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fairmont1998
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I currently have the standard 15" factory alloys on my EL Fairmont running 225/60R15 tyres.
I am buying a set of BA XR8 copies in 17" and E series offset for the beast.
My question is will 235/45R17 tyres keep the same, or near enough, rolling circumference as the current set up? I believe its very close but thought I'd ask a few of you to confirm this. |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 9:37 pm Post subject: |
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| yes they are the same. don't have to change anything. |
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| Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2005 10:23 pm Post subject: |
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| im running 235/45/R17 on mine and the stock ones were 195/65/R14 i think. and thy new rims are only 1% bigger in rolling diameter so i think u will be fine with the sizes |
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| Interceptor wrote: | | ideally, 245/45ZR17 would be better |
That'd be nice but the price jump scares me!  |
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Hey Darin, with the 235 there may be a slight difference in rolling circumference, but you're looking at 1.18% difference. Even at 100km/hr the inaccuracy on the speedo would be just over 1km/hr....
I think you'd be fine (and I look forward to seeing the new rims on there!!!) |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:34 pm Post subject: size |
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| why don't i see n e el ef falcons with 18's |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: size |
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| barney wrote: | | why don't i see n e el ef falcons with 18's |
My understanding is that rims can only go +2inches from factory trim - i think even the XRs only had 15inch...
That, and the fact that there are not many wheels made to suit the E series offset. |
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| fairmont1998 wrote: | | Interceptor wrote: | | ideally, 245/45ZR17 would be better |
That'd be nice but the price jump scares me! |
Talking about prices I have just finished ringing around for some Dunlop SP 9000 as mine a wearing a little thin and the worst price for 265/40/18 was $649 and the best price was $540, I think there will be less burnouts next time round!  |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Was that $649 each? or for the rear pair? |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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| data_mine wrote: | | Was that $649 each? or for the rear pair? |
Each mate EACH... |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:14 pm Post subject: |
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which rims you going mate? i'm looking @ the XR8 ones in same profiles so am very happy you asked this question! i was wondering the same thing!  |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Talking about prices I have just finished ringing around for some Dunlop SP 9000 as mine a wearing a little thin and the worst price for 265/40/18 was $649 and the best price was $540, I think there will be less burnouts next time round! |
F**k.... that's f**k huge 265's!!!! and the price wow... $649??? EACH?? ever thought of buying some stock AU steelies and ripping them up? |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Snow_white wrote: | | Au Te50 wrote: |
Talking about prices I have just finished ringing around for some Dunlop SP 9000 as mine a wearing a little thin and the worst price for 265/40/18 was $649 and the best price was $540, I think there will be less burnouts next time round! |
F**k.... that's f**k huge 265's!!!! and the price wow... $649??? EACH?? ever thought of buying some stock AU steelies and ripping them up? |
Don't get me wrong we don't go around doing burnouts all time only when the time is called for but once the next set of tyres go on will be looking for a cheep set of rims to chuck on...not that you can do this for spare of the moment skids! They are pricey but that type of tyre is awesome they stick to the road and in the wet they feel safe as. |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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f**k hell, $650 each.
mine are 255/40/17 on the a*** and they need replacing, im pretty sure they are close to $230 each. |
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It all matters on branding and quality i guess.  |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:43 pm Post subject: Re: size |
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| barney wrote: | | why don't i see n e el ef falcons with 18's |
There aren't a lot of 18 inch wheels made in the E series offset and the price of 18 inch rubber is plain rude. |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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| uglybob wrote: | | which rims you going mate? |
Here is a clue.
Time for some brake detailing.  |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:59 pm Post subject: |
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| 18" aren't that bad, i'm looking at a set of 18" BSA with tyres and bolt on adapters (yes they are legal) for $2200. should have them mid this year. |
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| Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2005 9:00 pm Post subject: |
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| 4.9 EF Futura wrote: | | I think you'd be fine (and I look forward to seeing the new rims on there!!!) |
Me too Martin! I'm itchin to get them on the car. Still in Melbourne, should have them next week but have to wait a little before I can get rubber for them, I'm a bit broke now Guess they'll make an awesome lounge room display for a few weeks, my Mrs is going to love that! LOL.
I think they will look sweet on my colour car. |
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