18" WHEEL WEIGHT
29 May 2002, 06:37 PM
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Looking to fit 18" wheels to my MY00 wagon - preference is SuperT's which weigh 11.5 kg against Superleggeras weighing 8.3 kg. If the standard 16" rims weigh 9kg, will I notice any ill effects by going up nearly 3kgs on each corner! Anyone fitted 18" SuperT's in this size to a "classic" shape Impreza?
30 May 2002, 12:36 AM
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You will certainly notice a difference going from 16in to 18in, but probably not bceause of the weight. Pete Croney did some rough calculations which showed at least 50kg hanging on the suspension, so just a few kilos won't make much odds.
But you need to tread carefully with 18in wheels on a classic-shape Scoob. Apart from the handling issues, wheel/tyre width and off-set will be very tight. Speak to an expert, or if you can't find one of them, try Pete Croney
(Scoobysport).
Richard.
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But you need to tread carefully with 18in wheels on a classic-shape Scoob. Apart from the handling issues, wheel/tyre width and off-set will be very tight. Speak to an expert, or if you can't find one of them, try Pete Croney
(Scoobysport).Richard.
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30 May 2002, 09:20 AM
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Keith, Hoppy's right (as you probably already know) - the offset is the crucial thing which is why it took me so long to decide, but as you know, with the right offset, 18x7.5 will go (and 19x7.5 !).
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30 May 2002, 07:28 PM
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pete,
Im looking at getting some wheels like yours in gold, are they technomagnesio detroit f1's.... what are the wheels like.... and how does the scoob ride with 18" which is what i may be getting......
Do you have anymore pics of your car....
looks nice by the way always liked black..!
Dan
Im looking at getting some wheels like yours in gold, are they technomagnesio detroit f1's.... what are the wheels like.... and how does the scoob ride with 18" which is what i may be getting......
Do you have anymore pics of your car....
looks nice by the way always liked black..!Dan
31 May 2002, 10:15 AM
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The black car is Stuart's, one of our mechanics and the wheels are Tecnomagnesio Detroit F1. His are in Chrome.
The picture above is my car
All colours in stock.
01 June 2002, 09:55 AM
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I haven't got any more pics of Stuart's car, but drop Rob Mo (normally posts in Halfway House meets in Southern) a mail, as he has the same wheels on his 99 DBM wagon.
I haven't got any more pics of Stuart's car, but drop Rob Mo (normally posts in Halfway House meets in Southern) a mail, as he has the same wheels on his 99 DBM wagon.
01 June 2002, 11:35 AM
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Pete Croney - Thanks for your help and re-direction.
Nathan - You and Glenn in a conspiracy? Can I see your old wheels on my car perhaps? Maybe to exclude them from the equation?
Nathan - You and Glenn in a conspiracy? Can I see your old wheels on my car perhaps? Maybe to exclude them from the equation?
02 June 2002, 07:15 PM
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Thanks for the advice on the wheels, and yes, they are ganging up on me.
How did you know I was a grandad? (Just look old, huh?) Got a three year old granddaughter named Hollie! Spooky stuff mate!
By the way, hope Tom gets home safely after staying at your gaff tonight.
Thanks for the advice on the wheels, and yes, they are ganging up on me.
How did you know I was a grandad? (Just look old, huh?) Got a three year old granddaughter named Hollie! Spooky stuff mate!
By the way, hope Tom gets home safely after staying at your gaff tonight.
04 June 2002, 07:10 PM
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Thanks for the picture - I just did that outside Halfords this morning. I'm sure I want Superlegs, but state of roads down my way is making me worry about 18's. Can you post again after your decision?
Thanks for the picture - I just did that outside Halfords this morning. I'm sure I want Superlegs, but state of roads down my way is making me worry about 18's. Can you post again after your decision?
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Keith,
I wasn't even thinking of buying new wheels yet. But these happen to be in the warehouse Just seeing what they look like.
You never know, if the price is right then I may well get them
Laters
H
I wasn't even thinking of buying new wheels yet. But these happen to be in the warehouse
Just seeing what they look like.You never know, if the price is right then I may well get them
Laters
H