be much better on track as well
09 October 2014, 07:43 PM
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09 October 2014, 07:43 PM
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There is a lot of information in here that isn't necessarily correct.
The factor that determines whether a wheel will clear the brakes is not only the et, the shape of the spoke is at least as important.
18x8 et32 is a fairly aggressive offset but will not necessarily catch. It depends on tyre size and how low you are.
18x8 et45 will easily clear the arches and 'should' clear the brakes but depends on wheel design/shape.
I agree with Fat-thomas about staying away from replica wheels such as XXR's, but a good quality wheel in the correct size and offset (for your requirements) will make driving feel much more planted and look better
I currently have 18x9 et35 WedsSports and they are the perfect size for looks and if I can get a wider tyre to work on them, they should be much better on track as well
The factor that determines whether a wheel will clear the brakes is not only the et, the shape of the spoke is at least as important.
18x8 et32 is a fairly aggressive offset but will not necessarily catch. It depends on tyre size and how low you are.
18x8 et45 will easily clear the arches and 'should' clear the brakes but depends on wheel design/shape.
I agree with Fat-thomas about staying away from replica wheels such as XXR's, but a good quality wheel in the correct size and offset (for your requirements) will make driving feel much more planted and look better
I currently have 18x9 et35 WedsSports and they are the perfect size for looks and if I can get a wider tyre to work on them, they should be much better on track as well
10 October 2014, 08:16 AM
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11 October 2014, 06:12 AM
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11 October 2014, 09:22 AM
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I agree with BPR, bigger wheels on standard suspension will make it look like it's on stilts.
Why not just use a 225/40/18 like everybody else? You'd be able to lower it a bit then as well which would make it look a bit more as if it came from the factory like that
Why not just use a 225/40/18 like everybody else? You'd be able to lower it a bit then as well which would make it look a bit more as if it came from the factory like that
11 October 2014, 09:39 AM
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The alloys come with them tyres that's why
11 October 2014, 11:55 AM
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Is it from a shop or private sale?
If it's from a shop you should be able to get them with a more suitable size tyre. If not, tell them to guarantee that tyre will fit without any issues or you want your money back. If they really want a sale they should sort you out either way
If it's from a shop you should be able to get them with a more suitable size tyre. If not, tell them to guarantee that tyre will fit without any issues or you want your money back. If they really want a sale they should sort you out either way
11 October 2014, 12:33 PM
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Is it from a shop or private sale?
If it's from a shop you should be able to get them with a more suitable size tyre. If not, tell them to guarantee that tyre will fit without any issues or you want your money back. If they really want a sale they should sort you out either way
If it's from a shop you should be able to get them with a more suitable size tyre. If not, tell them to guarantee that tyre will fit without any issues or you want your money back. If they really want a sale they should sort you out either way