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Old May 8, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Default 18's on a saph

How easy do 18's go onto a saph.

Do u need to roll the arches and what does it do to the driveability.

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Old May 8, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Default 18's on saffs

18's can go on saffs and it has been done to accomodate massive brake kits, to get the best result i'm told that the arches do need attention in the way of a roll, a coilover suspension kit is also needed to give the ride height adjustment thats required, it also looses the big cup/flange that comes on the standard struts as this fouls if you put 18's on the car,

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Old May 8, 2006 | 08:25 PM
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as above but some cars needs coil overs and some dont lol you will need 215 35 18 and the right et
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Old May 8, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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As above,will fit

Haven't noticed any difference to the driveability/handling,just the cats eyes feel alot harder

Front arches need a bit rolling,only catch at the front of wing if you are turning and brake or go up a lowered kerb etc

Don't need coil overs ,and don't touch the spring cup on front struts either

Obviously need correct offset,and mine are 215/35 18's



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Old May 8, 2006 | 10:32 PM
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Had 19s on mine for a while They were 7x19 fitted with 215/35/19. Coilovers and front arches rolled and liners removed. Only rubbed on back lower edge of front arches when braking really hard. As said above not much different to 17's. Only changed as i couldn't fit a 19 in the spare wheel well.
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