Sted Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Nope, my kerbing days are over!! Not for road use.....lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayne Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 they are awesome, cant wait to see them on the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 no not at all mate, I bought them from the Pimp, £2k will get you the rims, the handbrake was like £60 i think :scratch: OMG! Add another two wheels and its what my Supes worth, You can see why though, they are beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 ....I admire your commitment to fashion sir. yet would not like to drive your car once fitted! says the guy with 19" himself!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I hear loads of talk of people saying it will handle bad with the big wide rims, when i brought mine i went into it thinking that but found the opposite, i had far more grip with them:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 I hear loads of talk of people saying it will handle bad with the big wide rims, when i brought mine i went into it thinking that but found the opposite, i had far more grip with them:) Its only logical? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Im no expert but i think its when people go from similar width but larger diamiter wheels they notice a reduction in handling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firepool Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Matt, they are special mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I think thats a prob people harp on about with spacers, not large wheels, time will tell though Depends on the offsets. Hes just jealous as the wheels are bigger than him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Very nice indeed. Wax the hell out of them while they are easy to get at ! I wouldn't like to be the person who has to put the tyres on those shiney rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s crane Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 They look the nuts mate:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Depends on the offsets. Got the same offsets as JamieP so hopefully they will be spot on Very nice indeed. Wax the hell out of them while they are easy to get at ! I wouldn't like to be the person who has to put the tyres on those shiney rims. I will be watching him like a hawk!!! and i'm going to make sure he washes his hands before touching them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chingy Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 Those wheels look ace, very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Or drive in the slow lane of any motorway Or attempt any sort of spirited driving Or experience any kind of wheelspin Why would you be in the slow lane ? I do plenty of spirited driving with no problems inc track days I still get wheel spin but not much which is a good thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 WOW, they look very nice. Did you buy replacement wheel bearings too, I believe they will be consumables now I've had my 19's on for quite a while now and no wheel bearing problems as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I like youre new wheels just supprised you can fit 12" to a stock bodied car. The inside lip must be very close to the suspension ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 I like youre new wheels just supprised you can fit 12" to a stock bodied car. The inside lip must be very close to the suspension ? Who said anything about stock bodied? have you not seen my garage? they are made to fit the VS over fenders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I've had my 19's on for quite a while now and no wheel bearing problems as of yet. I was referring more to the width and offset of the rims more than diameter. I'd heard that big offsets associated with wide wheels wear the bearings alot faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I was referring more to the width and offset of the rims more than diameter. I'd heard that big offsets associated with wide wheels wear the bearings alot faster. I agree and a bigger diameter cant help either, it must add a lot more load to the hub and all the suspension inc the diff. ive possibly just been lucky, i think a lot depends on the rds you drive on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 says the guy with 19" himself!!! I believe he has moved to 18s after having handling issues. You can read all about it HERE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 typical thread direction nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob wild Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 This is not a 'dig' at Matt or large wheels at all but I've always found the following when fitting large wheels over the years to different cars: 1) Aquaplaning in the wet/slippery roads at their is less force across the tyre 2) tram-lining 3) Harsh ride 4) Road noise 5) Greater wear on suspension components 6) Reduced braking effect because of the extra weight of the wheel 7) More grip in the dry but due to the smaller tyre wall the car when cornering will break away with less warning or feel. But they do look "cool" Hence why i was really worried about moving from stock 16" to 18" TTE wheels and will be buying some 17" stock wheels for track days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steb9780 Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 This is not a 'dig' at Matt or large wheels at all but I've always found the following when fitting large wheels over the years to different cars: 1) Aquaplaning in the wet/slippery roads at their is less force across the tyre 2) tram-lining 3) Harsh ride 4) Road noise 5) Greater wear on suspension components 6) Reduced braking effect because of the extra weight of the wheel 7) More grip in the dry but due to the smaller tyre wall the car when cornering will break away with less warning or feel. But they do look "cool" Hence why i was really worried about moving from stock 16" to 18" TTE wheels and will be buying some 17" stock wheels for track days. I think it's a case of striking a balance between the two, unless you are going all out for performance or looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Cant believe what this thread has turned into. I've bought the wheels, i'm not looking for info on what i should or shouldnt buy.. its done, if i wanted to drive around a track i wouldnt have bought them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Cant believe what this thread has turned into. I've bought the wheels, i'm not looking for info on what i should or shouldnt buy.. its done, if i wanted to drive around a track i wouldnt have bought them Remember, They look stunning and thats the point imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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