jamie s1

is it easily done just i want big wheels on but it rubs on the arches with the standard wheels on. id settle for 17's but would really like 18's on it ?

cheers

CliffRS4

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Your mad, you'd have to do quite a bit of arch work as my 17's rub a little on hard cornering.
Arches on mine are getting done in the new year and a change to coil overs in preparation for track days

DazC

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Would look stupid IMO.....

I am going for 16" wheels personally.

Anonymous

Dont do it mate, as Daz said 16"`s are the biggest id put on to. Imo leave the standard 15"`s on there looks and handles right!!!!!

Anonymous

I would say go for 17's mate. 18's would look 2 big!! IMAO though

Anonymous

i agree with rossco nothing bigger than 16'', although ive seen a few wth 17'' which look good!

escortmad79

Only one person has managed to fit 18s on an RS Turbo as far as I'm aware & that is Jamie Bentley on SOY

jamie s1

i dont want lots of work and problems so i might just go for avez a's in 16's then because i still want handling and acceleration. cheers for your feed back

adamS2RST

I know someone who put 18's on a mk4, had to chop the arches a bit but apart from that it went on ok.

CliffRS4

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17's go on ok. If you put 16's on you'll only regret not getting 17's

Anonymous

Avez a's in 16's


Top choice my man!!!

Anonymous

got 18's on mine??? whats the problem???

gus

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i put a set of 17 voodoos on my s1, they look real good but wish i went a size smaller, just cos it will handle better. would have to change all the brakes as these are toobig now

DazC

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I certainly won't!!!

CliffRS4

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What about putting a set of escort cossie wheels on as they suit the looks of series ones and they have nice and wide tyres for good grip

Andy_R

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Its quite surprising what will fit wheel size, the main limiting factor is your suspension setup.

I have had various sizes of wheel fitted on different suspension set ups!

17"s are fine on 20-25mm drop
anything more and you are into problems 4up or during harsh cornering!

16"s are great and possibly the best all round, not harsh over pot holes, great for handeling etc etc!

TILLIO what rubber are you using on your 18s M8? Your car looks the bomb BTW!

Cliff what :coilovers have you gone for? Definatly the way to go for track IMO!

Andy

Anonymous

215/35 Toyo proxes, £115 a corner

Avo coilovers, and sum arch rollin. Back sits well in the arches as pic shows, front goes lower, but not all engine in, and suspension wound up at the mo.

GOSSY S/2

hi mate i had 18"s on my s2 i had to take them off because it put pressure on the gear box so with big wheels or big bhp or big gearbox
i had to cut the arches and get koni adjustables
good luck

RS-adam

dont listen to what the say... do them arches and fit those 18" rims.... THE BIGGER THE BETTER... yiiir

Anonymous

I personally do like big whels but i have 17's on my s2 but they make it really skippy and u will follow and feel every bump in the road. Had the same on my 3i aswell, Spose its just a comprimise between handleing, comfort and looks.

I'll get some pics uploaded soon.