18" wheels possible?

[Joniboy 0]

Hey guys!

 

There is a set of wheels that I might have coming my way fairly soon which I think will look the dogs danglies on my VR. Only prob is they are 18" and I have no idea if this is a feasable size to squeeze under the arches.

 

ET 35mm with a 7.5J all round.

 

Anyone ever had problems with 18's?

Would it look over-wheeled?

 

Cheers for any help guys :)

 

Jon

[double-6s 0]

I think they will go on - I believe Phatvr6 had some rather wide 18's on his rado.

 

Personally I think it may look a bit wheel-heavy.

[-Neil- 0]

but will they fit with no mods required?

[double-6s 0]

Dunno

[CazzaVR 0]

Don't do it! The ride and handling is compromised too much with 17's (IMHO :wink: ), let alone 18's! Think they look too big on the C too.

[Joniboy 0]

Don't do it! The ride and handling is compromised too much with 17's (IMHO :wink: ), let alone 18's! Think they look too big on the C too.

 

Yeah thats what I was worried about!

 

Cheers for your input guys. If anyone else cares to add some thought on this, I'm all ears :)

[CazzaVR 0]

Joniboy, like your avatar, by the way :wink:

[double-6s 0]

Don't do it! The ride and handling is compromised too much with 17's (IMHO :wink: ), let alone 18's! Think they look too big on the C too.

 

Depends on the quality of your suspension.

[MurphG60 0]

My handling on 17s isnt the worlds best it does tend to tram line when at speed, and pulls one way or the other. 18s would just be to big....

[Joniboy 0]

Joniboy, like your avatar, by the way :wink:

 

he he! Thanks very much! I was admiring yours yesterday :)

That avatar is actually me in the suit! I decided I must have one a few years back and finally sourced a kit in the US. It came flat packed so I could build it to fit my frame rather than buying a finished one off ebay!

Since finishing it, I think I have only worn it twice.. doh!

[Joniboy 0]

Ok, 18's are out the window! I had a look at a few on Corrado's and yes I have to agree with a few of you here that they look a tad too big. Think I will stick with 17's :)

 

Thanks guys!

[CazzaVR 0]

Joniboy, is that seriously you?! :shock: I must owe you some royalties! :lol:

[Joniboy 0]

Yes indeed it is me :)

I have some proper photos somewhere but I will post them up in the appropriate forum room when I find them.

 

Gonna start looking for some deep dish 17's for the VR now. Maybe even go split rim... mmmmmmmm! :D

[Sandy 0]

I've got 18's on my G60 no arch mods. Ride quality isn't any worse than 17's on 205/40 profile tyres.

 

PS here's a photo I don't think they look over sized

[Joniboy 0]

Oooo that doesnt look over sized at all!

Very nice :)

 

Do you get any arch rubbing at all? I know its quite minimal but how does having a larger wheel affect your acceleration? Is it notable?

[OSV 0]

[Sandy 0]

Oooo that doesnt look over sized at all!

Very nice :)

 

Do you get any arch rubbing at all? I know its quite minimal but how does having a larger wheel affect your acceleration? Is it notable?

 

Only a slight bit of arch rubbing on full lock (my C's lowered around 60mm though on koni coilovers). I didn't notice any difference in acceleration that I can remember.

[Joniboy 0]

 

Yeah that is PHAT! Looks like it has had the arches modded though. Is it yours? It's gorgeous!

[Joniboy 0]

Oooo that doesnt look over sized at all!

Very nice :)

 

Do you get any arch rubbing at all? I know its quite minimal but how does having a larger wheel affect your acceleration? Is it notable?

 

Only a slight bit of arch rubbing on full lock (my C's lowered around 60mm though on koni coilovers). I didn't notice any difference in acceleration that I can remember.

 

 

Cool, good to know. Thanks for very much! I may have to consider my original plan then :)

[SP4RCO 0]

Yeah it's a wonderful set of wheels indeed.

 

What is the profile again?