markwild

Given that these (225/35x18) are closer to the correct rolling diameter (rather than 215/35s) of the original (and current) 205/50x16 and would give a slightly taller sidewall, so a slightly better ride, (and Toyos+F1s) what is necessary to be able to run these on my UK classic with Eibachs fitted ?

Is it simply a matter of getting the correct wheels ?

Or should I have the arches rolled ?

Or is it just a no go -

Anyone have any experience of this scenerio ?

I DEFO don't want the tyres catching the arches or suspension...

Thanks,

Mark

hoskib

iTrader: (1)

i've got 18" P1 wheels on mine (MY99 with eibach springs) they're 8"x18" with the 225/35/18, never rubbed or caught on anything.
think it's the offset that makes the difference, the P1s are something like ET55, maybe more, and theres not a massive amount of alloys that go that high.
someone else may be able to give alternatives, but these are a perfect fit.
by the way, the ride is a massive difference when you go from 16", alot harder, but lots more grip although you feel the car trammlineing a fair bit. well worth doing

M0NEY

I got 225/40/18s which were from a P1 and ive got no rubbing or catching at all even with people in the car

Mika

Money, any pics m8 ?

M0NEY

There are some more pics in projects forum mate.

There is room even for lowering as some people have suggested. But i have the P1 suspension set up on mine and the handling is great so if i lower it, it will ruin the handling i have now.

Plus i can get everyone in the car with no scrapping or bouncing. If i lower it, i wont be able to do this

peccy

NO PROBLEMS! just fitted 18x7.5 ET53 OZ WRC P1 rims with 225/35/18 Toyos, no scrubs or scrapes, its also the recommended tyre size as used on P1's with 18's. 215s dont look right, always seems stretched to fit with a sloping tyre wall.

peccy my00 STi6 Type R (standard suspension)

NOTE: i used to have compotive mo's 18s these were a different offset to the rims i have now, make sure you get the right OEM offset = ET53

markwild

Rimstock site here has a fitment guide BUT...

It shows Diablos with an offset of 45 (18x7.5) with 225/35x18

and offset of 52 (18x7.5) with 215/35x18....

So now I'm a bit confused, as their 52 offset seems to show the narrower tyre...

Anyone any clues ?

Mark

wrxsmo

Mines got 225/35/18 Yoko's on Oz Super Leg's lowered on blue Eibach's & they rubbed until I rolled the rear arches

markwild

Cheers Folks - I've ordered some 18s today - Arospeed RSgts from Trouser@TSL -

Getting them fitted and GEOM'd in Feb.....

Mark