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Old 02 February 2007, 09:29 PM
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Default 18" Alloys recommendations

I'm after some 18" gun metal or maybe anthracite alloys for a 05MY STI, ideally a style similar to prodrive pff7. Can anyone recommend any good make and models at a decent price, also any links to suppliers would be useful . Only ones I've found so far are the innovit tarmac.

Alternatively, if anyones selling any genuine Prodrive alloys then PM me.

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Old 02 February 2007, 10:13 PM
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Prodrive GC-05Fs? Similar to the PFF7s.
Someone on here has them
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Litchfields sell the Type RA wheel in 17 and 18 inch(the ones on the Type 25 that was on Fifth Gear).Look stunning and are pretty rare in a smoked titanium.£300 a wheel wish Id waited and bought them for my car instead of PFF7s.
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on a bit of a budget after some replicas or second hand ones but agree the litchfield ones are nice.
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Look in the group buys at the Inovit group buy, the redlines are similar to the PFF7s and they have some similar to the P1 alloys in there as well. If the GB is still on they're about £600 including budget tyres.
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I would certainly recommend the Inovit's aswell...............i have had one set and would definately have another.
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Performance Car Parts, Bodykits, Styling, Alloy Wheels does the inovits a bit dearer than the GB price, but they can do but now pay later with no interest if it's paid of within 9 months. Don't know if that'll help you out with your budget. They work out at £675 delivered with budget tyres. Thats about the same as scoobybits normal price.
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Originally Posted by STi8
Prodrive GC-05Fs? Similar to the PFF7s.
Someone on here has them

LOL they are gorgeous but £1000 more expensive than PFF7's at £2700 for wheels and Tyres



18" GC-05F Forged Alloy Wheel & Tyre

A brand new set went on Ebay for £1350 ish not so long back.

Tony
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Originally Posted by T5NYW
LOL they are gorgeous but £1000 more expensive than PFF7's at £2700 for wheels and Tyres



18" GC-05F Forged Alloy Wheel & Tyre

A brand new set went on Ebay for £1350 ish not so long back.

Tony
Those are a very nice set of wheels. I do like the gun metal OZ wheels thats on the P1 my self, but even so there are loads of really sweet looking aftermarkit rims out there.
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ive just purchased some rota tarmac's 18" in gold, i think they do these in other colours too. ill post some piccies when i fetch them on tuesday

Piccie
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Offset is a bit out but these would look good....

OZ 18" RECORD Set of 4 WHEELS ONLY (7.5x18) (5x100) (ET35) (0168720080S) clearance
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Can anyone confirm for definate whether the innovit 18" alloys will fit a 05MY STI?

Inovit Tarmac Gunmetal 18x7.5 Pcd = 5x114 Et = 38 Set of 4 Wheels And Tyres Top Special Offer!!
Inovit Redline Hyper Silver 18x7.5 Pcd = 5x114 Et = 38 Set of 4 Wheels And Tyres Clearance!
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Speedline Turinis are smart. Revolution sell them.
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Default revolution mate

revolution lot cheaper look the dogs bollocks mickyjeff

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Originally Posted by T5NYW
LOL they are gorgeous but £1000 more expensive than PFF7's at £2700 for wheels and Tyres



18" GC-05F Forged Alloy Wheel & Tyre

A brand new set went on Ebay for £1350 ish not so long back.

Tony
I won that auction, but the seller withdrew them after it finished. I ended up going to my local dealer for them

Fantastic wheel though
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I won that auction, but the seller withdrew them after it finished. I ended up going to my local dealer for them
gutted for you mate was a steal at that Price too

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Wheelbase £695 next-day delivered.

18" PFF replicas, inc Toyo T1-S and locking nuts.

Then get the Prodrive centre caps for £25 from your dealer.
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
Wheelbase £695 next-day delivered.

18" PFF replicas, inc Toyo T1-S and locking nuts.

Then get the Prodrive centre caps for £25 from your dealer.
Are they on the website as I can't see any?
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Originally Posted by erdy
Can anyone confirm for definate whether the innovit 18" alloys will fit a 05MY STI?
Did anyone really definitively answer this?
Steve
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Originally Posted by STEVECHAPS
Did anyone really definitively answer this?
Steve
If they're 114 PCD then yes they will. It's 100 PCD for prior to MY05 cars.
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Originally Posted by erdy
Are they on the website as I can't see any?
I called them direct. The guy was very helpful too. Arranged a next-day saturday delivery for no extra charge. Thumbs up from me

Do a search for wheelbase to find their number, it's here somewhere...
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Originally Posted by erdy
on a bit of a budget after some replicas or second hand ones but agree the litchfield ones are nice.

Top Gear (Bridport) Limited SDR GunMetal Alloy Wheels - Topgear Alloy Wheels

i know there 17's but give Jules in the Washington branch a ring - might be able to get 18's too
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
If they're 114 PCD then yes they will. It's 100 PCD for prior to MY05 cars.
Its not just a question of the PCD. You need to make sure the spokes will clear the brembo calipers, most don't!
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Originally Posted by GazTheHat
I called them direct. The guy was very helpful too. Arranged a next-day saturday delivery for no extra charge. Thumbs up from me

Do a search for wheelbase to find their number, it's here somewhere...
Any pics to wet the appetite?
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sorry to resurect an old thread

what is the correct tyre size for a jdm sti 2005

235/40/18 ?
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Could someone tell me what should be the offset for the 18" wheels in a classic impreza??? Does the PFF7 18" WR1 wheels fit in a classic?

Cheers
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ET48 is spot on. The Rota GRA is made to fit so doesnt require spigott rings etc.
Take a look here at the GRA, although there are MANY other designs that will fit perfectly!
Rota Wheels We also do 0% finance if required.
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