chooch Member 256 Member For: 21y 3m 24d Location: Adelaide Posted 09/02/04 02:13 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 02:13 AM I definately want 18' wheels, just not sure if its worth paying an extra $1500 for the ford 18's (they look good) or get standard wheels and then buy aftermarket 18's. Just wondering what peoples thoughts are, and im not really sure how much aftermarket 18's plus tyres cost, and would they take my standard XR 17's as like some sort of trade in?cheers Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAPHOON Donating Members 1,776 Member For: 21y 11m 1d Posted 09/02/04 02:31 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 02:31 AM Re: the factory 18's.Got 'emLove 'emI was able to get mine at a discounted price so I went with the factory option.Having said that, there are a number photographs of beautiful 18's, 19's etc on this site. It really comes down to taste & budget. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswiders Member 398 Member For: 21y 6m 2d Gender: Male Location: Boronia, Vic Posted 09/02/04 02:31 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 02:31 AM Chooch,I'm leaving the standard 17's and going aftermarket but still sticking to the 17's size. As a tradein you will only get around $150 - 200 per rim. Ive been quoted to upgrade wheels and tyres to 18's around $1300 for 4. But it all depends on the cost of the new wheels ( chrome vs alloy vs hyper black vs champaine etc ). I've done some comparisions and have found that 'The Tyre Factory' to have one of the better prices in Melb, unless someone else have seen better?Daniel Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91242 Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnaXR6T Member 1,519 Member For: 22y 5m 29d Location: Sydney Australia Posted 09/02/04 02:39 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 02:39 AM I think go the factory 18" you will spend to much on trying to get aftermarket 18" that look as good. and I really think the stock 17" look awful. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91243 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 5m 11d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 09/02/04 02:48 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 02:48 AM I've got the factory 18s and reckon they look great. It was the first thing I ticked on the Options sheet when I ordered the car. Problem is I want 19s now! Most tyre/mag shops will trade your old mags if they are in GC, I think I was offered $1500 on my factory 18s (just the rims) on a set of 18" Simmons. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91248 Share on other sites More sharing options...
100% Premium Donating Member Donating Members 641 Member For: 21y 7m 8d Gender: Male Location: If it says ONLINE below, in front of the computer, if not, tearin' up some bitumen! Posted 09/02/04 03:47 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 03:47 AM Chooch see my post below and you could probably sell the stock 17's with tyre and be left with only a small change over to have 19's?http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.ph...?showtopic=8916 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 10m 5d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 09/02/04 09:02 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 09:02 AM OwnaXR6T said: I think go the factory 18" you will spend to much on trying to get aftermarket 18" that look as good. and I really think the stock 17" look awful. *Flamesuit on*I don't like the factory 18's at all! Infact I like the 17's better. no offence but that's my opinion.I think you could do better going for an aftermarket rim. AMG and ROH have some nice rims that suit even better than the factory 18's. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 10m 5d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 09/02/04 09:15 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 09:15 AM amg quake (18), amg eurolace (18) are personal fav's Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91415 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueXR6Turbo The Best Member Donating Members 1,970 Member For: 22y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 09/02/04 09:23 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 09:23 AM GlennXR6T said: I don't like the factory 18's at all! You must be the odd one out I think. One of the first things people comment on when they see my car is how awesome the wheels look. And you should see them when the car is moving - absolutely stunning.P.S. the 18's really go well with the premium sound! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91419 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 5m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 09/02/04 09:29 AM Share Posted 09/02/04 09:29 AM If you want to be different and you have some extra cash then go the 17", then shop around for 18's or 19's. You will need 18's or larger if you want the bigger brakes.I don't know what 4 stock wheels/tyres are worth, if you want to sell them later. I think what 100% is offering sounds like another reasonable option... knock $500 off his price, buy them, then sell the 17s.Brian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/9007-18-wheels/#findComment-91421 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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