Prodrive Wheels?
08 February 2006, 08:39 PM
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Prodrive Wheels?
My mate has just ordered a 05 sti type uk and wants to change the wheels for 18 inch wheels,what are the options and where is the best place to buy from? Thanks alot dan.
08 February 2006, 11:40 PM
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Try http://www.revolution.eu.com/ for PFF7 copies in the right offset and PCD.
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=471914
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthread.php?t=471914
09 February 2006, 08:42 AM
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for PFF7 copies in the right offset and PCD.
Just a pity that they aren't big enough for the 235 tyres that we recommend
The ONLY place to get the real thing is from your Subaru Dealer. We have the P-FF7 in either gold or bright flitter and recently we've introduced a new wheel, the GC05 which is a lightweight forged wheel.
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Just a pity that they aren't big enough for the 235 tyres that we recommend
The ONLY place to get the real thing is from your Subaru Dealer. We have the P-FF7 in either gold or bright flitter and recently we've introduced a new wheel, the GC05 which is a lightweight forged wheel.
Mike
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09 February 2006, 10:13 AM
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for PFF7 copies in the right offset and PCD.
Just a pity that they aren't big enough for the 235 tyres that we recommend
The ONLY place to get the real thing is from your Subaru Dealer. We have the P-FF7 in either gold or bright flitter and recently we've introduced a new wheel, the GC05 which is a lightweight forged wheel.
Mike
Just a pity that they aren't big enough for the 235 tyres that we recommend
The ONLY place to get the real thing is from your Subaru Dealer. We have the P-FF7 in either gold or bright flitter and recently we've introduced a new wheel, the GC05 which is a lightweight forged wheel.
Mike
09 February 2006, 10:25 AM
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Due to popular demand (and the badgering we've had on SN ) we have created a new spec of GC05 for the UK. We now have 8x18" in 5x100 for 01-06WRX 4door & 02-04STi and 5x114.3 for 05/06STi. Your dealer has details.
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Due to popular demand (and the badgering we've had on SN
) we have created a new spec of GC05 for the UK. We now have 8x18" in 5x100 for 01-06WRX 4door & 02-04STi and 5x114.3 for 05/06STi. Your dealer has details.Mike
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Mike,
On an '05 STi, is there much performance "drop" staying at 225 / 40 x 18 on P-FF7s or should it always be 235 wide tyres? I've heard good feedback from some people who've had Vredestein Ultracs on and am saving the pennies to get some 18"s over the OE wheels. (I know you normally recommend Pirelli's as per the other thread but have also mentioned Pilot Sports...)
As for the US having a different spec to ever here, I got the impression that the offset was different but it seems like their P-FF7s are also ET51 to fit the 05/06 STi and they have anthracite in the range
as per
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...oducts_id/2115
Are there any other specs that are different or is it a country supply issue?
I'm leaning towards gold but anthracite would be a nice alternative as I don't fancy bright flitter...
On an '05 STi, is there much performance "drop" staying at 225 / 40 x 18 on P-FF7s or should it always be 235 wide tyres? I've heard good feedback from some people who've had Vredestein Ultracs on and am saving the pennies to get some 18"s over the OE wheels. (I know you normally recommend Pirelli's as per the other thread but have also mentioned Pilot Sports...)
As for the US having a different spec to ever here, I got the impression that the offset was different but it seems like their P-FF7s are also ET51 to fit the 05/06 STi and they have anthracite in the range
as per
http://www.rallysportdirect.com/shop...oducts_id/2115
Are there any other specs that are different or is it a country supply issue?
I'm leaning towards gold but anthracite would be a nice alternative as I don't fancy bright flitter...
13 February 2006, 10:15 AM
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We have used a 235 tyre on the 05/06MY cars as they give the best performance. Until recently we found the best tyre available was the PS2 but we've just been able to source the PZero Corsa Assymmetrico that we asked Pirelli to do a couple of years ago so that's what we'll be changing over to.
The offset of the P-FF7 wheels we sell in the US is the same as here, the only difference is the colour range available. We deliberately kept it simple by only having 2 options, Gold or Bright Flitter to minimise confusion. We didn't want the aggro of having several similar colours as inevitably someone would end up with the wrong ones at some point!
Dave
What car are you trying to fit them to? The only spec we do at the moment is 8x18" ET51.
Mike
We have used a 235 tyre on the 05/06MY cars as they give the best performance. Until recently we found the best tyre available was the PS2 but we've just been able to source the PZero Corsa Assymmetrico that we asked Pirelli to do a couple of years ago so that's what we'll be changing over to.
The offset of the P-FF7 wheels we sell in the US is the same as here, the only difference is the colour range available. We deliberately kept it simple by only having 2 options, Gold or Bright Flitter to minimise confusion. We didn't want the aggro of having several similar colours as inevitably someone would end up with the wrong ones at some point!
Dave
What car are you trying to fit them to? The only spec we do at the moment is 8x18" ET51.
Mike
13 February 2006, 12:06 PM
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Thanks Mike, I'll see how much a set of those boots are... I guess I'll need to be sat down when I find out 
Are Subaru / Prodrive having a special batch made up as the sizes listed on the Pirelli site are a bit extreme for scoobs?
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295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 LEFT
295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 RIGHT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YLEFT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YRIGHT
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285/35 ZR19TL 99YLEFT
285/35 ZR19TL 99YRIGHT
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295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 LEFT
295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 RIGHT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YLEFT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YRIGHT
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285/35 ZR19TL 99YLEFT
285/35 ZR19TL 99YRIGHT
I guess I'll need to be sat down when I find out Are Subaru / Prodrive having a special batch made up as the sizes listed on the Pirelli site are a bit extreme for scoobs?
30
295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 LEFT
295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 RIGHT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YLEFT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YRIGHT
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285/35 ZR19TL 99YLEFT
285/35 ZR19TL 99YRIGHT
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295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 LEFT
295/30 ZR18TL 98N6 RIGHT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YLEFT
305/30 ZR19TL 98YRIGHT
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285/35 ZR19TL 99YLEFT
285/35 ZR19TL 99YRIGHT
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13 February 2006, 06:03 PM
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Those are the 911GT3 RS front tyres, the N6 part is the giveaway as it's only used on Porsche fitments.
Pirelli don't list it on any of their sites I don't think but it is an Assymmetric version with an extra load construction to cope with the weight of an Impreza.
Dave
The P-FF7 will fit and works quite nicely with either a 225/40 or 235/40x18 tyre, just looks a little odd as it doesn't fill the arch out as much.
Regards
Mike
Those are the 911GT3 RS front tyres, the N6 part is the giveaway as it's only used on Porsche fitments.
Pirelli don't list it on any of their sites I don't think but it is an Assymmetric version with an extra load construction to cope with the weight of an Impreza.
Dave
The P-FF7 will fit and works quite nicely with either a 225/40 or 235/40x18 tyre, just looks a little odd as it doesn't fill the arch out as much.
Regards
Mike
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A question for mike,i have 18" oz super leggeras they are 8" wide on a 04STI with a prodrive spring kit fitted.They are et48 with 225 40 18s at the moment is there anything to be gained by fitting a 235 section tyre thanks in advance JASON
15 February 2006, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeWood
Jason
On an 04MY car you'll get the tyres catching the top of the arch on full bump at the front if you use a 235/40 tyre.
Mike
On an 04MY car you'll get the tyres catching the top of the arch on full bump at the front if you use a 235/40 tyre.
Mike
17 February 2006, 12:21 PM
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Jason
On an 04MY car you'll get the tyres catching the top of the arch on full bump at the front if you use a 235/40 tyre.
Mike
On an 04MY car you'll get the tyres catching the top of the arch on full bump at the front if you use a 235/40 tyre.
Mike
15 March 2006, 01:42 AM
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Mike, can you clear your inbox, please, as I've a couple of things to ask in a PM?
Unfortunately, it may be Thursday before you get it as the cruddy works system won't let me send PMs
Cheers,
Andy
Unfortunately, it may be Thursday before you get it as the cruddy works system won't let me send PMs
Cheers,
Andy
15 March 2006, 09:52 AM
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It was clear when I last looked, seems to have filled up overnight. Have cleared some more today so try again.
V5-APS, sorry I miseed your question. The 235 tyre foul is due to the diameter of the tyre, not the width so it's also independant of wheel offset.
Mike
It was clear when I last looked, seems to have filled up overnight. Have cleared some more today so try again.
V5-APS, sorry I miseed your question. The 235 tyre foul is due to the diameter of the tyre, not the width so it's also independant of wheel offset.
Mike
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