Aftermarket wheels thread
07-02-2009, 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Gaz,Jul 2 2009, 11:43 AM
18" Rota D2's on mine
Surely 18" can't trash the handling/drive fo the S providing you get the correct offsets etc etc
If you keep the rolling diameter correct then where does the issue come from?
(Sorry I'm not a grease monkey when it comes to things like this)
07-02-2009, 03:21 AM
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I've put my standard wheels back on lately while I'm getting new tyres on the 18s. There's pros and cons to both -
Car feels more planted and stable during everyday driving than OEM 16"s. Looks much better (IMO
) No noticeable difference in acceleration/pace. However tyres are
Car feels more planted and stable during everyday driving than OEM 16"s. Looks much better (IMO
) No noticeable difference in acceleration/pace. However tyres are
07-02-2009, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisr111,Jul 2 2009, 11:33 AM
Brian's old car.....although looks slightly different to when he had it 
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07-02-2009, 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Ajs_s2k,Jul 2 2009, 03:05 AM
Are they the ones off ebay? that are always on?
Also, those prodrive ones are very nice - so I do like some non stock wheels. Some of the other just look too after market for my liking. But it would be boring if we all liked the same thing eh!
07-02-2009, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnny 5,Jul 1 2009, 10:08 PM
Nice 
I live local, haven't seen you around
I live local, haven't seen you around
