18 inchers on MY94 WRX Wagon
19 April 2001, 09:59 AM
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yet another <I>thinking about thinking about™</I> thread 
What problems would I encounter if I wanted to put 18 inch wheels on the blackbeast?
I've heard 18's really affect the handling quite badly.
So, whats the score?
What problems would I encounter if I wanted to put 18 inch wheels on the blackbeast?
I've heard 18's really affect the handling quite badly.
So, whats the score?
19 April 2001, 11:42 AM
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If you've sorted the suspension the negative effect of the 18" wheel (weight) wouldn't be a problem.
THE problem is finding a wheel that fits, and suits your car/taste.
The lovely Proxes are available in 215/35x18 (which is what I've got)...if you go to 225 I believe Prodrive states that the only tire that'll fit is the PZero.
I've gone for 18"...I already had LedaB on the car, I haven't noticed any nasty sideeffects...yet. My scoob feels like a gocart.
I believe Scoobysport has one of the better 18's for the scoob, one from Speedline IIRC light, and sturdy.
/J
THE problem is finding a wheel that fits, and suits your car/taste.
The lovely Proxes are available in 215/35x18 (which is what I've got)...if you go to 225 I believe Prodrive states that the only tire that'll fit is the PZero.
I've gone for 18"...I already had LedaB on the car, I haven't noticed any nasty sideeffects...yet. My scoob feels like a gocart.
I believe Scoobysport has one of the better 18's for the scoob, one from Speedline IIRC light, and sturdy.
/J
23 April 2001, 11:46 PM
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Hi Markus,
I've been thinking about 18" ers for a while, but have not had much response here (except from SecretAgentMan - Cheers). I have decided to take the plunge and have ordered the Speedlines mentioned, with P-Zero 225/35 tyres. I've got a service coming up pretty soon and will be getting them to reset the geometry to the Prodrive settings (advice from Mike at Prodrive).
As soon as I get them I'll try and post some pictures and can let you know about the handling etc.
A word of advice though - make sure you shop around as you can get some good deals if you take a little time !!! E-mail me if you would like more info.
Simon
I've been thinking about 18" ers for a while, but have not had much response here (except from SecretAgentMan - Cheers). I have decided to take the plunge and have ordered the Speedlines mentioned, with P-Zero 225/35 tyres. I've got a service coming up pretty soon and will be getting them to reset the geometry to the Prodrive settings (advice from Mike at Prodrive).
As soon as I get them I'll try and post some pictures and can let you know about the handling etc.
A word of advice though - make sure you shop around as you can get some good deals if you take a little time !!! E-mail me if you would like more info.
Simon
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