18' Wheels - Page 2

twilightprotege · 07-04-2004, 09:10 PM

dunno. check out www.protege5.com and go to the rims and tire section. at the top there's a wheel fitment guide

supergirl · 07-04-2004, 09:12 PM

Yeah i read that but it confused me even more ..

ops: don't worry i may be a girl and all - i understand all about motors, sound systems etc - sometimes more than a guy but when it comes to wheels and offsets and stuff like that it all goes over my head

ops:

dfvadr · 07-04-2004, 09:50 PM

i have my car lowered [sorry did i dont have anything at the moment lol] and i have 18x7.5 ame's [sorry i dont no the offset] but i dont have my guards rolled or anything else and i have had no scrubbing even with 4 adults in the car

so i guess if they can tell you the offset off the ame's [copies] and that is the same as urs then you should have no probs

i did just look at the back off my wheels for you but there is no offset measurement sorry

platypus · 07-04-2004, 11:14 PM

yeah, if its lowered then the guards are gonna be closer to the rubber....

machining 4 mm shouldn't bee too much of a problem, (first consumer R)!!!

best of luck with it!! this all confused me till about 5 minutes ago, when some one explained it to me!!

ops:

Nate · 07-04-2004, 11:25 PM

Quote:

I went to that black building in aspley (won't mention names for defamation reasons) but walked out after the manager was rude as to me.

I went there to ... had a look ... didnt like em and walked out .... mind you if you get a hold of a ute / trailer and head around there one night all of there old wheels / exhausts are lying around in that alleyway .... just a thought anyway hehe

platypus · 07-04-2004, 11:41 PM

did someone say drag radials?

mrpayner · 08-04-2004, 12:39 PM

What ever you choose supergirl make sure you post up some piccies..

AP

HI-RES · 08-04-2004, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate

Quote:

I went to that black building in aspley (won't mention names for defamation reasons) but walked out after the manager was rude as to me.

I went there to ... had a look ... didnt like em and walked out .... mind you if you get a hold of a ute / trailer and head around there one night all of there old wheels / exhausts are lying around in that alleyway .... just a thought anyway hehe

would it be that black building with the words superior tyre service painted out the front?

ahah actually i bought my wheels from there 2 years ago and got it lowered. one of the blokes tried to scam $30 outta me after it had been lowered, reckons the existing parts were "very difficult to remove" and "took them all afternoon" lol. apart from that their prices are good.

"Holier than thou tyre service" more like it

twilightprotege · 08-04-2004, 12:59 PM

that's the one.

yeah they are scammers, but the prices are pretty good for just the items.

Nate · 08-04-2004, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Quote:

I went to that black building in aspley (won't mention names for defamation reasons) but walked out after the manager was rude as to me.

I went there to ... had a look ... didnt like em and walked out .... mind you if you get a hold of a ute / trailer and head around there one night all of there old wheels / exhausts are lying around in that alleyway .... just a thought anyway hehe

hehe a guy a work who thinks he is hte 'drift king' LOL told me about that!!!

coolsp · 08-04-2004, 05:56 PM

hey supergirl. i have 18x8 on my sp20 with a 40mm offset ( i think ) and the car is lowered 65mm. fronts were no problem but had to get rear guards rolled. still rubs a little but only on the rim guard on the tyre.

supergirl · 08-04-2004, 06:15 PM

Cool thanks guys. I rang the guy today about them and they actually only arrived in Sydney this morning. So should be up here by next week. The guy I spoke to said that they should fit - if they rub he will take them off and refund my money - as according to his books and knowledge they should fit.

I'll let you know how I go - and of course post some pics! None of me included :mrgreen:

Riceboy · 08-04-2004, 07:09 PM

do you by ne chance have clear tail lights ??
coz i was walking to uni one day afta parking my car and i saw a nice black sp20 with clear tail lights... is that u ?? near southbank

twilightprotege · 08-04-2004, 07:45 PM

i've said it once, i'll say it a zillion times, BRISBANEITES LETS ALL MEET!!!!!! i know snert and nate quite well but that's it. come on ppl!!!!

Riceboy · 08-04-2004, 08:03 PM

yep ne time but i dont think everyone comes on the site much ...

dfvadr · 09-04-2004, 08:47 PM

ow you mean pics off ur wheels we were waiting for ur pics lol

supergirl · 09-04-2004, 08:54 PM

Yes I promise pics of my car when it's all done ... i might sit in it (behind the tinted windows tho don't want to break your monitors!).. :shock:

Yeah I'm up for an astina cruise up here! Would be great!

mrpayner · 20-04-2004, 12:42 PM

How'd you go supergirl?? Did everything work out?

AP

supergirl · 29-04-2004, 04:18 PM

WOOT! My new 18's get fitted tomorrow and I'm getting super lows at the same time! Can't wait!

Will post pics when I get a chance!

Thanks for your help guys!

Cosmo Dude · 29-04-2004, 04:36 PM

Woo Hoo,
That didn't take long :mrgreen:

07-04-2004, 09:50 PM	#23
dfvadr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Queensland Car: ss , sp20 , 94ba Posts: 1,708 View Photos By: dfvadr	i have my car lowered [sorry did i dont have anything at the moment lol] and i have 18x7.5 ame's [sorry i dont no the offset] but i dont have my guards rolled or anything else and i have had no scrubbing even with 4 adults in the car so i guess if they can tell you the offset off the ame's [copies] and that is the same as urs then you should have no probs i did just look at the back off my wheels for you but there is no offset measurement sorry __________________ 2001 SP20 Mazda Astina Turbo - t28b/b turbo teflon coated forge pistons 20thou o/size , billet rods , whole motor fully balanced - custom body kit - 18"ame's - custom interior - kenwood head unit , pioneer speakers driven by 800 watt amp , kicker subs driven by 1000 watt amps each sub [135.2db at supernats], two 1th caps 4 tv screens dvd player - xbox - airbag suspension with gas strut towers - custom plates an airbrushing on bonnet

07-04-2004, 11:14 PM	#24
platypus living in the past man Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: Subaru Outback 2.0 turbo Posts: 4,707	yeah, if its lowered then the guards are gonna be closer to the rubber.... machining 4 mm shouldn't bee too much of a problem, (first consumer R)!!! best of luck with it!! this all confused me till about 5 minutes ago, when some one explained it to me!! ops: __________________ 1997 BG5 Subaru Outback - Now with STI boost...

07-04-2004, 11:41 PM	#26
platypus living in the past man Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Newcastle, NSW Car: Subaru Outback 2.0 turbo Posts: 4,707	did someone say drag radials? __________________ 1997 BG5 Subaru Outback - Now with STI boost...

08-04-2004, 12:39 PM	#27
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	What ever you choose supergirl make sure you post up some piccies.. AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

08-04-2004, 07:09 PM	#33
Riceboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Car: civic Posts: 230	do you by ne chance have clear tail lights ?? coz i was walking to uni one day afta parking my car and i saw a nice black sp20 with clear tail lights... is that u ?? near southbank __________________ what do i do when i have no money to do up my car ? .................... gigalo ?

07-04-2004, 09:10 PM	#21
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	dunno. check out www.protege5.com and go to the rims and tire section. at the top there's a wheel fitment guide

07-04-2004, 09:12 PM	#22
supergirl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 229	Yeah i read that but it confused me even more .. ops: don't worry i may be a girl and all - i understand all about motors, sound systems etc - sometimes more than a guy but when it comes to wheels and offsets and stuff like that it all goes over my head ops:

08-04-2004, 12:59 PM	#29
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	that's the one. yeah they are scammers, but the prices are pretty good for just the items.

08-04-2004, 05:56 PM	#31
coolsp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: albion park Posts: 21	hey supergirl. i have 18x8 on my sp20 with a 40mm offset ( i think ) and the car is lowered 65mm. fronts were no problem but had to get rear guards rolled. still rubs a little but only on the rim guard on the tyre.

08-04-2004, 06:15 PM	#32
supergirl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 229	Cool thanks guys. I rang the guy today about them and they actually only arrived in Sydney this morning. So should be up here by next week. The guy I spoke to said that they should fit - if they rub he will take them off and refund my money - as according to his books and knowledge they should fit. I'll let you know how I go - and of course post some pics! None of me included :mrgreen:

08-04-2004, 07:45 PM	#34
twilightprotege Driving a faster car now! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Work, always at bloody work... Car: Lotus ....... . Posts: 5,217 View Photos By: twilightprotege	i've said it once, i'll say it a zillion times, BRISBANEITES LETS ALL MEET!!!!!! i know snert and nate quite well but that's it. come on ppl!!!!

08-04-2004, 08:03 PM	#35
Riceboy Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Car: civic Posts: 230	yep ne time but i dont think everyone comes on the site much ... __________________ what do i do when i have no money to do up my car ? .................... gigalo ?

09-04-2004, 08:47 PM	#36
dfvadr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Queensland Car: ss , sp20 , 94ba Posts: 1,708 View Photos By: dfvadr	ow you mean pics off ur wheels we were waiting for ur pics lol __________________ 2001 SP20 Mazda Astina Turbo - t28b/b turbo teflon coated forge pistons 20thou o/size , billet rods , whole motor fully balanced - custom body kit - 18"ame's - custom interior - kenwood head unit , pioneer speakers driven by 800 watt amp , kicker subs driven by 1000 watt amps each sub [135.2db at supernats], two 1th caps 4 tv screens dvd player - xbox - airbag suspension with gas strut towers - custom plates an airbrushing on bonnet

09-04-2004, 08:54 PM	#37
supergirl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 229	Yes I promise pics of my car when it's all done ... i might sit in it (behind the tinted windows tho don't want to break your monitors!).. :shock: Yeah I'm up for an astina cruise up here! Would be great!

20-04-2004, 12:42 PM	#38
mrpayner Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: -37.561609, 143.854814 Car: 2013 Mazda 6 GT Sedan - Soul Red Posts: 3,517 View Photos By: mrpayner	How'd you go supergirl?? Did everything work out? AP __________________ 2013 Mazda6 Diesel GT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Formerly] 2004 Mazda6 Luxury Sport

29-04-2004, 04:18 PM	#39
supergirl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 229	WOOT! My new 18's get fitted tomorrow and I'm getting super lows at the same time! Can't wait! Will post pics when I get a chance! Thanks for your help guys!

29-04-2004, 04:36 PM	#40
Cosmo Dude コスモ Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Location: Vic Car: Mazda '95 Astina I4, '86 B2K and '10 3 MZR-CD Posts: 7,888 View Photos By: Cosmo Dude	Woo Hoo, That didn't take long :mrgreen: __________________ My 'stina Hatch

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