18" Medusa Woes - Page 2

scoobysn7x · May 16th, 2012, 23:07

Meant to say if you fancy a black mesh grill similar to monkey's let me know as I have one for sale.....

iantowil · May 16th, 2012, 23:15

Don't know whether this helps. I have 18" Mirzams on my C70 (which have been reported as very prone to damage in the USA) and went up from 235/40x18s to 245/40x18s. Even at 245, the Kumhos on the rear only stick out slightly more than the rim. Tried 235 Falkens and had the garage take them off immediately - the rim was protruding more than the tyre just begging to be kerbed - and I've liked Falkens previously so abit of a shame. Have 245 Barum Bravaris on the front, and these have a nice bit of rim protection. In terms of ride and handling, I didn't see any perceptible difference with the wider and slightly taller tyre.

t5_monkey · May 16th, 2012, 23:25

Mini Meet sounds good! U lads free this Sunday daytime ?

I'm getting a straight pipe fitted on mine next Sat *oh the excitement!!* It's on a one box stainless at the moment.

scoobysn7x · May 17th, 2012, 00:51

Working sunday (again BOOOOO!!!) could make the sunday after if thats any good??

t5_monkey · May 17th, 2012, 23:11

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Originally Posted by scoobysn7x

Working sunday (again BOOOOO!!!) could make the sunday after if thats any good??

Will be at the big York race way event on VPC ! you coming ?

Wooders · May 19th, 2012, 02:30

I am running the medusa 18" alloys.I also had trouble with tyres going down.Turned out that the gunk they put on to help the tyre go on had not been cleaned off each time the front tyre had been changed (seems to eat front tyres,dont think the super chip helps!).This meant an uneven seal so air leaked. Its a no brainer to goto 225 size tyres.My speedo actually became more accurate with them on,so the difference is less than the factory speedo tolerance. Only issue i do have is that i have had to replace all the wheel bearings at least once.Not sure if thats an 18" issue,an S40 issue or just Scottish roads! Snow tyres make a huge difference,not only in the snow but in the rain too.Managed to score a full set of medusa's with good tyres for £400,.

yellowbenzene · May 19th, 2012, 13:43

@ t5_monkey - got your message but I can't reply as I don't have enough posts! would be up for a mini meet some time in the near future but I have some professional exams coming up so it'll need to be in a couple of months!

scoobysn7x · May 20th, 2012, 13:18

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

Will be at the big York race way event on VPC ! you coming ?

Nope dodn't realise that was happening either Doh! & I'm down in sunderland the weekend after so can't really afford the time off work for both trips, gutted as one of the other forums I go on is holding a rolling road session in Falkirk 9th June (first time I've seen a rolling road session local :-( )and Thats the weekend I'm in sunderland for my mums 70th stupid mums :LOL:

t5_monkey · May 20th, 2012, 15:03

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Originally Posted by scoobysn7x

Nope dodn't realise that was happening either Doh! & I'm down in sunderland the weekend after so can't really afford the time off work for both trips, gutted as one of the other forums I go on is holding a rolling road session in Falkirk 9th June (first time I've seen a rolling road session local :-( )and Thats the weekend I'm in sunderland for my mums 70th stupid mums :LOL:

which forum is that bud ?

scoobysn7x · May 20th, 2012, 15:28

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Originally Posted by t5_monkey

which forum is that bud ?

The almera owners club, had a remapped almera tddi a few years ago then a few cars before that i had an almera gti, and i kind of hung around that forum since i can check if they d let you go, can't see why they would'nt

May 16th, 2012, 23:25	#13
t5_monkey Monkeying Around Last Online: Mar 13th, 2016 20:05 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: York	Mini Meet sounds good! U lads free this Sunday daytime ? I'm getting a straight pipe fitted on mine next Sat oh the excitement!! It's on a one box stainless at the moment. __________________ Release the Monkey inside of you >>> Trunk Monkey Last edited by t5_monkey; May 16th, 2012 at 23:29.

May 16th, 2012, 23:07	#11
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	Meant to say if you fancy a black mesh grill similar to monkey's let me know as I have one for sale.....

May 16th, 2012, 23:15	#12
iantowil Senior Member Last Online: Mar 31st, 2024 22:17 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Neath	Don't know whether this helps. I have 18" Mirzams on my C70 (which have been reported as very prone to damage in the USA) and went up from 235/40x18s to 245/40x18s. Even at 245, the Kumhos on the rear only stick out slightly more than the rim. Tried 235 Falkens and had the garage take them off immediately - the rim was protruding more than the tyre just begging to be kerbed - and I've liked Falkens previously so abit of a shame. Have 245 Barum Bravaris on the front, and these have a nice bit of rim protection. In terms of ride and handling, I didn't see any perceptible difference with the wider and slightly taller tyre.

May 17th, 2012, 00:51	#14
scoobysn7x Premier Member Last Online: Apr 16th, 2024 04:51 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Newcastle	Working sunday (again BOOOOO!!!) could make the sunday after if thats any good??

May 19th, 2012, 02:30	#16
Wooders Member Last Online: May 13th, 2021 07:54 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cumbernauld	I am running the medusa 18" alloys.I also had trouble with tyres going down.Turned out that the gunk they put on to help the tyre go on had not been cleaned off each time the front tyre had been changed (seems to eat front tyres,dont think the super chip helps!).This meant an uneven seal so air leaked. Its a no brainer to goto 225 size tyres.My speedo actually became more accurate with them on,so the difference is less than the factory speedo tolerance. Only issue i do have is that i have had to replace all the wheel bearings at least once.Not sure if thats an 18" issue,an S40 issue or just Scottish roads! Snow tyres make a huge difference,not only in the snow but in the rain too.Managed to score a full set of medusa's with good tyres for £400,.

May 19th, 2012, 13:43	#17
yellowbenzene Junior Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2013 09:44 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Glasgow	@ t5_monkey - got your message but I can't reply as I don't have enough posts! would be up for a mini meet some time in the near future but I have some professional exams coming up so it'll need to be in a couple of months!

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