Well, I placed my order for a new set of 18" alloys (8j rim).... and before anyone asks, I have no pictures yet, you can see them at Brooklands!

Question - I have been offered two options:

1) 225/40's all round
2) 225/40's at the front and 255/35's at the back

Which one should I go for and will there be any issues?

Also - Offsets, alignment etc - shall I just take it somewhere that does laser alignment and will they sort it or do I need to get them to set it to something specific?

Questions, questions - I guess Mat, Si would be best placed (as they have after market 18's), but any advice from you all is appreciated!

Thanks in advance,
Zee

Zee,

I've got 225/40 on the front amd 235/40 on the rears, I know that may has 255 on the rears, I guess it's personal taste, they are both recommended settings!?!

I had no probs wiht offset and got Lexus Oxford to do the alignment as they have top of the range kit in there, also as I have had the car dropped the tyre fitters were unable to get accurate readings for the camber etc.

You'll be able to see mine Saturday @ TDI

Si

Hands up who wants to see Zee's new rims???

Go on then, you have twisted my arm!!!

[url="http://www.budnik.com/roadwheelitem.asp?scid=56&pid=547&pg=3"]SEE ZEE'S NEW RIMS HERE[/url]

at least they'd be easy to clean!

[quote name='andyhart21' date='Jan 27 2003, 05:05 PM']Hands up who wants to see Zee's new rims???

Go on then, you have twisted my arm!!!

[url="http://www.budnik.com/roadwheelitem.asp?scid=56&pid=547&pg=3"]SEE ZEE'S NEW RIMS HERE[/url]

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Nice wheels Zee

Good choice....I think

[quote name='andyhart21' date='Jan 27 2003, 05:05 PM']Hands up who wants to see Zee's new rims???

Go on then, you have twisted my arm!!!

[url="http://www.budnik.com/roadwheelitem.asp?scid=56&pid=547&pg=3"]SEE ZEE'S NEW RIMS HERE[/url]

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Good job you didnt post a picture of the REAL alloys matey.... would not have been happy....

Anyhow - any more advice on tyre sizes, alignment, camber, tracking etc.... Getting them fitted Thursday....

defo not a 255 on the rear on a 8j rim, my rears are 8.5j

i would go with what simon has fitted.............

but you know this anyway as ive just spoken to you on the phone........................

[quote name='Zee007' date='Jan 27 2003, 08:40 PM'][quote name='andyhart21' date='Jan 27 2003, 05:05 PM']Hands up who wants to see Zee's new rims???

Go on then, you have twisted my arm!!!

[url="http://www.budnik.com/roadwheelitem.asp?scid=56&pid=547&pg=3"]SEE ZEE'S NEW RIMS HERE[/url]

     [/quote]
Good job you didnt post a picture of the REAL alloys matey.... would not have been happy....

Anyhow - any more advice on tyre sizes, alignment, camber, tracking etc.... Getting them fitted Thursday.... [/quote]
Wouldn't minilites of been better than them Zee

Or Rich's Merc wheels

[quote name='Supracharged-IS340' date='Jan 27 2003, 09:28 PM']defo not a 255 on the rear on a 8j rim, my rears are 8.5j

i would go with what simon has fitted.............

but you know this anyway as ive just spoken to you on the phone........................ [/quote]
Thanks Matthew - as discussed, will see how the 255's fit.....

And thanks for the advice on the alignment....

[quote name='Chris Shipley' date='Jan 27 2003, 09:44 PM']Or Rich's Merc wheels[/quote]
yeah thought about that Chris...... but decided against 12 inch alloys...

Can't wait to take the piiss out of these new alloys Zee!

[quote name='ricky_is200' date='Jan 27 2003, 10:54 PM']Can't wait to take the piiss out of these new alloys Zee! [/quote]


You can try Rich.......................

But you still have the 12's........

[quote name='ricky_is200' date='Jan 27 2003, 10:54 PM']Can't wait to take the piiss out of these new alloys Zee! [/quote]
I'll take my camera with me to Brooklands

Well folks - got my alloys today!

Love em to bits!

18" Mania Racing Vermonts in Hiper Black (Kind of Smoked silver). Tried the 255's on the back but they rubbed, so opted for 225/40's all round.

No piccies yet - but if Johnny brings his camera to Lexus Leicester tomorrow (wheel alignment) then we can post them. Otherwise, I'll make sure Johnny brings his camera to TDI on saturday....

Thanks for your advice chaps....

Camera will be with me today & tomorrow Zee.
Post some pics later on.

Well chaps - piccies are here at long last (Thanks to Johnny for the excellent photography - you're a star mate!)! They can be found here:

[url="http://lexusownersclub.com/gallery/album01?&page=64"]Zee's New Alloys![/url]

But as a taster - here's a couple!

[img]http://lexusownersclub.com/gallery/albums/album01/P1010075.sized.jpg[/img]

[img]http://lexusownersclub.com/gallery/albums/album01/P1010069.sized.jpg[/img]

The wait is over, we've finally seen Zee's wheels

Congrats on getting your new wheels, they look awesome

Can't wait to see them at Donnington

Ifraz

nice wheels mr craig david.

Yeah dude. Real nice shoes fo yo l'il girly there.....