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http://scoobyworld.co.uk/catalog/pro...oducts_id=3506

Just put these in the basket to place the order and wondered...

Will these fit over my Brembo's?

Is the offset (53) and width (7.5) correct for my STi Bug?

Also - which tyre size is best suited?

Thanks gents - ryan :ok:

STi uses an 8" rim as std..........be careful of clearance as its the spoke design that dictates wether they fit or not, not simply the ET / rim width

Thanks as always Alyn :ok:

They are for WRX so probably won't clear brembo.
8 inch or greater is best but even some of these, even some rotas, need spacers to clear.

If you did go for them I believe 'E' can do you a great deal on a set of centre caps :wink:

I'd be very surprised if the 7.5" version of this wheel cleared Brembos.... there's not a lot of clearance on the 8" version on the RB320.

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You mean when he bought the wrong ones? ;)

Had these wheels on my classic running 4 pots on the front and had a little space between the caliper and rim
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Thanks for the info guys - Alyn is now pricing me a set of Speedline Turini 2120's - 18x8" instead :ok:

Robbed this off another site......


GT1


Prodrive GT1 2004 STi 18x7.5
This is the same rim that came stock on the favorite RB320 STi. Will fit 2004 STi/ Works with OEM Brembo Brakes. 5x100, 18x7.5, +48 Offset Bright Flitter in color more >>>

$296.00


Prodrive GT1 2005+ STi. 5x114 18x8.5
This is the same rim that came stock on the favorite RB320 STi. 18x8.5, 5x114.3, +53 Offset Please select color more >>>

$324.00


Prodrive GT1 WRX/Legacy 18x7.5 +53
This is the same rim that came stock on the favorite RB320 STi. This will fit all 5x100 Subarus, but WILL NOT FIT OEM BREMBO BRAKES! 18x7.5 5x100 +53 offset Please select the Color more

Thanks for the info :ok:

Have ordered 18x8 Speedline turini wheels via alyn..

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HI All,

Further question - looking for a good quality set of Lug nuts to fit my New Speedline Turini's - any suggestions? Looking around I see some have different measurements?

Would my standard STi wheel nuts fit the Turini's?

Cheers as always -

Ryan :ok:

If the Turini are subaru specific they should have a metal collar insert to allow the standard nuts to be used.
If not they may be supplied with nuts as speedines I have had/seen before use a unique shoulder design nut.

Speedine used to be able to supply, but this link will give you an idea http://www.lancerregister.com/showthread.php?t=138354

They should come with there own shouldered collared nutts,as Scott says your standard ones should not be used.

Appreciate the comments guys - once they have arrived I shall let you know whats in the box! ha ha :ok:

OK so my wheels are due to be delivered tomorrow - and wondered what peeps think on tyres sizes etc

I think for 18's its normally 225 x 40 x R18 - but have been told 235 x 40 x R18 will also fit.

Besides price, are there any benefits of going 235mm? Im guessing having wider tyres will create more surface contact and thus if geo set up correctly give better grip?

Thinking of some Dunlop Sport Maxxx RT tyres, or Eagle F1's. I know Veredestein Sessanta (apologies if spelt wrong) are used by a lot of peeps, but the wet grip rating isn't as good as the eagles, or the Dunlop.

As always - all views most appreciated :ok:

Ryan

Nangkang NS2R

Think Steve_PPP has a pic of him testing his Sessantas in the wet. Mine did well at the ring and they are quite well priced on the CamSkill website. Haven't forced them in the wet as I haven't got the balls for tempting fate!

I wouldn't be pushing in the rain either mate - just looking at the wet ratings etc for braking etc

Just don't brake 😁! In all honesty as they are the only tyre I have used on my Scoob I'm sure lots of people will give you good advise on a wide range of tyres.

Hi rob - appreciate your feedback mate - cheers buddy :ok:

225/40/18's seem to drive nicer than the 235/40/18s or 245/40/18s if im honest they tram line less with an 8" rim the 235/40/18 might not have a perfectly straight tyre wall, also the profile will be slightly taller throwing the speedo out a little more. Yes the contact patch is slightly bigger but I think it makes very little difference maybe even detrimental in the wet.

I would go for Eagle F1's for the road/light track/wet use in 225/40/18 (the size will be a little cheaper too! )

If its more track than road and light road I would as said above go for some Nangkang NS2R's Soft (120 ware rate) tyres. They are an extremely good value for money trackday tyre in my opinion at less than half the price of an 888 in the same size.


Ps. I have tried the Eagle F1's at 225, 235, and 245, and the dunlops at 225

I have not driven on the Nangkangs but have spoken to a few heavy track day drivers that tell me they are the nuts.

Thanks Dave - so Eagles in a 225x40x18 and then maybe nankangs on the standard STi rims for track...

Thanks to all :ok:

Sounds like a great plan ;)

:ok: :ok: thanks Dave

You won't go wrong with either of those. If the Eagles are too much cash, then i'd still go with the Sessantas - i found them superb in the wet.

Cheers Steve - eagles are £74.99 each on tyre leader at mo..

Will go with ur nankangs on the wheels I take off for track tho :ok:

blimey, that's a good price :ok:

Go with 888s while you're at it .. :whistle:

I wouldn't be allowed to keep them indoors like Dave does though ha ha ha

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My collection of indoor rubber is nothing next to Ian's private collection :Oo http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06...0ff0ac77f7.jpg

Holy moly!!!!!!!!!!

hahaha that's a lot of rubber there Ian!

8 x 888s is just greedy :p

Emmm I think someone has a serious rubber fetish problem:rofl::rofl:

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Arrived today - now had two coats menzerna power lock and coat wheel wax :ok:

Not sure on the orange centre caps but wheels are nice!

Tyres being fitted Tom and bolted onto car - did come with lug nuts :ok:

Need some gold center caps now (odd they are white you can still get the gold ones, i think Steve B has some Subaru logo'd ones :O

What's the finish on the inside like Ryan?

Finish on the inside is painted - but not lacquered...although the top edge - but that would be under the tyre is lacquered...

Same as mine then, wondered if they changed them at all recently ;) they look really nice all new and shiny with polish on dude!

Thanks Dave - I've sent them a message about the centre caps...they came with silver ones which would look nicer but the cap is to small for the wheel centre so not sure why they came with tbh

They'll look very smart.

Good choice.

Cheers :ok:

Very nice mate, they'll look the nuts :ok:

Awesome Ryan, look great even off the car so can't wait to see them on! What did you do about tyres in the end?

Having some Eagles fitted at 4pm today... :ok:

Ive also enquired with speedline about changing the centre caps - poxy orange don't suit them at all!

Ryan

If you fancy another set in this colour they have just popped up for sale
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PM me a price :ok:

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