18's update

BobbyV · Mar 12th, 2011, 16:58

Right i finally got a new set of wheels, they are 18's with 215/35/18 tyres and a offset of 44. Now for those thinking of doing this i can confirm that with my lowered suspension (35mm) theres is still a good 5mm gap all round the tyre.

Here are some pics

excuse the rubbish grill im waiting for my eggcrate

Now im happy with them, was gonna go for some Kei RSS deep dish wheels black with chrome rim.

Think they would have looked pretty shweeeet but these made financial sense.

If someone is interested in the Kei's ive not seen them and cant vouch for their condition, all I know is that they need at least two new tyres and are around 200quid collected. Not a bad price in my opinion but for me these just made more sense.

T4Rick · Mar 12th, 2011, 17:31

Looks good mate

Dog_Book · Mar 12th, 2011, 18:37

Nice, not seen that make before look really nice on our cars simple designs do. Where oyu get them form?

t5_monkey · Mar 12th, 2011, 18:59

Those look great!

How's the ride with em on ?

BobbyV · Mar 12th, 2011, 19:08

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Originally Posted by Dog_Book

Nice, not seen that make before look really nice on our cars simple designs do. Where oyu get them form?

Thanks, glad you like them, they came of an imported prelude, some japonese brand i have never heard of but they are kind of old school plain. Their in really good nick and not seen the design before myself, one reason i got them

Quote:

Originally Posted by t5_monkey

Those look great!

How's the ride with em on ?

well ill be honest the ride is hard, you dont feel normal bumps as much as on 17s but when you hit a big one you can really feel it through the car, also the back end is lighter and you can really feel the grip but then it lets go without any warning. I expect the budget Nangkangs arent helping but had them before and as long as its dry their not too bad.

Got to get them balanced up tomorrow as theres a little vibration but their pretty spotless and the tyres all have 7mm plus tread so hoping to keep them for a while.

btsam · Mar 12th, 2011, 19:24

44 offset, nice! i got away with a 38 on my p2.

how noisy are the nankangs? i had to get rid of some similar budget brand as it sounds like all the wheel bearings had gone, lol

also btw, what did you use to lower it with?

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BobbyV · Mar 12th, 2011, 19:40

Their not bad sam, but they are quiet a hard compound so on certain tarmac they do make a fair bit of noise. 215/35/18 are pretty rare and damn expensive, well part worns anyway cos im a cheapo.

Iirc they are apex springs on stock struts,happy with them looks wise anyway, i was thinking yesterday about your struts then i remembered i promissed to stop spending money on my car.But like you said i could drop it another at least another 10mm without rubbing but as im already having problems with speed bumps that probs not the best idea. Am fairly hapy with current stance, oh btw looked for the offset on my compos but coulnt see it, gonna wash them tommorrow so hoping to fing it under the brake dust

Mar 12th, 2011, 16:58	#1
BobbyV Senior Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 16:52 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Notts	18's update Right i finally got a new set of wheels, they are 18's with 215/35/18 tyres and a offset of 44. Now for those thinking of doing this i can confirm that with my lowered suspension (35mm) theres is still a good 5mm gap all round the tyre. Here are some pics excuse the rubbish grill im waiting for my eggcrate Now im happy with them, was gonna go for some Kei RSS deep dish wheels black with chrome rim. Think they would have looked pretty shweeeet but these made financial sense. If someone is interested in the Kei's ive not seen them and cant vouch for their condition, all I know is that they need at least two new tyres and are around 200quid collected. Not a bad price in my opinion but for me these just made more sense.

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btsam Master Member Last Online: Sep 1st, 2016 08:26 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bolton	44 offset, nice! i got away with a 38 on my p2. how noisy are the nankangs? i had to get rid of some similar budget brand as it sounds like all the wheel bearings had gone, lol also btw, what did you use to lower it with? s __________________ Showroom thread - http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=85795 Last edited by btsam; Mar 12th, 2011 at 19:29.

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T4Rick Premier Member Last Online: Oct 11th, 2012 08:49 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: manchester	Looks good mate

Mar 12th, 2011, 19:40	#7
BobbyV Senior Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 16:52 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Notts	Their not bad sam, but they are quiet a hard compound so on certain tarmac they do make a fair bit of noise. 215/35/18 are pretty rare and damn expensive, well part worns anyway cos im a cheapo. Iirc they are apex springs on stock struts,happy with them looks wise anyway, i was thinking yesterday about your struts then i remembered i promissed to stop spending money on my car.But like you said i could drop it another at least another 10mm without rubbing but as im already having problems with speed bumps that probs not the best idea. Am fairly hapy with current stance, oh btw looked for the offset on my compos but coulnt see it, gonna wash them tommorrow so hoping to fing it under the brake dust

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