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24-12-2003, 01:09 AM | #1 |
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17" or 18" wheels on 97 Astina hardtop?
Hi guys,
This is a great forum, I just joined! I just bought a 1997 Astina Hardtop 1.8L. I want to upgrade my wheels form the ugly factory ones. I have 2 question if anyone can help me? Q1: Dose anyone know what size is the wheels? I know its 4 studs but whats the PCD? Q2: Can I put a 18 wheel on it? Or 17 is the highest I can go as far as legally? Thanks 4 the help guys appreciate it! Jun |
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24-12-2003, 08:50 AM | #2 |
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Welcome to the boards Jun!
Dan (Rupewrecht) is running 17s on his hardtop - Dans Readers Ride There are a few other discussions about wheel sizes around the place - try the search tool at the top. Some of the other guys might be able to add some more useful info as they've run wheels that big and bigger 8)
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24-12-2003, 10:10 AM | #3 |
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4/100 PCD with an offset of about 37
you can go 18 - it's just the width thats the hassle with insurance etc. oh, and welcome
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24-12-2003, 10:29 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for the input guys
Andy, I'll going to cheack out Dan's car soon and try out the search tool. Rupewrecht, yeah good piont I better check with AAMI b4 I buy the wheels |
28-12-2003, 12:44 PM | #5 |
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welcome to the boards jun. where in australia are you from???
dont go any bigger or smaller than 17" but ech to their own i guess! cheers mike |
28-12-2003, 04:08 PM | #6 |
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hi !
in my opinion, the wheel area is too wide on the astinas, go a nice big set of 18s to combat this i feel 17s arnt really a big enough gain to really make it worth the hassle of having mags. to me, 17s say "i want big wheels coz theyre 'cool' but i dont really want them" ... but they do have the advantage over 18"s, that you can actually tell when the tire is flat :lol: welcome, and enjoy the forums |
29-12-2003, 12:58 PM | #7 |
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Hi Mike, I from Sydney.
Yeah my original plan was to get a set of 17 but thought 18 might look better. Im more into the look of my car then performance u see. Cant make up my mind so came to ask u guys 4 some recommendation. Dogo, r u sure 18 will fit ok on my 97 Astina? Cause I went to Bob Jane T-mart today and they told me that 17 is the biggest I can go. I also thinking of lowering my car after the wheels. What do u guys recommend? Do I have to lower it more if I have 18 on? Do u know anyone on this forum actually have 18 on there Astina Hardtop? Cheers, |
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18"s DO LOOK BETTER !!!
Wouldn't go back to 17"s ever unless they booked me every other week for them. Touch wood never been hassled by cops for having 18"s. Was followed by an unmarked car through brighton and along Southern Cross drive I am weaving through traffic not really speeding just maintaining speed and after following me for about 5km's just pulls up beside me to let me know he's a cop and then turns off. Touch wood all good !! Regards Mal
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29-12-2003, 02:33 PM | #9 |
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Was he in a black XR8?? Probably the same punk who booked me.
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Nah white commodore exec. Could have been just driving to work
and just wanted to give me me a scare almost worked except once I see them I just keep going as they are either going to book me or not no point slowing down once you are seen is it. So what you doing for NY's FAG ???
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If your only interested in looks then find a design and go with it....
The 17's while not as big will give a nice ride while The 18's don't have the forgiveness and you'll feel way more bumps Me, I'm sticking with the 15's or maybe 16's in the future if I don't upgrade to the 3 SP23 Rod
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if they'd made my rims in 18's i would have got them. having said that, it's nice having some compliance in my ride and putting slightly less stress on my gearbox!
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30-12-2003, 04:41 PM | #13 |
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Thanks guys! I think I have made my decision. 17 is the way to go, ride comfort is important to me too
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yep some 17 x7's and some nice 205/40/17 tyres will do the trick i think!
what styles have u been looking at??? cheers mike |
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sorry mike, I'm still on holiday don't go on the net much.
haven't looked into wheel styles yet but I don't really like chrome much. |
04-01-2004, 01:45 PM | #16 |
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Jun,
woteva u do, dont get ur wheels done at bob jane...they'll rip u off. Check out big o's in moorebank. 17" packages start around $1450. Guys over there are really helpful....and dont rush you off.. |
04-01-2004, 02:39 PM | #17 |
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tempe tyres are pretty decent as well. take cash and the price is always negotiable
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there is a decent set or rims for sale in the (wait for it) forsale section. only $850 now.
could be worth checking out cheers mike |
05-01-2004, 11:46 PM | #20 |
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17 vs 18
18" wheels give a very harsh ride - I'm not sure how much tyre choice has to do with the harshness - or if its just purely the size factor.
I've got Toyo Proxies on mine and they grip really well - the car handles like its on rails. But hit some rough stuff and it'll rattle your teeth out! Maybe I'm just getting old. The 18's are also very skatey in the wet - but this could be to do with the sway bar and strut braces. The roads up here in North Queensland are probably a lot worse than you are dealing with down south though... |
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