flow Member 6 Member For: 21y 8m 8d Location: Melbourne Posted 21/06/03 02:13 PM Share Posted 21/06/03 02:13 PM I'm looking at getting an xr6 in November when my current lease finishes. I have 17inch wheels on my current car (VX Late model camira SS) so I'm used to a firmish ride. For those with the 18inch wheels (standard ford kit), do you think the extra cost is worth it? Do they make a significant change in the car's looks? I haven't seen them side by side to compare. If you've driven both, do they feel significantly different? Also - has any one had any issues of tyre wear? I go thru tyres like they're beers on my current ride - not suprisingly as the IRS on the rear is crap... And yes, I have bent a mag after an unfortunate incident with water 1½ deep and a pothole. B) C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 15d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 21/06/03 03:08 PM Share Posted 21/06/03 03:08 PM I personally reckon the 18's look SUPER for a factory wheel.they'd have to handle a little different I guess; not as much sidewall to play with.small price to pay methinks!!!go on, u know u want to..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flow Member 6 Member For: 21y 8m 8d Location: Melbourne Posted 21/06/03 03:36 PM Author Share Posted 21/06/03 03:36 PM Haha... I _know_ I want to!I'm counting up the options list as we speak... 18inchers, Leather, Premium sound, side airbags, sports sterring wheel and sunroof. Hm... it certainly adds up.I've told the G/F that I'm looking at a Caprice. When I present the idea of something vastly cheaper she's going to let me have all the options I want. I hope!C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPRXR-6 Member 239 Member For: 22y 1m 30d Location: Melbourne Posted 21/06/03 06:56 PM Share Posted 21/06/03 06:56 PM I want to upgrade my wheels to the factory 18" ( I reckon they look hot) but my money situation isn't that good :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 1m 29d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 21/06/03 08:34 PM Share Posted 21/06/03 08:34 PM The 18s look trick, especially when you lower the car. The ride will still be heaps nicer than the VX with 17s. I'm not just saying this to put sh*t on Commodore, my mate has a VU ute with 17s and there is no comparison in the ride between BA and Commodore, BA is heaps better. Good luc ktricking the Mrs, hope it doesn't backfire on you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Donating Members 1,970 Member For: 22y 1m 6d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 22/06/03 03:44 AM Share Posted 22/06/03 03:44 AM I have the 18's and everyone that rides in my car comments on how smooth the ride is. So they certainly don't do anything bad for the ride quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra potty trained Lifetime Members 1,938 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Posted 22/06/03 03:54 AM Share Posted 22/06/03 03:54 AM get 5No. 18" ... you will never regret it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest catlike Guests Posted 22/06/03 04:04 AM Share Posted 22/06/03 04:04 AM get 5No. 18" ... you will never regret it !!! I wanted the 18's but got scared off by the difference in tyre prices (hearsay). Anyone got actual figures on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra potty trained Lifetime Members 1,938 Member For: 21y 9m 21d Gender: Male Posted 22/06/03 04:15 AM Share Posted 22/06/03 04:15 AM check this out ... heretry the search for more ... cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 1m 29d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 22/06/03 04:20 AM Share Posted 22/06/03 04:20 AM get 5No. 18" ... you will never regret it !!! I wanted the 18's but got scared off by the difference in tyre prices (hearsay). Anyone got actual figures on this? Yeh, the OE Dunlops are about $500 - $550 ea but you can get other cheaper brands for a couple hundred less if you shop around. I expect 18" tyres to come down in price a bit more as they become more popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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