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    the red R on coils redbrick?
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    I didn't have issues with the laser on 18s 225/40/18s

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    On the v70r I had 18x8 and 225 it rubbed horribly with the white lock stops fitted

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    I think 18" wheels look a bit oversized though you can get away with it if they're 18" Pegs with a very low profile tyre and the car is super low.
    17" wheels look pretty good.

    Not quite an 850, but you get the idea (17" wheels are the right size for the car, IMO) -


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    This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine



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    One more from the other side, my photo skills aren't up to much so apologise for the quality.


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    How can you seriously say they don't look too big? Not knocking your ride or your look but they aren't in proportion.

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    Quote Originally Posted by martybelfastt5 View Post
    the red R on coils redbrick?
    Yup. The first set of 850 KW V2's in the UK, was a horrible harsh bouncy ride. Now the Fiddy is on the same suspension (different kit) and set at the correct ride height it rides very well. Coilovers are great for going low but that isn't the best for ride quality or handling.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nealevo View Post
    Mine on 18s lasted approx 60 miles, rubbed like hell (it is quite low) and didn't quite look right. But that my opinion and I know nothing

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    Standard 17s work much better.

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    I think ive just found the love of my life also is that second photo at the heritage museum in gaydon? was down there last summer with my 850 parked on the grass too

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    18's for me most of the time



    These do look better here than on your 850 Neal



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    18x8J, 30et, 215/35/18s

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    cant decide to but 35s or go 17s think 35s will hurt the resale of the pegs and the more i look at them 17 td pro race are looking hot......on the team dynamics will i need 8j to clear porsche calipers? or will 7.5 suffice?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Redbrick View Post
    How can you seriously say they don't look too big? Not knocking your ride or your look but they aren't in proportion.
    The funny thing is ,when your stood in front of it they don't look big. It seems to be in photos the polished bit is all you see so they seem bigger. I wanted to go 19" centre lockers but didn't have time to sort them before we took the car to Austria.

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    Quote Originally Posted by coxy View Post
    This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine


    N8 RND thats my Old car

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    N8rnd 855r

    This is what she looked like on her 17's

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    Mines fitted with 205/45/17 and on coilovers lowered not excessively (tyres top of arches) and it rubs on switch backs more than I'd like.

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    Quote Originally Posted by coxy View Post
    This is mine running 8x18 rotiforms with a 215/35/18 tyre , its on air so the ride is fine


    That look gawjus.... Where did you get the air ride system from? as when I enquired no one did them. Plus nice wheels... Sorry Gav

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    My gul is lowered and running 215/45/17, I get no rubbing what so ever, with the 320s they act as a 3mm ish wheel spacer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by merc85 View Post
    N8 RND thats my Old car
    You were lucky you sold it when you did. My advice would be , don't use the mechanic who did the work on the car again.


 

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