18" Alloys

[ColinM]

Would it be alright to fit 18" alloys to my S Type 3.0 S 2004, I am Looking at R342S BBS Monaco alloy Wheels, I presently have 17" wheels 

fitted. And could I get a great deal on 4 New tyres for same from someone in the Club.

many thanks for your previous helps I have received.

[Old Peter]

Hi Colin,

I have 18" alloys on my S type which were on the car when it came out of the factory in 2007. The do give a good ride.

tyres often come down to a personal choice, and you will get a lot of good suggestions from embers who have used various makes.

There was a survey some years ago that gave tyre ratings, with Goodyear and Vredestein coming out at the top end. ,   but I have heard that Nexens are good tyres and there are quite a few others that get good reports and are not as expensive.

Regards,

Peter.

[Russ68]

Like Peter I have 18's, not sure anyone in the club sells tyres, but 185/40/18 is probably what you need. I've just gone for a couple of Nexen N'Fera which tested and reviewed well 

[Simjag]

My 18" rims -

[A11OGE]

My 'S'  XS came with 18 inch as standard.

BTW SIMJAG - do you know the name for the style of your wheels?

[dattrike]

They look like Mercury alloys, lovely wheels 😊

[A11OGE]

spot-on dattrike as perfect match

[Claws]

Hi Colin

Mine are 18" Indianapolis BBS Split rims 

[Simjag]

19 hours ago, dattrike said:

They look like Mercury alloys, lovely wheels 😊

Yes they are called Mercurys!

[Relph1970]

Got 19 inch Zito CRS on 235/35/ZR19 😊😊

[Russ68]

Nice one Malcolm, looking good!

I've been considering a boot spoiler, I think it'll finish off the back end nicely. Did you fit that one yourself and is it based on the STR one or something aftermarket? If anyone has any knowledge regarding options for boot spoilers, I'd be interested.

I'll post up a picture of the staggered Vulcan 18's I have once I have the new rears sprayed and fitted 

[Relph1970]

Mines a 200 sport so im guessing it was always on there but I maybe wrong but yeah it does finish the rear end off nicely, gives her that hunkered down mean look but still beautiful. But arent all S Types beautiful 😊👍

[Russ68]

I agree, but I've always thought the rear view of mine was less than inspiring, which is why I've gone for the staggered STR rims and I'm considering the spoiler. Below it has the standard 185/40/18 Vulcans, but she will soon has 275/35's which will fill the arches out nicely 

 

[Relph1970]

She is a beauty my friend and for sure I would add a spoiler. Just something subtle to lift the back end 👍👍👍

 

[Russ68]

Thanks Malcolm! Although I like the way she goes as much if not more than what she looks like! 3.0 Sport with a manual box and constantly exceeding my expectations 

I'll start a new post re spoilers so as not to hijack Colin's post 

[Relph1970]

I ll check in on it im sure and have a read 👍

[Claws]

4 hours ago, Relph1970 said:

Mines a 200 sport so im guessing it was always on there but I maybe wrong but yeah it does finish the rear end off nicely, gives her that hunkered down mean look but still beautiful. But arent all S Types beautiful 😊👍

Small world Malcolm, mines a Sport 200 also.

Russ I believe the spoiler is based on the STR

Steve

[Old Peter]

My s type is not so beautiful today.  I managed to scratch and dent the offside passenger door when making a right turn and couldn't see the rather low bollard.  Booked in for Monday with a quote for £180 + VAT,

Peter.

[Relph1970]

OUCH sorry to hear that mate 😔

[Claws]

Hi Peter

dosent sound to bad then, thankfully!

Regards

Steve

[Old Peter]

Thanks, Guys.

The wheel refurbishment fund will just stretch to it, and when the Chancellor of the Exchequer send me the Winter Fuel Payment [if he does]  the Bank Balance will see me through Christmas.

Peter.

[Russ68]

Sorry to hear that Peter, hopefully she'll be good as ever after Monday!