Pies - MY06 GT WAGON

[Mosti]

Very nice mate. Should look pretty sweet with them on!

[shav]

Nice wagon. Subscribed

[peadya100]

Black on black!
I cant wait to see that.

[Pies]

TEST FIT PICS!!!
Picked up the wheels this afternoon, and gave them a test fit to see the fitment.

That work wheels goodness


How they look on the rear


The rear fitment, pretty much spot on in my opinion -




The front fitment, more poke in the front so will have to run a couple degree's of negative camber which is no dramas for the BC's


The poke (10mm or so I'd say)



STOKED on the fitment, just need some tyres & Lug nuts- (thinking some bronze work or rays lug nuts will look the goods)
looking at 235/40's any advice on tyre's you guys are running.

[Mosti]

Very nice!! Go with 235/40

[shav]

YES, with moar low, this is a winner

[Pies]

Just bought some muteki sr48 lug nuts in black heard good reviews of this brand, was considering work rs or mishimoto but the cost is crazy!!
Where did you guys get your hubcentric rings from if you run them, trying to find some in 60 to 56.1.

Decided on 235/40 tyres also hopefully get some in the coming week to get the wheels all fitted up

[Mosti]

Just bought some muteki sr48 lug nuts in black heard good reviews of this brand, was considering work rs or mishimoto but the cost is crazy!!
Where did you guys get your hubcentric rings from if you run them, trying to find some in 60 to 56.1.

Decided on 235/40 tyres also hopefully get some in the coming week to get the wheels all fitted up

Good choice on 235s! More common tyre so you'll find they are cheaper than 225 or 245s. I got my hubcentrics off eBay for about $22

[Pies]

Just bought some muteki sr48 lug nuts in black heard good reviews of this brand, was considering work rs or mishimoto but the cost is crazy!!
Where did you guys get your hubcentric rings from if you run them, trying to find some in 60 to 56.1.

Decided on 235/40 tyres also hopefully get some in the coming week to get the wheels all fitted up

Good choice on 235s! More common tyre so you'll find they are cheaper than 225 or 245s. I got my hubcentrics off eBay for about $22

Good to hear about the tyres!! That's a good price Mosti!! Are yours metal or plastic rings?

[bigBADbenny]

18x9 +38?
Nice.
You might consider running affordable tyres to begin with as it may take time to get the alignment and guards sorted.
That way eg cut sidewalls, tyre wear will be less of an issue.
Once done, camber wear can be compensated for to an extent with toe adjustment.
I'd recommend maxing out the camber tops then adjusting final camber from the hub upright, as the extra angle on the strut will compensate for the reduction in Steering Inclination Angle, helping correct the scrub radius from the extra poke.
If you're lowering, WL rear upper bushes will give some extra camber adjustability, otherwise you're limited to extra static camber, which may be too much or little, depending on your preference.

[Pies]

18x9 +38?
Nice.
You might consider running affordable tyres to begin with as it may take time to get the alignment and guards sorted.
That way eg cut sidewalls, tyre wear will be less of an issue.
Once done, camber wear can be compensated for to an extent with toe adjustment.
I'd recommend maxing out the camber tops then adjusting final camber from the hub upright, as the extra angle on the strut will compensate for the reduction in Steering Inclination Angle, helping correct the scrub radius from the extra poke.
If you're lowering, WL rear upper bushes will give some extra camber adjustability, otherwise you're limited to extra static camber, which may be too much or little, depending on your preference.

Yep 18x9 +38
Cheers Mate!
Thanks for the information, will defiantly run an affordable tyre for the time being while sorting out alignment. Looking at buying a guard roller to fix that lip that is on the inside of the arch eating the rubber/sidewall. I'm happy with how the rear fits - lil static camber would be fine. The front will require more indepth adjustment with camber etc but I will deff refer to what you said when I get them fitted. Cheers

[peadya100]

Get the lip cut instead of rolled. Rolling guards can result in a bent fender. There's places that cut the lip and seal the exposed metal with paint for $50/corner from memory.

[Pies]

Get the lip cut instead of rolled. Rolling guards can result in a bent fender. There's places that cut the lip and seal the exposed metal with paint for $50/corner from memory.

Interesting, didn't know that existed.
After a quick look on ebay, I found I could buy a guard roller for under $90 delivered so I went ahead and bought one, will heat the panel and take it slow - should result in minimal if any damage. I'll post pics of the results, when it arrives!
Also bought my hubcentric rings so waiting for them to be delivered. so wheels will hopefully be going on by the end of this week!!

[bigBADbenny]

Because our 5x100 generally have conical lugs, hubcentric rings are not an absolute necessity if your lug nuts are tightened to the correct tq and in a star pattern, etc.
I put them on eventually just for peace of mind

[andy_mac]

For future reference if doing again depending on your supplier you can get alloy ones free from Work. Guy I purchsed mine through managed to get them added in for free.