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Hmm might have done a wrong-un #1481963
02/04/2014 22:36
02/04/2014 22:36
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Billericay, Essex
Broombeastie Offline OP
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Just replaced my 18's with 17's to get a bit more clearance and a more subtle look but reading back on some old tyre posts I think I've gone too big on the tyres :-/ the result is monster truck looks and no more clearance! D'oh!!

18x8j. 225/40/18:

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17x8j 225/45/17

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Does it look odd or am I being wierd?


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Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1481968
02/04/2014 22:45
02/04/2014 22:45
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Still looks good in my opinion.

Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1481969
02/04/2014 22:47
02/04/2014 22:47
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I like them too, the best non-OE wheels for the Coupe.

Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1481972
02/04/2014 22:57
02/04/2014 22:57
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I'm just not used to seeing that much sidewall I think, at least it will be more comfortable!


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Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Gunzi] #1481973
02/04/2014 23:01
02/04/2014 23:01
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Can we see more photos please to make a proper judgement, ( one of my favourite coupes ) just look love

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Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Robotrish] #1481975
02/04/2014 23:04
02/04/2014 23:04
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Hehe thanks! smile

I'll get it out in the daylight tomorrow and can get a proper side on angle for you!


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Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1481976
02/04/2014 23:10
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Bonnet up as well please

Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1481977
02/04/2014 23:15
02/04/2014 23:15
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So you don't think I should have left them red how they came? Bleugh!!

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Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1481979
02/04/2014 23:22
02/04/2014 23:22
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S. Wales. Way beyond my means
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IS that your garage? If so, I want it. Blue floor included.

Will you take 3 buckets of coal and a rotten banana? It's all I have.

Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Gripped] #1481980
02/04/2014 23:37
02/04/2014 23:37
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Go on then, you've twisted my arm! tongue

It's my work unit, much cleaner and tidier than my garage! And more more secure so it's where she lives.
The floor stuff is awesome tho going off topic a bit, from regal paints 2 pck epoxy, cheap too for epoxy.


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Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1481984
03/04/2014 00:08
03/04/2014 00:08

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What offset have you used on both sets mate? Coupe looks stunning aswell

Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: ] #1481986
03/04/2014 00:21
03/04/2014 00:21
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Billericay, Essex
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On those wheels they're et25 for a direct fit over the brembos, though the spoke and centre hub shape varies hugely between 17 and 18.

Both are 8j

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Re: Hmm might have done a wrong-un [Re: Broombeastie] #1482007
03/04/2014 09:56
03/04/2014 09:56
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Looks very nice and shiny, coupe looks good too wink


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