18's On Xr6 Turbo

[mbjunior99]

I would defy anyone to pick whether a car driving past had 17s or 18s fitted ... people who say one looks obviously better than the other should try this little self-test out for themselves.

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I'll take this challenge! I reckon the 17's don't look as shiny.

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I had 18's on mine and

[XRPhantom]

Not much tread though from memory Deek?

I have 6 tyres and your right 2 don't have much tread

How much?

I was after $1500 for them 4 rims and 6 tyres but I'm open to offers and if you play nice I will tell you about the extra one in the boot!

Just a quick note, the 18inch wheels may look like they fill the guards more but the facts are that the total rolling diameter is the same as the 17 inch package.

(that is that the 17inch package uses 235/45r17 and the 18inch 235/40r18) if you want to fill the guard more you will need to fit 19inch package like I am about to. this is using 245/35r19 , just remember that this will slightly change the speedo.

If your going to do it do it properly and go to 275/30/19's on the rear 245/35/19's on the front! I have and I don't notice any change in the speedo. God knows you have to keep an eye on it down here in Mexico!

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Hope this works

[Cro]

Can't say I'm a fan of the rims, but man it does fill up those guards

[Lawsy]

Can't say I'm a fan of the rims, but man it does fill up those guards

I agree.

Rims aren't the business but the size is.

Also, lower the front an inch, looks like you perminately have a load in the back.

[XRPhantom]

Can't say I'm a fan of the rims, but man it does fill up those guards

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I agree.

Rims aren't the business but the size is.

Also, lower the front an inch, looks like you perminately have a load in the back.

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Yeah each to their own just showing you that the bigger the rim the more it fills the guard, also the car is dead level with no load in the back, just the angle of the picture. Plus won't be lowering it anymore as Bikes go in the back and the gutters around my area aren't the kindest.

[Lawsy]

Can't say I'm a fan of the rims, but man it does fill up those guards

I agree.

Rims aren't the business but the size is.

Also, lower the front an inch, looks like you perminately have a load in the back.

Yeah each to their own just showing you that the bigger the rim the more it fills the guard, also the car is dead level with no load in the back, just the angle of the picture. Plus won't be lowering it anymore as Bikes go in the back and the gutters around my area aren't the kindest.

Are they those lame gutters withouth the cutout for the driveway? They are like, mini ramps all the way around?

Argh I hate them!

[Lawsy]

Just for a comparrison, heres the rolling circumference (cm) of some of the different tyre sizes, I hope this helps you figure out what you want for your car.

235/45/17 = 202.1

245/45/17 = 204.9

255/45/17 = 207.8

255/40/17 = 199.7

265/40/17 = 202.3

245/40/18 = 205.2

255/40/18 = 207.7

255/35/18 = 199.7

265/35/18 = 201.9

275/35/18 = 204.1

245/35/19 = 205.5

255/35/19 = 207.7

255/30/19 = 199.7

265/30/19 = 201.6

275/30/19 = 203.4

365/25/19 = 208.9 :D

If in 2nd gear (6, 3.73 diff), at 5534rpm the circumferences makes the following difference to speed.

200 = 100kmh

202 = 101

204 = 102

206 = 103

208 = 104 and so on......

[Space Ace]

Definately go the 18's to stand out from the rest of the (XR N/A) crowd. Getting 17's for mine wasn't even a thought.

[Guest FatBAt]

this is my T with factory 18's and lowered with king springs SL front and back.  A few people go SL front and SSL rear but I like mine the way it is.

Dazza.

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Dazza,

How did you find the difference in ride quality/Handling, Was it more harsh going over bumps or pot holes etc.

Anyone else who has car lowered that can shed some info on this.

Is a camber kit not recommended when lowering?

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I have 18's and lowered. A camber kit isn't nessesary. the T's have adjusters on the back If you can find a place that has a machine that it can fit on. Mines that low they can't get a reading. Even putting it on blocks. Sheeesh.

Got 40000k out of the set but they have worn on the inside.

Here's a pic.

Edited 24/02/05 12:16 AM by FatBAt

[Guest FatBAt]

where's my pic gone