New Wheels, Tyres And Mudflaps Fitted

[Phil MC]

Just thought I'd post a couple of pics of the new wheels, tyres and mudflaps I fitted today, and many thanks to Arch for the loan of his spacers .

I'll go along to The Villiage and get a set tomorrow now I know they're required.

[nkwrx]

Lovely stuff mate

[micra_wrc]

the wheels look good with the splitter that you've got

might be a bit meaner looking if you took off the pink STi decal and have plain black mud flaps...

[gavin_moore13]

very nice there the black wheels and the colour of the car go well together

[Phil MC]

Cheers, I didn't want to go colour-coded for the splitter and mudflaps as I'd seen a few other nice looking bugs with black contrasting against the WR blue .

I know what you mean about the STi decals on the mudflaps. I'll give them a while to see if they grow on me, or they'll be swiftly removed.

[kennyuk300]

Cheers, I didn't want to go colour-coded for the splitter and mudflaps as I'd seen a few other nice looking bugs with black contrasting against the WR blue .

I know what you mean about the STi decals on the mudflaps. I'll give them a while to see if they grow on me, or they'll be swiftly removed.

Looking good mate looking good Just admit you like the pink

cheers

Kenny

[wrx kenny]

looking stealthy phil

kenny

[Midnight21]

So the mods have got you already lol.... looking great (especially the wheels )

[Phil MC]

Looking good mate looking good Just admit you like the pink

cheers

Kenny

You're only saying that 'cause you're jealous of the pinkness yourself???

[stubaroo]

Looking good,

excellent choice of wheel.

The flaps look good to, pink decals n all.

[bobbyc]

Like the wheels look really good what's next

[Phil MC]

Like the wheels look really good what's next

I'm gonna get a few parking dents sorted out and then it's gonna be time to think about fitting a load of stuff in preparation for a wee trip to Port Seaton over the winter me thinks ?

Edited August 26, 2009 by Phil MC

[flat4phil]

Sorry for being a nose ache, but why did you need spacers, and what thickness did you use, 5mm?

[Phil MC]

Sorry for being a nose ache, but why did you need spacers, and what thickness did you use, 5mm?

No probs Phil .

With the STi having 4-pot Brembos on the front you need a wheel with an offset of ET45 for them to clear the callipers (But only just though).

I thought the Tarmac wheels I bought had an offset of 45, but turns out they're only ET48. I fitted a pair of 3mm spacers (About £10), which gives the brakes 1-2mm of clearance, and brings the offset back to the desired 45.

I think the bigger the offset, the less clearance you have? I did have a good diagram explaining exactly what all the wheel dimension actually translate to. I'll see if I can dig it out.

Cheers,

Phil

[flat4phil]

Ah, I see. Yep, real pain when you order up rims and most sites advise 18" rims clear Brembo's only to find the ET is just a likkle to close for comfort. Thanks for the info. I've got a pair of 5mm spacers you can have - just pm me a postal address if you want them?