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17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 06:55
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Im looking for a new set of wheels but im not sure what size to go for 17" or 18" i dont want the wheels rubbing on the arches on full lock or any other probs, just be nice to do a straight swap with my standard 20vt wheels. anybody have first hand experiance they can share with me please. also whats the best tyre size to fit on both size wheels, thanks in advance
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 07:44
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18" looks better.. do a search.. you'll find plenty of coops with 18" on them.. I LOVE IT!
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 08:08
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wheelmania jades in 18"....yes please (if you can find a set). these are direct fit.
it would be better if you could give us an idea of your budjet aswell
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 08:38
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Ive just fitted a kit and it some how makes my 17's look soo small. If you are considering lowering as well go for 18's as they do look good. However if you don't want rubbing or any other problems 17's would suit you better.
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 08:56
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these are my 18s Kev
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 09:04
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kev...........i fccukin love your car!
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 12:58
17/02/2006 12:58
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these are my 18s
Kev
hi Kev,
very nice.
what wheels are those ? Do they go right in ? .
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 20:10
17/02/2006 20:10
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17's everytime - 18's tyres are so much more - plus a crashier ride. Finally potholes will be the bain of your life although this also comes into play with 17's!
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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17/02/2006 20:35
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Kev, very nice!!... Would like to know what they are and how much!!.
Steve.
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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18/02/2006 00:10
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they are wolfrace urbanracer 7's in 18". they are 4x100 so you'll need wobblies, i think you'll need spacers!
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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18/02/2006 01:15
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they are wolfrace urbanracer 7's in 18". they are 4x100 so you'll need wobblies, i think you'll need spacers!
I think these wheels have been replaced by 'Wolfrace Street racers' the only difference IIRC is that the streetracers have a centre cap covering the wheel bolts but are only available up to 17"
I wanted a set of black urban racers but couldnt find any
Ex 432bhp '00 Sprinty 20vt6 '17 S3 Sportback '69 Amazon 131
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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18/02/2006 02:47
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if you can find any you will need wobbly bolts but dont need spacers!
Kev
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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18/02/2006 04:00
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Only the 18's in the urban racers are a straight fit. The 17's will neeed spacers and longer wobbly bolts.
Coupe now sold!
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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19/02/2006 07:34
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I think these wheels have been replaced by 'Wolfrace Street racers' the only difference IIRC is that the streetracers have a centre cap covering the wheel bolts but are only available in 17"
your memory is a gooden my friend!!!
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 05:09
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will vauxhall fitment wheels slot onto the coupe if i use wobbly bolts? They are 18's.
Ross
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 06:12
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don't all vauxhaull wheels have a massive offset, 49et?
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 06:16
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Sorry man no chance I can see a Vauxhall wheel fitting the Coupe, but I do know my brother sold alloys from his Alfa 145 that fitted my mates Mk4 Astra so PCDs must be the same.
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 15:15
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Why not 19"s.... has anyone managed to fit 19 inchers?
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 15:35
27/02/2006 15:35
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what is the offset of the coupe wheels?
Ross
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 18:40
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Sorry man no chance I can see a Vauxhall wheel fitting the Coupe, but I do know my brother sold alloys from his Alfa 145 that fitted my mates Mk4 Astra so PCDs must be the same.
no mate, alfa's pcd is 4 x 98 and vaux is 4 x 100
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 18:56
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Why not 19"s.... has anyone managed to fit 19 inchers?
One person i know has fitted them. Marcus who bought Andy20vt old car fitted 19" Kahn wheels on it
Thanks.. what is his (marcus's) forum name?
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 19:30
27/02/2006 19:30
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markus20vt was his old one but i believe its now maserati3200
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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27/02/2006 20:23
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cheers Begbie..
Now the mad question is can we get 20 inchers on...
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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28/02/2006 03:17
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anyone know where to get wobbly bolts? im gonna fit 18 inch bbs wheels! They should clear the brembos ok yeah?
Ross
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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28/02/2006 03:31
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Wobbly bolts from here... Motech Unit 2 Brindley Close Rushden Business Park Rushden Northants NN10 6EN Tel: 0845 230 2009 Fax: 0845 230 2019 Email: sales@motechdirect.co.ukWeb: www.motechdirect.co.uk
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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28/02/2006 18:54
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Personally I can't see an issue with the physical fittment of 19's or maybe even 20's. Arch gaps seem pretty big on the Coupe, even on my 18's there's plenty of room, (lowered 35mm). Only thing would be rolling radius being out, which is gonna affect your speedo. For me if you're choosing between 17' and 18's, 18's would be my choice. I went from the standard rims, to 18's and found the ride to be well within my tolerance for comfort. And I reckon you'll always be wanting something slightly larger if you plumped for 17's.
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 00:07
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Ross speak to Alex at Motorsport wheels in Glasgow, 0141 6433900. They deal with BBS and will be able to get the wobbly bolts for you.
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 02:00
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Right. Checked out the wheels my mate is sellin and they are 18" inch deep dish BBS wheels. Vauxhall offset and fitment. They be ok around the brembos?
Ross
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 03:58
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 04:02
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Arent Vauxhall 45mm?
49mm IIRC
Ex 432bhp '00 Sprinty 20vt6 '17 S3 Sportback '69 Amazon 131
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 04:12
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Hmmmm. Well maybe they aint a vauxhall offset! Cause they guy said they were 35 or 38. They are multidrilled... need to just check if they fit dont i?
Ross
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 04:34
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Arent Vauxhall 45mm?
49mm IIRC
Ah thats it, must of got confused, isnt the MK2 Astra GTE 45? I know they aint the same as the rest of Vauxhalls
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 05:52
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Yes they are 49mm, but no way will the BBS wheels be the same. I would imagine they will be 42mm max.
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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01/03/2006 16:01
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Also if they are multi-drilled are they normal bolts to hold the wheel on, or is it studs and nuts? If its the latter you wont get them to fit as they cant be made the same as a wobble bolt
Your car is Usain Bolt with wellies
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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02/03/2006 00:31
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Its bolts as far as im aware!!!! Also i think ur wrong with ur statement cause i had wheels that fitted my corsa (bolts) and put them on my rover (studs and nuts) and it went on perfectly!
Ross
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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02/03/2006 00:52
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Thats because Vauxhall use 4 * 100 PCD, as does Rover.
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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03/03/2006 22:08
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Sorry,
what is the right tyre size for a 18" Wolfrace Urban Racer? I want to have 225 tyres?!
Thanks Juergen
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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03/03/2006 22:15
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yeah 225/35 is the right size 40 profile just rub a bit.
Kev
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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03/03/2006 23:59
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i use 215/40 atm which dont rub but will be fitting 225/35 shortly.
dont know about the spacers but i wouldent recommend them with wobbly bolts.
Kev
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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04/03/2006 00:41
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U can get longer wobbly bolts, which work with spacers!
Ross
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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04/03/2006 01:14
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if i'm just buying spacers for my normal 16" wheels will i need longer bolts too?
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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04/03/2006 01:48
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U can get longer wobbly bolts, which work with spacers!
Ross
i still wouldn't combine the two.
Kev
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Re: 17"s .......or..........18"s
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04/03/2006 20:09
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Some people have, and i have on good authority it will be ok!
Ross
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