17s or 18s on a classic RA
04 April 2003, 02:23 PM
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I'm currently running 16" wheels and am considering changing to 17s or maybe 18s.
What are current opinions as to which will handle better ? .... I'm of the opinion that the 17s would be better for back roads which is the type of roads I tend to drive on.
Any suggestion on which manufacturer/supplier/model ???
Car in question is a sonic blue RA Limited.
Cheers
Adam
04 April 2003, 05:21 PM
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You would be better off with the 17's over the 18's if your after comfort/ride and handling, the 18's even when fitted to the P1 were nicer looking but most owners didnt like them over the 17's as the car became a little more skittish (plus the tyres are harder to get hold of).
Tony
(ps i should state that 17's are what Prodrive recommend on classic cars
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(ps i should state that 17's are what Prodrive recommend on classic cars
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07 April 2003, 01:35 PM
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I had 17s with the standard p1 suspension and they looked nice. However, the gap looked to big. i think if i lowered it they would be much better.
I heard loads of horror stories about 18s to. i went for them though and went for the 225/40s tyres which i was told was going to rub like hell. However, they are on, and no rubbing! We had 3 people in the car and a set of alloys and no rubbing at all
I heard loads of horror stories about 18s to. i went for them though and went for the 225/40s tyres which i was told was going to rub like hell. However, they are on, and no rubbing! We had 3 people in the car and a set of alloys and no rubbing at all
07 April 2003, 03:28 PM
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Tony is wrong, Prodrive actually recommend 16's as the optimum wheel size for classic Imprezas for handling. They only recommend 17/18's for people who have too much money and are fashion victims
The first bit is true IIRC.
F
The first bit is true IIRC.
F
04 July 2003, 01:28 PM
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Tony,
Pretty much what I've heard from this end, 17s it is then, thanks.
Stu200
.... says you !!! LOL ... if I was being tarty they'd be 19's !!!
Had a look a compomotives and do quite like them, not sure about white though, always likes the idea of anthracite !
Cheers
Adam
[Edited by Adam B - 4/7/2003 1:30:31 PM]
Pretty much what I've heard from this end, 17s it is then, thanks.
Stu200
.... says you !!! LOL ... if I was being tarty they'd be 19's !!!
Had a look a compomotives and do quite like them, not sure about white though, always likes the idea of anthracite !
Cheers
Adam
[Edited by Adam B - 4/7/2003 1:30:31 PM]
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