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Old 13-12-2004, 10:16 PM
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Okay, ive decided on the wheels I want for my car but not sure what size to get. They are 2 go on a 3door and was wondering if 18s would be but would I compensate my handling for the bigger wheel???

Or would 17s be best, handling my main concern.
Old 13-12-2004, 10:20 PM
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Steve from SCC has 18" alloys on his 3dr, I'm happy with the way mine handles on 17" think any more and the condition of the roads over here with 35 profiles it is YOUR choice really m8
Old 13-12-2004, 10:22 PM
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all depends on how the cars set up i think

if you just slap 18's on a 3dr with coilovers and thats it, its probably going to handle like shit. Were as 17's would be better

But if you do the necessary's i reckon they can be just as good

As Alvyn says its all down to personal prefence
Old 14-12-2004, 05:58 AM
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I'd go for 17's, 18's can look a bit too big on 3dr's imo and also 17's will be a lot less grief
Old 14-12-2004, 07:45 AM
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bruces car did'nt do to badly around combe on 18's!!!
Old 14-12-2004, 07:55 AM
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18" for me but everyone to there own
Old 20-12-2004, 08:59 PM
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Right decision made I think, well at the min am defo going to buy some compomo mo1880's they are six spoke and im going for 18x8 inch. But what colour peeps white or gold????
Old 20-12-2004, 09:03 PM
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what colour is the car?
Old 20-12-2004, 10:14 PM
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My car drove absolutly lovely on 8" x 16" ET35 with 215/40/16 Toyos....... now on 7.5" x 18" ET25 rear and ET40 front with 215/35/18's and tram lines like fook.... Looks tho.....imo





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Old 20-12-2004, 10:17 PM
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Ryan its my old 3 door and we all know what looked best on that
Old 20-12-2004, 10:19 PM
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LOL @ Steve, so was it worth it for the bigger wheel
The cars black
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arhhh 18's in black it is then
Old 20-12-2004, 10:43 PM
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on mine with 18s on i had to butcher the arches with et35 8 x 18s.
does look good but need it lower,sits a bit high.
running avo coilovers
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