Looking to get new alloys for the zed, :hyper: and don't worry this ain't a question about which look best or what are the specs :x:

..I've got all that...

(it is PCD =5 x 114.3, Offset = +35...42 mm, Centre bore = 66 mm) right...

 

Question is...

I've got 17s on at the mo and apart from the cr4p turning circle they suit fine. But I'm tempted to go for 18s, which look awesome. Is there any detriment in going up one size more? For example, will the turning circle get worse, and how will it handle with 2 sizes above standard? Do I have to watch out for rubbing etc. ?

I know the tyre height will need to be reduced to compensate for overall wheel diameter. What should the height be for 18s?

 

The zed is stock body and brakes, 92 Jap 2 seater TT

 

All advice gratefully welcomed.

 

cheers

Mark

Have 18 X 8.5" on the front with 235/40 X 18 and 18 X 10.5 rear with 265/35 X 18.

 

No difference to your turning circle. No rubbing. Mine's not lowered.

 

Some go to 285/30? X 18 rear. If you lower it the low profiles become very sensitive to camber and eat the inner edges very fast.

 

Handling is good on my stiff UK spec. Ride a little harsh tho

tire prices jump a bit when going from 17's to 18's. Other than that, can't see any problems ;)

Have 18 X 8.5" on the front with 235/40 X 18 and 18 X 10.5 rear with 265/35 X 18.

 

 

up to 285!.... blimey I bet that sticks to the road like glue... in the dry anyway. I am looking to have the 225's or 235's on the front and 255's rear.

 

Out of interest what are you paying for new rubber for those?

 

Cheers

Mark