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[danb]

compomotive alloys all the way,

Dave could I convert to 4stud and retain ABS?

 

[-Jo-]

TXI hubs

and btw, who needs abs ??? When you go for the big brake conv. get rid of it.

 

[Andyquadra]

compomotive alloys all the way,

Dave could I convert to 4stud and retain ABS?

just get hold of a 21 txi,its 4 stud and has abs

Andy

 

[danb]

how easily available, there are sod all scrappies around here anymore :icon_sad:

 

[ratmangta]

I'll do the math on the txi conversion .The spare rims need a refurb on the two fronts and also smaller rubber on the rears .It might work out cheaper to get 5 stud wheels .

 

[Guesty99]

Standards are like rocking horse s**t to get hold of!!!! LOL

 

[danb]

what phase 1 or 2/3?

 

[Lewis]

Txi hub conversion is expensive, two rear hubs at around ?100 each new and then two front hubs which I think are similar money maybe slightly less either way not worth converting to 4 stud unless there are some amazing wheels which you can't get in 5 stud.

 

[DaveL485]

Front hubs you only need the leading hub bit with the stud holes in. Rears you'll need the whole bearing assembly.

Bet you could do the lot for a ton if you know where to look.

EDIT- and yes, ABS retainable.

 

[Messcort mk2]

I'll sell these at the right price:



Looking to stick standards back on mine. Need some standard wheel bolts first though as these have a cap head type bolt in. They'd come with spacers and they only rub when I have had people in the rear and the boot fully loaded. They're 18'' by the way.

 

[DaveL485]

I'll sell these at the right price:



Looking to stick standards back on mine. Need some standard wheel bolts first though as these have a cap head type bolt in. They'd come with spacers and they only rub when I have had people in the rear and the boot fully loaded. They're 18'' by the way.

Looks mint, but I bet it tramlines like thomas the wank engine!!

 

[johnspin]

i was thinking of getting 18's for my car, what are the pro's and con's of 18's over 17's?

 

[DaveL485]

i was thinking of getting 18's for my car, what are the pro's and con's of 18's over 17's?

Harder/worse quality ride, less acceleration, costlier tyres, total headache fitting em and it'll tram like a mofo.

 

[Messcort mk2]

...inaccurate speedo reading, can easily be curbed, rubs on the arches with people in the back....

 

[|sAs|]

...looking like a chav!..

My very own highly personal opinion is that 17s is the most this car can handle without the wheels looking vulgar. (In case you wonder.. I have 17s..)

 

[Messcort mk2]

Yea well that too! I'm looking for 16 inch compomotives when I can afford them. Standards are going back on till then.

 

[Larsson7]

I have had 17's on my car but have recently gone back to 15's for the much smoother ride, with the 17's the slightest bump was felt smashing through your spine.

 

[|sAs|]

I must have really worn out suspension then, because I don't think the ride is very bad at all..