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14-09-2008, 08:36 PM

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18" on 3 door

can you fit 18" 's on a 3 door or does it require arch mods? also what et do they run? thanks

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14-09-2008, 08:38 PM

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Yea you can fit them mate as mine has them arches have been cut back though. My RL7s are ET33

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14-09-2008, 08:39 PM

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i believe you need the arches trimming.

if you don't want to, buy Ryans arch kit that has been trimmed already.

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14-09-2008, 08:42 PM

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ET35 with 215/35x18 would mean no arch mods.

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14-09-2008, 08:58 PM

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ET35 with 215/35x18 would mean no arch mods.

i think i will be getting some compos then

just need to sell my rm125

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14-09-2008, 09:01 PM

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bigchez off here has 18" on his 3dr look mint

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14-09-2008, 09:35 PM

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ET35 with 215/35x18 would mean no arch mods.

thanks martin

would i need spacers?and is there no chance with the 225/40/18 s fitting?if not then it looks like i need to go to my uncles garage for tyres

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26-09-2008, 01:18 AM

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ET35 with 215/35x18 would mean no arch mods.

thanks for your advice martin i have found a set at this size you have put but there is a few other people saying they will not fit?i know you deal in compomotive wheels so i think i will go with what you are saying

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26-09-2008, 06:54 AM

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They do fit, I have sold loads

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27-09-2008, 11:44 PM

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They do fit, I have sold loads

thanks for taking the time to help me

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24-10-2008, 04:20 PM

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anyone with pics of 18,s on a 3dr?

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24-10-2008, 04:24 PM

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My old 3DR with 18's

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26-10-2008, 01:50 AM

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26-10-2008, 10:13 AM

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tiff, sorry mate but i prefer them in white

car still looks very good

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26-10-2008, 10:16 AM

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got em on mine but had to fit coilovers for peace of mind as they were a bit close to spring cups

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26-10-2008, 10:25 AM

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mine on 18's, et30 trimmed the front arches, havn't touched the rears

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26-10-2008, 05:27 PM

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My 3dr runs 8x18" 38et with 225/40/18 R888 on I did do some arch mods to the plastic arch & rolled back the metal lip of the wings.I am also running a 2wd Saff front ARB this also stops the tyres rubbing the lower back of the front arch.