Syph

As above really , what's best on an early classic?

classicwrx

ive just sold my 18" on my 1995 wrx for a new set of 17" go with 17"for better handling and comfort mate.

sparkytrix

18"s look better though

Syph

How wide can you go tyre wise?

I would really like to go for 225 or 235. I want to get as much rubber on the road as possible.

I dont care about comfort, I didnt buy the scoob for that But I do want more grip. I run with 235's on my old sierra.

I do like the look of a big wheel tho.

I have gone a bit off topic, sorry, What is the best option for wheel size on a classic. I guess what I really want to know is, are there any major advantages or disadvantages to either wheel size?

tanyatriangles

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And is the car to look at, or to drive?

BLU

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I run 18" wheels on my classic with 215 35 18 tyres. It handles fine, albeit a little rough, but you don't buy a classic scoob for comfort do you? Just mind the potholes with such low profile tyres!! I wouldn't go any wider than 225 as you will run into clearance issues.

Syph

I think theres a bit of each.

For example, I got a scoob instead of an evo cos I prefer the look of the scooby.

172sport

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According to Bill Gwynne the best size for handling is 7.5 x 17 with 215 section tyre.

sparkytrix

I also run 215/35/18's on my car and it still handles great

and looks good too.....

tanyatriangles

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Which is EXACTLY what I have on mine, with Power Station handling mods it drives like a dream.

loppy

ah but what profile 40 or 45

Pete

215/35/18s on mine too, car handles superb on them ,mind you that,s probably to do with the £1500 suspension more.....

bong475

try 17, will give you more comfort and also less kerbing issues etc

Syph

I'm leaning more and more towards 17's altho I do like the look of 18's.

This is turning into more and more dificult decision the more I think about it.

shep_UKSpec

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17's all the way got them on my classic, had a set of 18's on my st24 mondy and the ride was ruined so bumpy

Syph

Ride quality doesnt bother me. I'm not looking for comfort if I was then I would have got an old Lexus. lol

s c o o b y

A mate of mine has 18" on his 99 turbo and when he boots it or if he has people in the back it scrubs the tyres on the archs but not sure what tyres he has on them. they was on the car when he got it .

malpas1977

ive got 070 225 45 17 on my 99 classic they seemed fine untill i reached the track
they dont rub now im going back to 215 45 17 def not f1 tyre silverstone are goood

Syph

maybe a 224/40 or 35 may be better.

phillyctr

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im running 225/35/18's handling is fine,but u feel every pebble on the road.

malpas1977

to know your running bigger wheels than me and dont have to replace all the plastic around the arches i do think my prodrive brakes look behind the grey speedline alloys still tho

scoobmj

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i have 17's on mine and they actually feel better than the stock 16's did.

my mate has 18's and he wants to get 17's since he drove my car last week

Syph

Thanks for your input guys, Wheels have to go on hold till later in the year now Ive got to move house. the scooby fund has been spent on the deposit.

Bummer.

EddScott

I've got 18s on mine now and was thinking of going to 17s.

I had 18s on my old car but with crap tyres and it was horrible. The current scoob has toyos with the 18s but I still think 17s feel better.