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lh/lx sedans with 18" wheels... pics?

Started by _mr flibbles_ , Jun 14 2009 09:12 PM

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#26 xu2308

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Posted 20 June 2009 - 04:22 PM

14,15,16 I say on a LH-LX otherwise any bigger looks stupid,and them Big Wheels with Rubber Band Tyres on them,you hit a pot Hole,Band a Dent in Rim,Tyre Leaking.
Put the 17,18,19,20 on the New Dore's where they Belong

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#27 _Squarepants_

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Posted 20 June 2009 - 04:43 PM

I also agree with Datto
no point having big wheels with piss ant little brakes behind but if you already have big brakes etc whats wrong with 18's?

my plans are for 225/40 or 45/18 for the front and 335/30/18 on the back
front suspension has raised height springs with 2" drop stubs and Koni adjustables
back suspension is fully adjustable coil overs

anyone think this would be too harsh?

Also depends on your bushes.
I run 215/45/17's with all polys in the back and almost all polys in the front and lowered springs and I couldn't be happier with my ride quality.
When I was building it I was kind of expecting it to skip over the road and have a lot of NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness), but I'm really surprised and happy with how it's turned out.
Sure it's not like a new European car, but for a 75 Holden, I reckon it's awesome.

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#28 _Squarepants_

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Posted 20 June 2009 - 04:44 PM

14,15,16 I say on a LH-LX otherwise any bigger looks stupid,and them Big Wheels with Rubber Band Tyres on them,you hit a pot Hole,Band a Dent in Rim,Tyre Leaking.
Put the 17,18,19,20 on the New Dore's where they Belong

I run 17's and I reckon it looks the business.
Here's an idea, avoid pot holes! :tease:

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#29 xu2308

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Posted 20 June 2009 - 04:49 PM

Ha Ha i Dont hit Potholes,But i know the Guy who Runs a Mag Repair Place at he fixes more 17,18,19,20" Wheels than any Old School 14",15" Wheels
Cause the new Wheels with there rubber Band Tyres,are soft core

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#30 _Squarepants_

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Posted 20 June 2009 - 05:04 PM

Yeah, there are plenty of fools out there! :spoton:

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#31 _2wild4u_

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Posted 21 June 2009 - 07:01 PM

my plans are for 225/40 or 45/18 for the front and 335/30/18 on the back
front suspension has raised height springs with 2" drop stubs and Koni adjustables
back suspension is fully adjustable coil overs

anyone think this would be too harsh?

basically what im running, and mine drives smoother than a new car

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#32 _brett_32i_

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Posted 21 June 2009 - 07:18 PM

wouldnt it be more the profile that creates the harshness not the rim size.
I have 235/45/17 and they are fine. a lot of work to get a decent stance though!

agree with both statements

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#33 _the gts_

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Posted 21 June 2009 - 07:35 PM

beautiful thanks Nathan

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#34 _evilsim_

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Posted 21 June 2009 - 07:58 PM

yeah they look good, price is ok as well
15 x 10 AR500 $515.00
15 x 4 AR500 $400.00
15 x 6 AR500 $440.00
15 x 7 AR500 $450.00
15 x 8 AR500 $475.00
16 x 5.5 AR500 $450.00
16 x 7 AR500 $450.00
16 x 8 AR500 $450.00
16 x 9.5 AR500 $570.00
17 x 11 AR500 $600.00
17 x 7 AR500 $550.00
17 x 8 AR500 $570.00
17 x 9.5 AR500 $580.00
18 x 7 AR500 $605.00
18 x 8 AR500 $640.00
18 x 9.5 AR500 $680.00
20 x 8 AR500 $760.00
20 x 9.5 AR500 $820.00

http://americanracin...h...=20a&page=1

Mine were actually cheaper from Longbeach Customs ...

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#35 _youngy_11_

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 12:18 PM

Im at the stage of trying to get wheels for my car, Its a lx hatch unflared with commodore stud pattern. I like the look of the showwheels streeter but I can get wheels through a contact cheaper.

I don't mind the look of these wheels

Tracer chrome

But they only have 17x7 in the chrome.

If I go up to 18 inch they have the chrome in 8 and 8.5 wide which would give me more dish at the back.

I have spoke to them about using spacer to bring the wheel out more as these wheels have the usuall commodore offset of 35mm positive.

What are your opinions on using spacers?

Any other photos of cars with 18s at the back and 17s at the front. What profile do you have on the rears 2wild4u?

If this all fails I will have to go with showwheels. But I don't like the wait time, price and uncertanity of them fitting.

They have a really nice wheel in HQ stud patttern. But the commodore stud pattern is slightly different. Any ideas of maybe converting to HQ?

HQ king wheels

Thanks

Edited by youngy_11, 03 July 2009 - 12:20 PM.

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#36 orangeLJ

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 01:13 PM

depends on what type of spacers normally,

but they are all a no no when it comes to mr plod.

Those first wheels are pretty overplayed in the 4 cyl and commodore brigade (well that style)

Second set are nice.

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#37 _youngy_11_

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 02:43 PM

depends on what type of spacers normally,

but they are all a no no when it comes to mr plod.

Those first wheels are pretty overplayed in the 4 cyl and commodore brigade (well that style)

Second set are nice.

What do you mean mr plod??

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#38 orangeLJ

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 03:36 PM

spacers are illegal unless factory fitted (some skylines, LJ XU1s etc)

and its pretty easy to tell when someone is using spacers (all it takes is to look at the hub and wheel and see the spacer)

Why not order some wheels in the right offset to suit your car?

I suppose it comes down to how much you want to spend, youve done everything else to a 100% standard, so in my opinion you shouldnt stop on the wheels!

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#39 _Squarepants_

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Posted 03 July 2009 - 09:12 PM

What do you mean mr plod??

Plodd is the copper from Noddy. It means the police.

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#40 _youngy_11_

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Posted 05 July 2009 - 09:13 AM

HAHA rightio. Yeah I have decided to order a set of the showwheels streeter. I can get them with the right offset in commodore pattern.

4 wheels. 2 of 17x7, 2 of 17x8. $1360 delivered. Im preety happy with that.

Thanks again fellas

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#41 _Bomber Watson_

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Posted 05 July 2009 - 01:56 PM

Jesus mate thats really cheap.

Good stuff.

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#42 _evilsim_

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Posted 05 July 2009 - 02:48 PM

HAHA rightio. Yeah I have decided to order a set of the showwheels streeter. I can get them with the right offset in commodore pattern.

4 wheels. 2 of 17x7, 2 of 17x8. $1360 delivered. Im preety happy with that.

Thanks again fellas

Good looking wheel at the right price ... will set the torrie off.

Simmo

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#43 _Squarepants_

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Posted 05 July 2009 - 06:11 PM

Fark me! I paid $3000 for the same combo, different style and patern though.

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#44 _youngy_11_

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Posted 06 July 2009 - 10:53 AM

Yeah im not too sure it could be the "Global Financial Crisis" working in my favour and they have dropped their prices. 17's are only $315 without postage.

Youngy

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#45 _conceptss_

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Posted 06 July 2009 - 04:57 PM

yeah they look good, price is ok as well
15 x 10 AR500 $515.00
15 x 4 AR500 $400.00
15 x 6 AR500 $440.00
15 x 7 AR500 $450.00
15 x 8 AR500 $475.00
16 x 5.5 AR500 $450.00
16 x 7 AR500 $450.00
16 x 8 AR500 $450.00
16 x 9.5 AR500 $570.00
17 x 11 AR500 $600.00
17 x 7 AR500 $550.00
17 x 8 AR500 $570.00
17 x 9.5 AR500 $580.00
18 x 7 AR500 $605.00
18 x 8 AR500 $640.00
18 x 9.5 AR500 $680.00
20 x 8 AR500 $760.00
20 x 9.5 AR500 $820.00

http://americanracin...h...=20a&page=1

Just called them - they can do those prices direct from them in QLD a bit cheaper at the moment

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#46 _76S.L.R_

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 10:26 PM

Ive been looking about at new wheels for my Unflared, Torana Stud Pattern LX for ages and ages but still undecided theres really not much available!! besides those Weld Wheels but after seeing Heath's post on those,Im not buying them :cry:

. I got an email from Tempe Tyres who said they could only offer "Vault" CRYSTAL or SAVANNAH and in 17" or Show Wheels who said they have 15" s peice billet wheels starting at $620.00 a wheel!+ 17" at $770.00 a wheel or cast 17" STREETER Wheels at $275.00 a wheel. Billet Wheels are way too pricey for me guys,starting to look like I'll be following the sheep and buying Show wheels Streeters but I wanted something different, really need bigger wheels so I can upgrade the brakes( standard shit!) to Hopper Stoppers............

STREETERS

http://www.showwheel...ml.php?Series=6

VAULT CRYSTAL

http://www.tempetyre...amp;part_no=235

VAULT SAVANNAH

http://www.tempetyre...amp;part_no=236

Edited by 76S.L.R, 09 July 2009 - 10:28 PM.

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#47 _Squarepants_

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Posted 09 July 2009 - 10:39 PM

Show Wheels, mate. $1360 delivered (according to Youngy)(mind you, I paid $3000 for the same combo 2 years ago) for 4x17" alloys in any pattern and design they have, and they have a lot of designs. They are top quality wheels made from top quality alloy. They polish up extremely well. Had some scratches taken out of mine by Brian at Prestige Metal Refinishers and even he commented on the top quality of the alloy and how they polish up so well.
Can't go past them I reckon.

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#48 _youngy_11_

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Posted 10 July 2009 - 07:36 AM

Yeah $1340 delivered with nuts. Yes they only have 2 different offset choices but for the price I recon they are great and look quite tuff.

I rang ROH and for custom wheels 17's start from about $750 a wheel with a 4month lead time.

I ordered the streeters yesterday and I was told they should be at my place 1000km's away on monday. Not bad.

My 2 cents anyway.