Need advice. Would like to move up to 18" wheel, what do I have to do?

nighttrain · 09-25-2002, 05:25 PM

1- Buy 18" tires - Which one is the most affordable? I don't race or speed..

2- Buy the 18" rims. Do I have to do anything to make them fit right in?

Thanks,

Alf Garnett · 09-25-2002, 06:03 PM

or go home....

M,

Boosted · 09-25-2002, 06:12 PM

get either 8 inch wide or 8.5 inch wide wheels.. try 35mm offset for 8"s. Go with a 225/40 18. I would stick with either S03 or similar... Kuhmos are cheap, but keep in mind you want a high quality tire with a very stiff sidewall to give protection to your rim, some tires have softer sidewalls, im assuming you wont be shelling out for real wheels like BBS, SSR or similar..whatever you get make sure its no more than say 23lbs..lighter is better..try and get TUV approved as well..

deTTective · 09-25-2002, 06:18 PM

Alf Garnett · 09-25-2002, 06:24 PM

Ray Khan · 09-25-2002, 06:35 PM

if he is all show and no go, why pay more for the better performing, faster wearing tires? I think the Kumhos are fine for street use. Much better than stock tires.

Alf Garnett · 09-26-2002, 03:24 AM

Ryan E. · 09-26-2002, 06:09 AM

joe@vwvortex · 09-26-2002, 07:43 AM

and stronger - in the 19-20lb range if I remember correctly.

deTTective · 09-26-2002, 09:25 AM

09-25-2002, 05:25 PM	#1
nighttrain New Member Account #: 20876 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 203	Need advice. Would like to move up to 18" wheel, what do I have to do? 1- Buy 18" tires - Which one is the most affordable? I don't race or speed.. 2- Buy the 18" rims. Do I have to do anything to make them fit right in? Thanks, __________________ 2001TTR 225 Silver

09-25-2002, 06:03 PM	#2
Alf Garnett Senior Member Account #: 5426 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,802	Go wide..... or go home.... M, __________________ More stuff than you can shake a 300hp stick at!

09-25-2002, 06:12 PM	#3
Boosted Member Account #: 16177 Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 4,355	seeing as how you seem to be all show and no go... get either 8 inch wide or 8.5 inch wide wheels.. try 35mm offset for 8"s. Go with a 225/40 18. I would stick with either S03 or similar... Kuhmos are cheap, but keep in mind you want a high quality tire with a very stiff sidewall to give protection to your rim, some tires have softer sidewalls, im assuming you wont be shelling out for real wheels like BBS, SSR or similar..whatever you get make sure its no more than say 23lbs..lighter is better..try and get TUV approved as well.. __________________

09-25-2002, 06:18 PM	#4
deTTective Junior Member Account #: 34235 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 983	Any news on your wheels??? __________________

09-25-2002, 06:24 PM	#5
Alf Garnett Senior Member Account #: 5426 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,802	None today...hoping to hear something tomorrow.... __________________ More stuff than you can shake a 300hp stick at!

09-25-2002, 06:35 PM	#6
Ray Khan AudiWorld Super User Account #: 4477 Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Melrose, MA Posts: 20,292	what BBS wheels weight less than 23 lbs in 18? if he is all show and no go, why pay more for the better performing, faster wearing tires? I think the Kumhos are fine for street use. Much better than stock tires. __________________ Ray Khan 00 1.8T QM APR stage 3+ APR Exhaust APR Intake DUH FMIC Southbend OFE Stage 4 clutch SPEC 12 lb flywheel Greddy Profec B electronic boost controller Porshe Boxster calipers BIRA stage I brackets Hawk HPS brake pads A8 rotors, SS lines V&S Short Shifter Vogtland Coilovers Neuspeed 19mm rear sway 18x8 Flik Lex 235/40/18 Falken GRB 451 17x7.5 B5 S4 Avus 205/50/17 Dunlop Wintersport 3D Sony XM 7554 amp with 5.25" and 6.5" Infinity kappas MTX 801D amp with 2x10" kenwood sub enclosure Xenons Fog light relay mod VDO boost gauge in custom vent pod Clear corner mod S4 wheel well liner RS-4 grill AIM and MSN messenger:rakha77

09-26-2002, 03:24 AM	#7
Alf Garnett Senior Member Account #: 5426 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 5,802	LM's.... __________________ More stuff than you can shake a 300hp stick at!

09-26-2002, 06:09 AM	#8
Ryan E. Junior Member Account #: 657 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,943	BBS CH and RC's are I believe __________________ 2001 225TTQC APR 93 Octane Chip,APR 3" Turbo-back Exhaust,Forge FMIC w/ Samco Hoses,Porsche 993 Turbo Big Reds,Forge DV,Modshack Stage 3, Bilstein/H&R Combo,Neuspeed 19mm Rear Sway Bar,MKI Front Control Arms,KMAC Camber Kit,Stable Energies Harness Bar,Deist Race Harnesses,Defi Link System Gauges,Wilson_TT Gauge Pod,BBS CH Wheels (Street),BBS RC Wheels (Track)

09-26-2002, 07:43 AM	#9
joe@vwvortex Member Account #: 4599 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 13,287	CH's are a tad over 23lbs - RC's are considerably lighter and stronger - in the 19-20lb range if I remember correctly.

09-26-2002, 09:25 AM	#10
deTTective Junior Member Account #: 34235 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 983	Did you get that email I sent you???? __________________

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