Triple X

iTrader: (1)

My Type R is running on 215/35/18. Car is on Leda B's which lower the car about 35-40mm and it handles better than my previous Type R on standard suspension with 17's on. Oh yes and with no rubbing.

[Edited by Triple X - 11/10/2003 11:41:23 AM]

peccy

is a 18inch wheel with 225/35/18 tyre too big for a type R?

as the car is quite low as standard with a firm suspension setup, was wondering if i should settle for 17s with a higher profile tyre?

RRH

You might get away with it.

I was running my RA on 225 35 18s, and it didn't rub except at Castle Combe with my rather substantial mate in the passenger seat. Ride height was slightly lower than standard on coilovers.

simon

Scooby Snacks 23

Peccy - your new Type R arrived from Japan then mate???
I got mine at the weekend

Still grinning.....

AJFleming

Jees, my type R is bad enough on 17" wheels, with 18" wheels all of your brain cells would be knocked out in about 10 minutes

Anthony.

AJFleming

I would go for 215/45R17 They look good and the car is still driveable.

sammyh

iTrader: (1)

I disagree the type r handles really well on 18's

gravelexpress

Peccy and Scoobysnacks,

which importer did you use?

AJFleming

Well I guess it also depends on suspension set up.
It also depends what you mean by 'handles better' If it gets knocked across the road every time you hit a bump then it will not handle better. Big wheels are great on smooth roads, not on bumpy ones in my opinion.

Anthony.

peccy

gravelexpress. New Era Imports.com

have got the standard sti6 type R suspension (pink and inverted?!)

usually drive on the B roads of derbyshire, can be quite bumpy


[Edited by peccy - 11/10/2003 2:34:19 PM]

[Edited by peccy - 11/10/2003 2:34:44 PM]

OdD KiDS OtHeR MatE

Quote "I would go for 215/45R17 They look good and the car is still driveable. "

Are these really better than 205 or 215 /40 17's??

Opinions please as I need to buy soon and can't decide. It's not for everyday use so will be used quite hard when I do get to use it

Cheers

AJFleming

Ahhhh well that explains it, standard suspension and 18" wheels would be tolerable. (maybe )

Newera are very good, I know Miguel personally. He picks awesome cars. We also source them but through Miguel.

Anthony.

AJFleming

Quote

"Are these really better than 205 or 215 /40 17's??

Opinions please as I need to buy soon and can't decide. It's not for everyday use so will be used quite hard when I do get to use it"

Trust me I have 215/40R17's and I find them too hard. Once worn out I will be going for 215/45R17's. I am a bit of an old woman though.

Scooby Snacks 23

I got mine from a dealer, but he does import them to your spec.

Speak to Lee Jeffrey at www.wrx.co.uk