I know Im stupid...but am I right in thinking?

[paulc555]

Going to be ordering the new rims for the car within the next fortnight....as the car is standard WRX with PPP....it still sits on standard springs and shocks.....am I correct in thinking that if I change to 18" from 17" as long as the profile drops the overall radius of the wheels and tyres remains the same...therefore the gap between the body of the car and wheels will not change...wouldnt like to think that the swap to 18" would make the car sit even further up of the wheels...the gaps just fine as it is....so am I right???

cheers

Paul

 

[gus the bus]

Yes!

Only difference you would/could make is with the width of wheel and offsett to make wheels sit slightly further out but tbh I would recommend just getting it lowered if you want it sitting lower???.

But gap between wheel and arch wouldnt increase or decrease with the correct profile tyres

Gus 

[~ ~ Cal ~~]

the rolling radii will be the same ...........gap should similiar

CGS

[paulc555]

thanks guys....

Gus...I dont want it lowered...im trying to keep the gap the same...was concerned it would sit higher.....but thats great if it remains the same......standard is how i like it just for now.....

see you all soon....

Fraz and me will bring you a sticker from the circuit of ireland mate....[]

[gus the bus]

Fraz and me will bring you a sticker from the circuit of ireland mate....[]

Cheers![Y][] but is there not room in your car for me []

[paulc555]

[]

Fraz and me will bring you a sticker from the circuit of ireland mate....[]

Cheers![Y][] but is there not room in your car for me []

you havin a laugh...theres already five of us sharing the honeymoon suite....[]

[gus the bus]

Dont forget my sticker then![] and have fun[Y]

[Alan-G]

you havin a laugh...theres already five of us sharing the honeymoon suite....[]

I shall say absolutely nothing regarding the last comment  ...  [:#]

[gus the bus]

you havin a laugh...theres already five of us sharing the honeymoon suite....[]

I shall say absolutely nothing regarding the last comment  ...  [:#]

I refrained[:#] so should you[]

[paulc555]

aye...you see......i mentioned Fraz and me......i didnt say the other 3 were my Cheryl and the other 2 hot ones from girla aloud....the rally is in Derry....home of Nadine...!!..eh...!!!!!

 

[Alan-G]

Lucky Git ! []

Enjoy it Paul.

[paulc555]

Lucky Git ! []

Enjoy it Paul.

Thanks Alan...looking forward to getting  decent drive in the new car.....

see you soon

Paul

 

[st3ph3n]

Paul - http://gailmail.co.uk/tyresizer.asp

[Alan-G]

That's well neat St3ph3n.

[paulc555]

Paul - http://gailmail.co.uk/tyresizer.asp

 

Cheers for that Stephen.......good find...

 

[thewelsho]

Going to be ordering the new rims for the car within the next fortnight....as the car is standard WRX with PPP....it still sits on standard springs and shocks.....am I correct in thinking that if I change to 18" from 17" as long as the profile drops the overall radius of the wheels and tyres remains the same...therefore the gap between the body of the car and wheels will not change...wouldnt like to think that the swap to 18" would make the car sit even further up of the wheels...the gaps just fine as it is....so am I right???

cheers

Paul

 

Paul, I went from 17's 45 to 18s 40 and the rolling radius changed slightly. The gap in the arch was slightly less than before, when I got it lowered on the Tiens it was fine. I know the rolling radius changed because before the change, there was a difference of 5mph between my speedo and my Road Angel. After the change, there is 1mph to 0 difference. Works fine for me though.

[cusco kid]

the 2 tyre sizes you can use are  225/40/zr/18 or 235/35/zr/18 you loose out in ride quality, also car becomes camber conscious and a little nervous but this can be overcome with mods geo[H]