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Old 19-09-2005, 06:33 PM
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Hi Peeps

I am thinking of putting 18" wheels on my black RS 500 and need to know what size wheels , ie , The correct ET , etc so i dont have to cut the arches at all ..

I have just bought Gaz coilovers for it so i can have it nice and stiff

So please can anyone ( spadge etc ) tell me what wheel size and also what tyre size without cutting the arches

Thanks Paul
Old 19-09-2005, 06:48 PM
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thought i could help you there mate but my arches have been cut
Old 19-09-2005, 06:51 PM
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Paul,

i'm sure you may have to modify the arch a bit.

Sure Tiff will know.

btw, keep it standard and modify another one of your cars.




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i asked this a while back, et35's appear ok on the rears. the front arches need a little inner trim for clearance
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Bollocks ,,I dont want to trim the arches at all,

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Its far to late mate , its well modded now
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Originally Posted by NORTH YORKS RS SPARES
Bollocks ,,I dont want to trim the arches at all,

Dave
Its far to late mate , its well modded now

Well if its well modded, fook the arches then and get them shaved off a bit.



that the big engined car then.




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Get the arches chopped!
IIRC you may have to mod splitter a tad as well.
Ask Marco Polo as he has gen 500 kit and has 235 tyres on the front
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dunno about the rims can you give me directions to north yorkshire rs spares please.
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