opinion on 18s on an 850?
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Post 774448 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-05-28 21:58:35
have put 18" pegs on my t5r and cant decide wether i like the or not.....from certain angles the look wrong and out of place on it other glances they look great and its putting my head away lol..........they are running 225 40s and im thinking 35s might help how they look. the front of my car isnt sitting low enough either this not helping
have considerd changing back to 17s and going pro race 1.2 its really bugging me
Post 774449 by Tomcat on 2015-05-28 22:05:20
Pics!!!.. Can't offer an opinion without seeing it bud.
Post 774450 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-05-28 22:08:55
lol i off all people should know this working on it..................................il get fresh ones tomorrow
Post 774452 by Tomcat on 2015-05-28 22:20:32
If it's any help I have loads of my old 850's wearing 18's?
Post 774453 by t5 pete on 2015-05-28 22:39:24
18's look great on a low 850 but are so impractical rubbing on full lock hitting arch and silly low profile tyres give a horrible ride
I was going to get some pegs for the gull which would look great but stood with 17's because of the above reasons
Post 774454 by Ettienne on 2015-05-28 22:45:55
This is the reason I built my 4 pots brakes front and rear to fit under titans or Volans.
But 18 x 7.5j iirc don't rub, especially if 215/40/18 are used.
Post 774498 by merc85 on 2015-05-29 12:54:39
Never had any issues with the 18" Tritons on Blacky
Post 774499 by mitchyboy01 on 2015-05-29 13:10:12
Pro Race 1.2 look fantastic on an 850!!.......and my S40 lol
Post 774548 by Redbrick on 2015-05-29 21:45:52
I ran 18'' genuine Pegs on my old red 855R, tyres were 215/35 18 and the ride was terrible. 17's look far more in proportion in my opinion... but understand I still get rubbing with 235/40 17 RS-R's on these 8J ProRace 1.2's. I just grin and bear it!

Post 774550 by S70T5Chris on 2015-05-29 21:52:13
[QUOTE=Redbrick;774548]I ran 18'' genuine Pegs on my old red 855R, tyres were 215/35 18 and the ride was terrible. 17's look far more in proportion in my opinion... but understand I still get rubbing with 235/40 17 RS-R's on these 8J ProRace 1.2's. I just grin and bear it!
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Any excuse to post a picture of the Ring!!
18's on an 850 just doesn't work properly IMO.
Post 774551 by Redbrick on 2015-05-29 21:59:14
no no no no not at all.....

Post 774552 by Nealevo on 2015-05-29 22:03:39
Mine on 18s lasted approx 60 miles, rubbed like hell (it is quite low) and didn't quite look right. But that my opinion and I know nothing
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Standard 17s work much better.
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Post 774553 by p fandango on 2015-05-29 22:15:42
i had BT on several different sets of 18's over the years, always ran 215/35/18 tyres so they didn't rub

Post 774558 by merc85 on 2015-05-30 00:23:23
Yeah 18's piece of s*** lol
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Post 774575 by mitchyboy01 on 2015-05-30 12:59:25
[QUOTE=Redbrick;774551]no no no no not at all.....
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Orange tshirt sets it off IMO.
Post 774589 by jdavis on 2015-05-30 17:09:20
215 35 18 tyres and you shouldn't have any problems rubbing wise. The ride will be harsh though. I think they suit them. I need to lower mine but I like the 18s on it now.
Post 774591 by Nealevo on 2015-05-30 17:11:26
Just to add my tyres were a little wide at 225/40/18 so that prob didn't help matters
Post 774756 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-05-31 22:58:05

Post 774800 by Redbrick on 2015-06-01 19:41:28
My old one circa 2004

Post 774803 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-06-01 20:43:11
the red R on coils redbrick?
Post 774805 by Ettienne on 2015-06-01 20:53:19
I didn't have issues with the laser on 18s 225/40/18s
Post 774806 by t5 pete on 2015-06-01 20:55:26
On the v70r I had 18x8 and 225 it rubbed horribly with the white lock stops fitted
Post 774855 by AshDVS on 2015-06-02 13:01:11
I think 18" wheels look a bit oversized though you can get away with it if they're 18" Pegs with a very low profile tyre and the car is super low.
17" wheels look pretty good.
Not quite an 850, but you get the idea (17" wheels are the right size for the car, IMO) -

Post 774863 by coxy on 2015-06-02 15:49:13
This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine

Post 774864 by coxy on 2015-06-02 15:52:17
One more from the other side, my photo skills aren't up to much so apologise for the quality.

Post 774882 by Redbrick on 2015-06-02 18:47:00
How can you seriously say they don't look too big? Not knocking your ride or your look but they aren't in proportion.
Post 774884 by Redbrick on 2015-06-02 18:50:55
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;774803]the red R on coils redbrick?[/QUOTE]
Yup. The first set of 850 KW V2's in the UK, was a horrible harsh bouncy ride. Now the Fiddy is on the same suspension (different kit) and set at the correct ride height it rides very well. Coilovers are great for going low but that isn't the best for ride quality or handling.
Post 774897 by SB1909 on 2015-06-02 20:16:37
[QUOTE=Nealevo;774552]Mine on 18s lasted approx 60 miles, rubbed like hell (it is quite low) and didn't quite look right. But that my opinion and I know nothing
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Standard 17s work much better.
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I think ive just found the love of my life :smileypul also is that second photo at the heritage museum in gaydon? was down there last summer with my 850 parked on the grass too :haha:
Post 774907 by JUDGENINJA on 2015-06-02 21:52:22
Try 20"s...
Post 774913 by AcidicDavey on 2015-06-02 22:27:46
18x8J, 30et, 215/35/18s
24-12-14 005 by AcidicDavey, on Flickr
Post 774918 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-06-02 22:43:40
cant decide to but 35s or go 17s think 35s will hurt the resale of the pegs and the more i look at them 17 td pro race are looking hot......on the team dynamics will i need 8j to clear porsche calipers? or will 7.5 suffice?
Post 774921 by coxy on 2015-06-02 22:53:42
[QUOTE=Redbrick;774882]How can you seriously say they don't look too big? Not knocking your ride or your look but they aren't in proportion.[/QUOTE]
The funny thing is ,when your stood in front of it they don't look big. It seems to be in photos the polished bit is all you see so they seem bigger. I wanted to go 19" centre lockers but didn't have time to sort them before we took the car to Austria.
Post 774959 by merc85 on 2015-06-03 16:22:35
[QUOTE=coxy;774863]This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine
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N8 RND thats my Old car
Post 774960 by merc85 on 2015-06-03 16:29:44
This is what she looked like on her 17's
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Post 774961 by Saaamon on 2015-06-03 16:34:45
Mines fitted with 205/45/17 and on coilovers lowered not excessively (tyres top of arches) and it rubs on switch backs more than I'd like.
Post 774962 by Nealevo on 2015-06-03 17:26:00
[QUOTE=coxy;774863]This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine
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That look gawjus.... Where did you get the air ride system from? as when I enquired no one did them. Plus nice wheels... Sorry Gav :)
Post 774966 by Ettienne on 2015-06-03 18:53:21
My gul is lowered and running 215/45/17, I get no rubbing what so ever, with the 320s they act as a 3mm ish wheel spacer.
Post 774986 by coxy on 2015-06-03 22:32:37
[QUOTE=merc85;774959]N8 RND thats my Old car[/QUOTE]
You were lucky you sold it when you did. My advice would be , don't use the mechanic who did the work on the car again.
Post 774987 by coxy on 2015-06-03 22:38:47
[QUOTE=Nealevo;774962]That look gawjus.... Where did you get the air ride system from? as when I enquired no one did them. Plus nice wheels... Sorry Gav :)[/QUOTE]
We got the air ride struts and bags from the USA, even with the import charges it was still cheap. If youd like to know more just pm your email address and we'll have a chat about it. Does anyone know of another on air?
Post 774988 by p fandango on 2015-06-03 22:44:09
[QUOTE=coxy;774987]Does anyone know of another on air?[/QUOTE]

Post 774989 by coxy on 2015-06-03 22:46:23
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That one isso nice but its in the USA, didn't know if there was another in the UK?
Post 774993 by AcidicDavey on 2015-06-03 23:09:06
[QUOTE=coxy;774986]You were lucky you sold it when you did. My advice would be , don't use the mechanic who did the work on the car again.[/QUOTE]
What happened?!
Post 774995 by coxy on 2015-06-03 23:33:09
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;774993]What happened?![/QUOTE]
Lots of black sealent + oil pick up = one ruined engine
It took a few months to reck it but as we all know oil starvation aint good, Its not Gav's fault just unlucky for me. Was close to getting broken at the time, but decide to have a laugh with it and put it on air.
Post 775005 by kmb on 2015-06-04 08:57:13
I'm not up for this slammed to the ground look, but have to admit that USA red 850 looks great!
Post 775007 by p fandango on 2015-06-04 09:46:28
[QUOTE=coxy;774995]Lots of black sealent + oil pick up = one ruined engine
It took a few months to reck it but as we all know oil starvation aint good, Its not Gav's fault just unlucky for me. Was close to getting broken at the time, but decide to have a laugh with it and put it on air.[/QUOTE]
here's quote from his project thread, sounds like it'd been rebuilt by someone before he got it
[QUOTE=merc85;703082]Also cleaned up the rocker cover which had been siliconed to hell and am certainly glad we removed it as some of the oil ways were indeed close to being clogged up. This got a Good clean and paint.[/QUOTE]
Post 775010 by Dangerous Dave on 2015-06-04 11:55:00
My 850 AWD with 18" reps on. Standard AWD ride height but the front is probably a little high as I'd just dropped the jack after fitted them. They look a little small from that angle and with that ride height.

Post 775034 by sye73 on 2015-06-04 21:02:56
Visually, 18's work well for me on 850s. It all depends on if you are willing / able to put up with the ride ( the ONLY tyres I have found to work on an 8 inch rim are 215 35 18 ). 225 35 rub and 225 40 are to tall.
Just depends on what youre willing to compromise ..
Post 775041 by WOODY T5 on 2015-06-04 21:43:26
mine on nebs 
Post 775043 by Jamest5r on 2015-06-04 21:49:14
^^^^^^^^^^^ That work's ^^^^^^^^^ :)
Post 775044 by Nealevo on 2015-06-04 21:56:22
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;775043]^^^^^^^^^^^ That work's ^^^^^^^^^ :)[/QUOTE]
Only because it is made with witchcraft
Post 775045 by WOODY T5 on 2015-06-04 21:58:17
It's just a freaking one off ta
Post 775080 by jdavis on 2015-06-05 14:33:23
Dean, what suspension do you run?
Post 775083 by Nealevo on 2015-06-05 14:45:41
[QUOTE=jdavis;775080]Dean, what suspension do you run?[/QUOTE]
BC coil overs
Post 775134 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-06-05 22:23:53
you run 40s with coils dean? anyone know what fk coilovers are like?
Post 775137 by martybelfastt5 on 2015-06-05 22:30:50
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;775043]^^^^^^^^^^^ That work's ^^^^^^^^^ :)[/QUOTE]
i agree but then so does yours
look at the stance on this if mine looked similar id be happy excuse writing its my screensaver lol

Post 775144 by claymore on 2015-06-05 22:50:11
[QUOTE=martybelfastt5;775134]you run 40s with coils dean? anyone know what fk coilovers are like?[/QUOTE]
I've got FK on the T-10, I've had no issues with them at all
Post 775680 by kmb on 2015-06-11 18:30:00
But your arches are not exactly standard are they? :lol: