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Old 02 June 2016, 10:13 PM
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hi , got myself a set of PFF7 reps 7.5J x 18'', ET45, PCD100 ,still to get a set of tyres . what would be the ideal tyre size to fit . there going onto a 2005 blobeye wagon running standard suspension but am going to lower it with either the peddars sportsryder kit or a set of coil overs, cheers andy
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Cheers Arch but the wheels are 18s ..
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Oops sorry 225x40x18 or if you have loads of clearance 225x45x18 but think most people go with the 40 profile
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Oops sorry 225x40x18 or if you have loads of clearance 225x45x18 but think most people go with the 40 profile
Cheers buddy , was thinking about 235x40x18 but didnt think they would fit or look right ...
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I have these same wheels and have 225/40/18 on my bug
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Wasnt sure if i would get away with the 235/40/18 as i going to lower it , 225 seems to be the recomended size .
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Oops sorry 225x40x18 or if you have loads of clearance 225x45x18 but think most people go with the 40 profile
You going to driftland on sunday ??
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Not the best photos as I've had to zoom in, but gives you a bit of an idea






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Not the best photos as I've had to zoom in, but gives you a bit of an idea






Looking good mate ,, what suspension you got on it ??
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They are standard wrx struts with red springs, they were on the car when I got it, maybe Sti springs??
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They are standard wrx struts with red springs, they were on the car when I got it, maybe Sti springs??
Sits nice , thats the kind of look am hoping for
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Sits nice , thats the kind of look am hoping for
There a nice wheel 👍
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Originally Posted by slimwiltaz
There a nice wheel 👍
Am well happy with them . Looking forward to getting them fitted and the wagon lowered
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