Anyone Tried 18" On An Paseo?

[openeye]

Hi guys.

I got a really good offer on 18" rims for my Paseo 1996, but i dont know if its

too big. the dimensions are 215-35-18"

I have only read in the forums that people got 17".

I have 16" now, and it looks too small with the xracing body kit on.

so, have anyone tried 18" on the Paseo and would it fit with?

Thanx guys!

[riko666]

ive heard of 18's on 'seos....215's will most probably rub though

[Paseo2nr]

yeah, you're kinda screwed. you need to do a bunch of fender rolling, and may have to get the wheel arches bumped out, unless you go get the smallest tyres there are. typically, 17's will rub with a decent sized-tyre. 18, you're going to have problems all around :( good luck managing a fix. PM Oli_paseo for more help (i think that's his board name), as he has air ride, body kit, and 18's on his 2G

[openeye]

thanx for the answare.

there goes that dream..=)

I thought it would fit, cous´the 16" looks soo damn tiny, but it seems to be too much problem with 18, so i have to hunt down som 17" then..

[scutch0]

bottom line, if you want something that bad... you'll make it happen.

dont give up on your dream.

Rich.

[Paseo2nr]

16" looks soo damn tiny

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uh, have you SEEN the car with stock 14's????

[Twincam.GTi]

16'inch wheels will still be better for handling than 18'inch wheel tyre set up.

[cheeky_rick]

paseo on 18's

[Jamesb4uk]

Damn, i still want that car lol B)

J

[scionic]

16'inch wheels will still be better for handling than 18'inch wheel tyre set up.

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Agreed. A 17 or 16 would be much more sensible. 18's are going to ride like crap too and the first pothole you hit, they're done.

18's are mostly for looks, unless you have a car big enough to use a reasonable tire size so you have some sidewall and width going.

16" wheels would be the most practical, best riding and handling for a car of that size honestly.

[openeye]

16" looks soo damn tiny

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uh, have you SEEN the car with stock 14's????

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ha ha, yeah, but still....=)

But riding and handling would still be ok with 17´s on?

I just fould a wing, that fits just perfect with the x-racing kit,

im waiting for my time at the paintshop, in about 2 weeks,

then i post some pics on it, hopfully with some 17´s on then.. =)

[mellow_yellow]

i find with 17s, the car does tend to tram line a little, but handling is pretty good still.

if handling is your main opjective, be sure to lower your car and maybe even add a strut brace too. it will tighten up the turn in no end...