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  1. 19th April 2012, 03:51 PM #1
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    D4 3.0Lt - New 18" Rims & Tyres

    Hi all,
    Just had the new 18" Rims fitted (thanks to Gordon GEO) and Cooper LTZ 285/60/18 tyres.

    First the stats, then some pics.
    • Clearance height - Has increased by 32mm (must remember for underground car parks)
    • Noise - Has increased slightly at certain speeds but only minimal.
    • Speedo Readings - The speedo with original 19" rims & OEM tyres was reading 105Kph @ 100Kph. Now reading 101Kph (almost spot on). Must remember this as well to avoid speeding fines.
    • Ride - Smoother than before due to the extra tyre wall height.
    • RPM - Noticed at the true 100Kph, the engine is now reving about 100 RPM less.
    • Fuel Economy - Not sure yet, however in theory I don't think it will make much difference.
    • Look - F N Awesome. Have had heaps of comments even though they were only fitted yesterday.
    Original Rims & Tyres - I am now selling my orignal SE rims with original tyres (done 27K) for those interested.
    Here is a photo of the rims / tyres.


    New Rims & boots @ standard height-


    Now at Off Road Height


    Close up photo


    And another photo for good measure


    Cheers, Craig
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  2. 19th April 2012, 03:52 PM #2
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    Any rubbing when flexed?

    Skuilnaam
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  3. 19th April 2012, 04:11 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by skuilnaam View Post
    Any rubbing when flexed?
    There is slight rubbing when reversing into my driveway, which I am looking into, but apart from that none to date.
    From what I hear from others with the same tyres, I shouldn't have any problems.

    Note: I did have to remove the heat shield from around the spare tyre well.............and deflate the new tyre to fit it in.

    Cheers, Craig
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  4. 19th April 2012, 04:21 PM #4
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    Very nice it looks tough as need to see dirty pics now..
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    Quote Originally Posted by boofdtl View Post
    Very nice it looks tough as need to see dirty pics now..
    Will do asap.
    BTW: I dropped into your work today and organized a wheel alignment.

    Hope you are having fun OS.

    Cheers, Craig
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  6. 19th April 2012, 04:53 PM #6
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    Looks awesome Craig.

    Brett....
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    Nice one
    They do get noisier as they wear down, just like any tyre. Also I have found most tyres get sqirmish under brakes as they get down.
    Look great new, I'm renewing mine too!
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  8. 19th April 2012, 05:40 PM #8
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    Are they available in standard silver colour, i think they'd look heaps better, if you ran them all the time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MR LR jnr. View Post
    Are they available in standard silver colour, i think they'd look heaps better, if you ran them all the time.
    They are available in Grey, Silver or Black..........or you can have them powdercoated yourself.
    I went for the grey because Gordon suggested that the grey had a blue tinge to them which would look ordinary against the sliver duco.
    I quite like the grey I must admit, even thought my original choice was silver.

    Cheers, Craig
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  10. 19th April 2012, 08:50 PM #10
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    Nasty!! What size are the new boots Craig?
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