WHEELS, YES OR NO???

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  1. 1st November 2005, 08:46 PM #1
    sleepyrascal
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    I have been offered a fairly good deal on a set of rims. Need some help though because I have never bought new wheels before.


    ATS DRM on 215/35/18 Nankang Tyres

    £610 (supplied, balanced and fitted)
    Any good???

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  2. 1st November 2005, 09:05 PM #2
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    They will look good on your car, and the price looks v.good?

    Not sure about 18s though......
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  3. 1st November 2005, 09:11 PM #3
    sleepyrascal
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    quote:Originally posted by bad dog mini


    Not sure about 18s though......
    Why not 18s?
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  4. 1st November 2005, 09:15 PM #4
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    BD's just jealous because that's taller than he is.
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  5. 1st November 2005, 09:30 PM #5
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    18's do tend to scuff (depending on the tyre Choice) But they are the dogs Bollocks.. Go For it.
    Nice.......

    Just make sure that the Offset is correct and (Might sound Strange BUT) that the Studd Pattern is right..

    have to drive past and See when there done.. Looks better every time I pass.

    what is next on the Mods List.. Hows that mileage Going??
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  6. 1st November 2005, 09:34 PM #6
    sleepyrascal
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    quote:Originally posted by bpirie1000

    18's do tend to scuff But they are teh dogs Bollocks..
    Nice.......

    Go for it..
    Just make sure that the Offset is correct and (Might sound Strange BUT) that the Studd Pattern is right..

    have to drive past and See when there done.. Looks better every time I pass.

    NICE.....
    The wheels shoudln't scuff with 215/35 tyres on them. hopefully.
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  7. 1st November 2005, 09:37 PM #7
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    My 18's dont scuff
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  8. 1st November 2005, 09:52 PM #8
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    quote:Originally posted by Big Col
    BD's just jealous because that's taller than he is.


    I'm not sure about 18s because of the effect they have on the cars handling. I nearly went for 16s but they didn't have the alloys I wanted. The 215/35 will stop the scuffing but my 215/40 17s don't have the same amount of feedback as my old 205/45 17s:(
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  9. 2nd November 2005, 12:18 AM #9
    sleepyrascal
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    Ok, but technical issues aside... What do you guys think of the wheels and the package price? Are these wheels crap or something or is the dealer just being sympathetic to my cause?? ;0)
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  10. 2nd November 2005, 12:39 AM #10
    sleepyrascal
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    Also. what is the stud spacing for mini wheels? And what offset is required?
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