lewis83 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 i'm looking at replacing my current alloys but not sure whether to go for 17" or 18" wheels. what do people think. i currently have 17" STI wheels in gold. see below. Link to comment
stum450n Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I would be tempted just to get them refurbished in black if it were me - would look fantastic! Link to comment
lewis83 Posted March 18, 2011 Author Share Posted March 18, 2011 I would be tempted just to get them refurbished in black if it were me - would look fantastic! i thought about that and black is definatley the colour wheels i will get. but have seen a nice set of 18"s in black local to me. Link to comment
trunky Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 i recon the gold rims you have now look great.. i have 18" on my vw t4 they look great but all i would say about them is that when you hit a pothole ect with them its hell and i managed to but 3 cracks on one of my rims last week on a forum meet up at greatwood when i hit a massive pothole... but i guess the scooby is differant to the t4 does anybody else run 18" on there scooby do they find the same problem with pot holes ect?? anyway mate good luck with your wheel hunt nice motor Link to comment
lewis83 Posted March 19, 2011 Author Share Posted March 19, 2011 just bought some bk racing gun metal grey. direct fit. but now not sure if i like them. and i know i can't take them back.should of refurbed what i had. they are multi spoke and the front brake caliper clearance is really minimal.which is the main thing that worries me. what should i do.help!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Hi mate ,the clearance i had with my Prodrive wheels was like 3mm with no issues You could ask if they would take them back ....You can always get some spacers 3mm upwards... Kenny Link to comment
Terry Butcher Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Yeah offset spacers are available. That is a shame Mike, you got any photos of them fitted? Link to comment
andy85 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I know im not from ur area but im runnin 18" wolfrace and the front drivers wheel is bent on the rim due to a pothole. plus u feel every bump in the road as the tyres have no give. I think im eventually gonna move to 17". Link to comment
lewis83 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Yeah offset spacers are available. That is a shame Mike, you got any photos of them fitted? what do you think. i'm even thinking of getting the sti wheels refurbed in satin black and just swap the tyres over.(sorry terry) Link to comment
Terry Butcher Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Quite like those. I see what you mean about the clearance though, very close. np mate, Link to comment
lewis83 Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Quite like those. I see what you mean about the clearance though, very close. np mate, you interested in them. brand new no tyres. £250 Link to comment
Terry Butcher Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Nah, thx, lol. I would have the same problem as you! I feel the need to go out for a drive, need to try out the new mods see if they have made a difference. Link to comment
spect Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Karl Sorensen has all the spacers in stock, down at Farady Mill, Plymouth Link to comment
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