Saalro

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Anyone running 8 x 18 wheels on a classic with no arch modification, or maybe just rolled arches?

What ET?

Thanks

alcazar

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I can't say about ET, but,
a) it won't handle any more and,
b) I hope you have no fillings as it will loosen them

Cammy5106

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Why would it not handle ?

Saalro

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I'm currently running 7.5 x 18 with 215 35 18 rubber, but will be changing to 225 35 18 in the future. I was thinking about trying 8 x 18 wheels though, but at the moment i don't want to be doing any arch modifications.

I would imagine more contact patch better the handling.

Thanks

alcazar

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Can't say, except that Prodrive advise against fitting more than 17" wheels to a classic as it is "detrimental to the handling".

I'm not about to argue with Prodrive

Contact area has no effect on handling, maybe on grip?

g7prs

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Did prodrive not put 18's on the P1?

Scooby Wagon

P1 came with 17's as standard & optional upgrade to 18's

g7prs

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Cheers

They cant be that bad if they were an option from prodrive.

Saalro

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My cars for track

Grip is handling, is it not?

Thanks

alcazar

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Nope.

Cammy5106

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I have a set of 8 x 18 Rota Formula Mesh with ET48 off of Wulseys old grey 22b rep, to go on mine got them for a good price no tyres yet tho so looking at 215/35/18 if they fit the standard arches happy days if not I am going for the ABW arch look I think.

addi monster

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i am running some kei rss 18"/8.5 with 225/35/18 tyres, i had to roll the arches and fit some very stiff coilover`s , very bumpy ride but it does handle A1,, which is all i care about to be honest as i just bought our lass a child wagon so my car is now kid free lol,.

brendy76

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Im running my bugeye on 8x 18's with a 34ish (VW /subaru fitment) Offset, they do nudge the arches so I am getting mine rolled. If you have standard offset they may well fit just fine.

Doggz

I was also wondering about this thanks for the replies.

Cammy5106

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Mr Sheen has the same wheels as mine check his thread below dont know if hes still a active member tho..
https://www.scoobynet.com/members-ga...portunity.html

M444GY

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they should fit ok with 215,35,18 you will need to roll the arches though ,


did he break the car ???

Saalro

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Cammy5106 are you on coilovers?

If i was running 18 x 8 i would want 225 or 235.

If i was running 18 x 8.5 i would want to run 235 or 245.

addi monster what ET are your wheels?

Basically i was thinking of getting some Team Dynamic Pro Race 1.2 in 18 x 8 with an ET of between 45 and 48 with 225 or 235 rubber if possible.
This would then allow me more options for track tyres.

At the moment i don't want to be cutting my arches to piece, i want to fit the biggest wheel possible to mine with standard arches, or rolled.

Thanks

Cammy5106

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No sti shocks with eibach springs at the moment if they rub I will stick coilovers on straight away tho

g7prs

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No he sold it on mate! Its now running BBS wheels.