I have a 08 sedan GTB, and looking on an inside spoke of them rim there is a forging saying 18x7 (I'm assuming that is the rim height n width??)
Now my question is will a 18x8 fit in there and still be able to close the spare wheel lid thingy???
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Spare wheel question
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Spare wheel question
by LBR37Y » Sat May 18, 2013 3:05 pm
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3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
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Re: Spare wheel question
by Mat04 » Sat May 18, 2013 3:48 pm
Shit it in. There is about 2 inch of clearance between spare and boot floor.
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Re: Spare wheel question
by Mat04 » Sat May 18, 2013 3:50 pm
Why not just buy another the same as what you got?
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Re: Spare wheel question
by LBR37Y » Sat May 18, 2013 4:02 pm
Ok that's what I thought..
And i don't buy another one of those rims because the spare rim will not clear my brembos so it's useless as a spare to me
And i don't buy another one of those rims because the spare rim will not clear my brembos so it's useless as a spare to me
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
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Re: Spare wheel question
by mynameisdaniel » Sat May 18, 2013 4:16 pm
LBR37Y wrote:Ok that's what I thought..
And i don't buy another one of those rims because the spare rim will not clear my brembos so it's useless as a spare to me
If it clears the rear brembos you can just do a 3 wheel swap
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Re: Spare wheel question
by Mat04 » Sat May 18, 2013 5:08 pm
Oh ok. My misunderstanding. I might be keen on your spare if you are looking at selling it.
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Re: Spare wheel question
by Mat04 » Sat May 18, 2013 5:09 pm
Did I buy the king wheels off you?
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Re: Spare wheel question
by LBR37Y » Sat May 18, 2013 6:09 pm
Yeah I think you did but them, and I am undecided whether I will sell the spare or not..
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
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Re: Spare wheel question
by cruisn » Sat May 18, 2013 7:39 pm
I had an 8.5" with 235/40/18 as my spare matching to my wheels.
Fits in the wheel well no drama's.
Fits in the wheel well no drama's.
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Re: Spare wheel question
by LBR37Y » Fri May 24, 2013 10:53 am
If I was to buy a single 18x8 rota gravel rim from the states, will I have any issues through customs getting it in??
**EDIT**
Is there much of a difference between +44 and +48
**EDIT**
Is there much of a difference between +44 and +48
Mods on the car already
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
It Is What It Is
3" Xforce TBE, Iridum spark plugs, MSR Tune (191KWatw), Alpine Dub Din HU with inbuilt sat nav & bluetooth etc, top of the line memphis speakers including a memphis mojo amp to run it all, Optima Yellow top battery to juice it, TMIC from Jacks-GTB, bigger fuel pump also from Jacks-GTB, Spec.B Badge, Rota Gravels, Brembo brakes, 5% tint all round, currently working on an engine rebuild, NEW STI Shrt Block, forged pistons, bigger head studs and all work done by MSR, Cobb Intake
Mods to come
Un= Headers, Blouche Turbo, MSR Tune, Ohlin Coilys, Whiteline suspension, detail with Opticoat
TBC...
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Re: Spare wheel question
by mynameisdaniel » Fri May 24, 2013 3:23 pm
LBR37Y wrote:If I was to buy a single 18x8 rota gravel rim from the states, will I have any issues through customs getting it in??
**EDIT**
Is there much of a difference between +44 and +48
About 4mm
Isn't the +44 offset the 8.5" in Rotas?
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Re: Spare wheel question
by cruisn » Fri May 24, 2013 3:31 pm
LBR37Y wrote:If I was to buy a single 18x8 rota gravel rim from the states, will I have any issues through customs getting it in??
Not at all.
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Re: Spare wheel question
by pips06 » Fri May 24, 2013 3:54 pm
On Cruisn's advice, i managed to find a space saver off of a 2003 STI (5x100, clears Brembo's) for $100. Considerably cheaper than a single Rota + tyre, which was the other option I was considering.
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