Who has 18" wheels and are they worth it?
05 June 2001, 11:42 AM
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Due to a dented rim or 2 I am now looking at a new set of wheels.I have been using 17" speedlines and Bridgestones, but are now considering 18" speedlines from Scoobysport.
The car is a UK MY99 with standard 2 pots.
Who has had experience of 182 wheels good and bad.
Use is varied from motorway to the odd track day or seven.
Feedback gratefully received.
The car is a UK MY99 with standard 2 pots.
Who has had experience of 182 wheels good and bad.
Use is varied from motorway to the odd track day or seven.
Feedback gratefully received.
05 June 2001, 01:24 PM
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I have 18" wheels (compomotives) and have found them to be very good.
Drawbacks are: A harsher ride compared to 16" wheels.
More probablility of denting/bending wheels (though the compomotives won't be bent easily).
More weight maybe.
But: Faster cornering, better looks and room for bigger brakes. Easier to clean because of more clearance for brakes (if you don't fit 360mm discs that is).
Hope this helps some.
Drawbacks are: A harsher ride compared to 16" wheels.
More probablility of denting/bending wheels (though the compomotives won't be bent easily).
More weight maybe.
But: Faster cornering, better looks and room for bigger brakes. Easier to clean because of more clearance for brakes (if you don't fit 360mm discs that is).
Hope this helps some.
07 June 2001, 09:10 PM
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18`s ?
Look good......
Allows BIG BIG brakes.....
ermm...thats about it.....
Weigh a lot......
Suspension needs sorted before using them.....
Easily kerbed `cause of 35 profile tyres.....
Brakes look puny.......
Look good......
Allows BIG BIG brakes.....
ermm...thats about it.....
Weigh a lot......
Suspension needs sorted before using them.....
Easily kerbed `cause of 35 profile tyres.....
Brakes look puny.......
07 June 2001, 09:28 PM
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About to go for 18" Speedlines + 225/40x18 S03's from Scoobysport (Saturday) so will let you know!
- plus 305mm Brembos to fill up the bigger hole a bit.....
- plus 305mm Brembos to fill up the bigger hole a bit.....
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08 June 2001, 02:42 PM
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You can only fit 225/35ZR18 Pzero on the earlier cars with a tiny mod to the rear bumper mount. Full instructions are provided along with front stone deflectors when you order the wheels and tyres from your dealer.
225/40 will not fit but does fit very nicely on the 01MY WRX.
Mike
225/40 will not fit but does fit very nicely on the 01MY WRX.
Mike
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