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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Hi guys thanks for taking a look, i really really want 18" gold rota grids on my standard blob impreza wrx, what size rims and tyres should i go for? im a total amateur as this will be the first car i have ever bought nice alloys for lol also if anyone knows where is the best place to buy them with tyres for a good price, my budget is £1100... saw on rota shop these with 225 40 18 falken tyres for £1160 http://www.rotashop.co.uk/_p23246771...49%7D31654.htm

are they the correct fitment for mine?

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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:38 PM
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Speak to m444gy off here mate he supplies rotas at great prices and will advise u regarding sizes etc
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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What Craig said,mags is the man to speak to 8x18 is fine but if you are going for really wide rims like 18x9.5 arch mods and coilovers will be required.SJ.
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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thanks alot Craig & SJ, i was gonna go for 18x8.5 and get some bc coilovers (would they still look alright?) or should i go for the 18x9.5 and get arches rolled?, also been told racing logic coilovers are a softer ride which would be good as i have my little boy with me all the time, decisions decisions
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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actually thinking the 18x9.5 would look much better
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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If I was doing it I would go for the 18x9.5 and get the archs rolled,it can be done yourself if your not too scared to dive in and you can hire the equipment,or a company called archenemy can do it for you for around £120+ Vat.SJ.
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Heres a guide if your thinking of renting the hub roller and doing it yourself
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 09:39 PM
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Thanks sj, i know someone who will roll the arches for a beer token lol, looks like i am going 9.5 with bc coilovers, will get pics posted when all done
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dont forget camber bolts
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Old Feb 1, 2014 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by lottielee
Thanks sj, i know someone who will roll the arches for a beer token lol, looks like i am going 9.5 with bc coilovers, will get pics posted when all done
Good stufflook forward to see your car when it's done.SJ.
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Old Feb 3, 2014 | 08:37 PM
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hi depends what you are goint to be using the car for

8.5s are more useable but not as concave
the 9 .5s look better but with a stretched tyre you will loose driveabilty if you wanted to do track work etc

have you had a look at the force wheels in 18x9

drop me a mail if you need any prices

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Old Feb 5, 2014 | 12:35 PM
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i decided to go with 8.5, they are arriving today.. need coilovers now, must be soft ones i can get AP's for £400 are they any good?


Arrived

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:27 PM
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cool where did ya get em from in the end??
the 8.5s will be good if ya want to use them in anger gives good arch fill and still slightly concave

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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 11:13 AM
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Hi mags

Sorry for my late reply, i got the wheels and tyres from rotashop at a cost of just under £1180, had falken tyres put on (you're gonna tell me you could have got them cheaper aint you? lol)

Also bought and collected a set of bc coilovers from scoobyworld in loughborough

Car looks much better now and also handles much better, really happy with it, going for a full geo set up to make sure it is spot on

A few more bits to do now then i will be done with the looks side of things (front bumper mesh from scoobyworld, front splitter, fog light covers, and a vortex roof spoiler, window tints, de tangoed headlights)
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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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here are the coilovers



here is what my baby looks like now lowered 40mm, happy with the ride hight too so i dont want to lower it anymore, gotta trim the mud flaps now because their dragging on the road on bends lol

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Old Feb 12, 2014 | 12:47 PM
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Looking VERY Nice..
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Old Feb 13, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by lottielee
Hi mags

Sorry for my late reply, i got the wheels and tyres from rotashop at a cost of just under £1180, had falken tyres put on (you're gonna tell me you could have got them cheaper aint you? lol)

Also bought and collected a set of bc coilovers from scoobyworld in loughborough

Car looks much better now and also handles much better, really happy with it, going for a full geo set up to make sure it is spot on

A few more bits to do now then i will be done with the looks side of things (front bumper mesh from scoobyworld, front splitter, fog light covers, and a vortex roof spoiler, window tints, de tangoed headlights)
lol yup but not by alot

car looks awsome btw

mags
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