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by **paul2508** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:12 pm

can you put 18 inch alloys on the fto? will i need spacers etc.

by **colm_mcm** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 1:53 pm

I've got 18's on mine, with lowered suspension.

Your problem will be the tyres scrubbing on the inside.
That and the bad ride and constant fear of hitting potholes.

I'd rather 17's to be honest. though I think 18's look great.

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 3:59 pm

paul2508 wrote:can you put 18 inch alloys on the fto? will i need spacers etc.

Yes you can fit 18's no problem but the need for spacers will be determined by the offset of the rim you are buying.

I would recommend however that you don't go bigger than 17's - spend the money on a tastier and lighter set of 17's - it will look and perform much better.

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 5:14 pm

colm_mcm wrote:I'd rather 17's to be honest. .

care for a straight swap ? :smt112

by **colm_mcm** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 7:40 pm

Sebastian wrote:
colm_mcm wrote:I'd rather 17's to be honest. .

care for a straight swap ?

For THOSE yokes?

Website · by **Muad_dib77** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 9:18 pm

you can fit 18s but - I wouldn't recommend it..

by **gabico** » Sun Oct 14, 2007 10:21 pm

I had 18's on mine and changed to 17's a month ago. I prefer the car this way.

by **Dave** » Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:37 pm

i've got some 18's for sale.... real cheap too! :twisted:

by **paul2508** » Tue Oct 16, 2007 11:59 pm

Sebastian wrote:
colm_mcm wrote:I'd rather 17's to be honest. .

care for a straight swap ?

wat ye got

Facebook · by **Sebastian** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 12:19 am

i've got 17' but i would trade them with colm's 18'

:D

by **Daz** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 3:54 am

paul2508 wrote:can you put 18 inch alloys on the fto? will i need spacers etc.

They will and you'll need an ET 35 offset.

Daz...

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Wed Oct 17, 2007 9:41 am

Daz wrote:
paul2508 wrote:can you put 18 inch alloys on the fto? will i need spacers etc.

They will and you'll need an ET 35 offset.

Daz...

ET35 offset or maybe even a little more for looks. I think an ET 28-32 offset would look better as it would make the rim sit out a little more.

by **mark** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 12:04 am

I wouldn't go changing the off set if you can help it :smt018

by **Myfeckin FTO** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 1:59 am

mark wrote:I wouldn't go changing the off set if you can help it

Well - you'll have to if you are changing up a size or 2 from the standard 16's. Otherwise they'll rub.

by **Daz** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 2:22 am

Myfeckin FTO wrote:
ET35 offset or maybe even a little more for looks. I think an ET 28-32 offset would look better as it would make the rim sit out a little more.

Guess its down to personal choice, but me i wouldn't want wheels sitting proud of the bodywork, but i had no issues with an ET 35 offset apart from a small bit of rubbing on full lock.

Daz...

by **mark** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:34 am

Mmm, MyFTO, I went up to 17's, offset as far as I know was still the same, it depends on the design/style of the rim I suppose. I got scrubage initially with 225 45 17 tyres but now im on 215 40 17 and dont get any even on full lock. Every action has an equal and opposite reaction :?:

by **mcgon1979** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:04 am

just to say very quickly... the standard 16inch rim is one of the lightest alloys I have ever felt. Its really an excellent standard rim, just a pity it wasn;t better styled and possibly 17inch. but still... not bad at all. very light.

by **mark** » Thu Oct 18, 2007 10:06 am

I'd agree totally, pretty strong rim to, I'm holding into mine unless I get a great price for them!

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