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[Jester666]

Hi guys,

 

Am considering going for 18 inchers but do not want to upset the balance and have problems with arches or raise the ride height.Does anyone know what the correct offsets for 18" rims would be for a tubby ? Also what width of wheels would be ideal for traction and stability ?

Has anyone got any nice rims that they would recommend ?

[jackturbostage4]

Mate stick with 17/16 combo td or compos as originally lotus wanted ! I tried 18inch 3 years ago wasn't for me , I felt the ride an handling changed .

[Rosssco]

Depends on tyres and offsets...

 

Either way, you'll probably compromise the handling to some degree..

[Jester666]

Cheers both. Have looked at the TD's but not really impressed with the looks. Going to sound stupid but what are Compo's.? As you've both confirmed my suspicions that 18's would be detrimental :-( ( smileys won't work)

[CocoPops]

Compo = compomotive. They are also known as "speedline-alike"... they are made to look similar to the Speedlines used on the VXR220

[Jester666]

Compo = compomotive. They are also known as "speedline-alike"... they are made to look similar to the Speedlines used on the VXR220

 

Cheers

[jackturbostage4]

Speedlines are top money they go for 1000 secondhand an are heavier than td .

[Jester666]

Wow 1 large for a 2nd hand set. Think I could get to like the look of the TD's

[jackturbostage4]

Td are a good set of wheels an are very light an look good on the Vx plus suit it very well. Are you planning any other modifications ?

[Jester666]

Yes am looking at going to stage 2 or possibly 3 in the future and have ordered a diffuser from Liam and hopefully will get a robin splitter when he re-starts !

[siztenboots]

offset , first decide what width wheel rim, as offset can be spaced out.

[jackturbostage4]

Yes am looking at going to stage 2 or possibly 3 in the future and have ordered a diffuser from Liam and hopefully will get a robin splitter when he re-starts !

I was a standard turbo many years ago and omg I went an bought a full miltek exhaust 1400 then a remap 580 . What a difference straight away different car , but then I went to stage 4 year later OMG !!! But my wallet took a hammering , think if you want quick car an not spend great deal stage 2 is the boy .

[Jester666]

Many thanks to Siztenboots, need to review my options. I had spacers many years ago on a 944 turbo and had totally forgotten about them.

 

jackturbostage4 yes the 7k to go to stage 4 is somewhat out of my price league. Where did you go for the stage 2. I've been thinking of a Tullet and getting MMG to re-map.

[mbes2]

Hi guys,

 

Am considering going for 18 inchers but do not want to upset the balance and have problems with arches or raise the ride height.Does anyone know what the correct offsets for 18" rims would be for a tubby ? Also what width of wheels would be ideal for traction and stability ?

Has anyone got any nice rims that they would recommend ?

 

 

Google vx220 18 wheels

 

Lots to read.

 

This owner lives near me but ive not yet seen it 

 

http://www.vx220.org...8-alloys-vx220/

[Bumblebee]

Liam at MMG should be able to advise as i believe he fitted Ashley's 18" wheels,failing that you could pm Ashey of here

[Jester666]

 

Hi guys,

 

Am considering going for 18 inchers but do not want to upset the balance and have problems with arches or raise the ride height.Does anyone know what the correct offsets for 18" rims would be for a tubby ? Also what width of wheels would be ideal for traction and stability ?

Has anyone got any nice rims that they would recommend ?

 

 

Google vx220 18 wheels

 

Lots to read.

 

This owner lives near me but ive not yet seen it 

 

http://www.vx220.org...8-alloys-vx220/

 

 

Cheers will do !

 

18's suit the car size wise.

 

Have seen these http:www.lkperformance.co.uk/wheels/lenso/639-es7-7-black-polished?vehicle=1395&front-rear=18x8.5

 

The vendor claims they will fit.

 

Any comments appreciated.  

[Jester666]

Liam at MMG should be able to advise as i believe he fitted Ashley's 18" wheels,failing that you could pm Ashey of here

 

Cheers am going to speak to Liam tomorrow  

[jackturbostage4]

Tullet , there very expensive and never come up secondhand .miltek come up now an then , but if you got the money for a new tullet get that .😀 Exhaust an remap will change the car a lot but not cost to much .

[CHILL Gone DUTCH]

I will be selling a tullet back box, tullet down pipe and a manifold Soon ( after Crimbo ) 2.5"

[Nev]

I've got 18 inch wheel on my car (all 4 corners) which were deliberately wide to give me more traction in the dry. Front are: 8.5J - 245mm x 35% profile, ET15 with 16mm spacer Rear are: 10J - 285mm x 30% profile, ET15 Be warned, if you go that wide you will need wheel arch extensions for sure. They certainly make a difference to the way the car handles/behaves, both positive and negative. Positives: 1. Immense grip on good/moderate tarmac (sustained corners at 1.5g with semi-slicks). 2. Much more security when you boot it, so that the rears don't lose grip. 3. Possibly the car feels more planted, but this might be due to other mods. Negatives: 1. The car is much more camber sensitive, the steering wheel is very twitchy (even snatchy at times). This is really noticeable and you have to be much more aware of crossing the centre of roads where the camber changes. 2. The reduced tyre profile makes the ride harsher, will probably wear out the coilovers faster. 3. On bumpy road (I.e. pot holed B-road) the car is noticeably less nimble and feels less secure. 4. Marginally worse grip in the wet, massive chance of aqua-planing. 5. If your overall new wheel + tyre diameter is larger than OEM (which it likely will be) then this will adversely affect the wishbone angles. Overall, I'd say the 18" are worth it if you intend drive on flowing A-roads or not too twisty tracks. If you were trying to belt down a twisty B-road or a track with lots of moderate to sharpish corners you'd be better off with smaller wheels IMO, as they would give a nimbler feel. This info is as unbiased as I can be BTW.

Edited by Nev, 14 November 2014 - 08:19 PM.