View Full Version : Pic request... Saloon with 15/16/17" wheels?
Danb1987
28-08-13, 10:52 PM
After some ideas in what size wheels suit a saloon, decided now my v6 brakes a huge I can't go for my original plan of banded 14s
So I need a feel of what size wheels to get thinking 17" will be ott 16" just right but dear tyre costs 15" to small?
Due to the round arches 17's are fine
Johnny A
28-08-13, 11:29 PM
The bigger the size wheel the higher the car (which is why most people think 17's look too big), so the bigger the lower. Trouble is the arch tubs start to complain with 7J's and massive lows, but being a saloon you have slight better clearance which is nice.
It's widely accepted that 16s are the best size for looks, 14s being best for handling and 15s being a nice balance of the two.
Johnny A
28-08-13, 11:33 PM
Here is a photoshop I did years ago of a nova dropped circa 100mm on 17's:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/564468_615091845189456_1717858577_n.jpg
15's
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/DSCF4345.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/DSCF4346.jpg
16's
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/CorsaNova/NovaSaloon/DSCF4479.jpg
blue_peg_16v
29-08-13, 08:14 AM
17s all day on a saloon
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/10072009135.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/12072009154.jpg
http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm71/richardmee/dick_mee_43a9f2e07ef511-1.jpg
Danb1987
29-08-13, 06:51 PM
I'm liking the look of the 17s to be honest td 1.2s are looking promising
Johnny A
29-08-13, 06:59 PM
Above picture shopped to add correct amount of lows:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1230099_10153139417650214_101732862_n.jpg
14's
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/shows178.jpg
15's
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/S7300244.jpg
16's
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a226/sclurgess/S7300075.jpg
Southie
29-08-13, 08:29 PM
Saloonys old saloon on 17's:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/Keiranova/100_0250.jpg
Southie
29-08-13, 08:32 PM
Another on 17's, really needed lowering:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/bobfrog/saloon%202/DSCF2261.JPG
Mine on 16s
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm146/saloondicko/2dea618608c759e6dd53e81bfdb472d4_zps4c7b618a.jpg
17s look the best imo
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm146/saloondicko/D2255C8A-838D-4894-BD3B-517930FA5200-3784-000003A6AB115B41.jpg
Johnny A
29-08-13, 09:06 PM
17s look the best imo
http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm146/saloondicko/D2255C8A-838D-4894-BD3B-517930FA5200-3784-000003A6AB115B41.jpg
Mim Raffinos! You filthy whore!!!
Saloony
29-08-13, 09:16 PM
Saloonys old saloon on 17's:
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b204/Keiranova/100_0250.jpg
17's, what planet are you on this week mork? Fecking 15's
It's the only way to roll Johnny
Southie
29-08-13, 09:18 PM
I was sure they were 17's lol oh well, It did look bloody high lol
Danb1987
29-08-13, 09:18 PM
If I knew how to do the 5 stud conversion cav turbos would be where it's at lol
But for now it will be something 16" or 17" and fairly cheap lol
Cheap normally doesn't look good though pal
Danb1987
29-08-13, 09:23 PM
I mean like td 1.2s etc pretty nice wheel but not overpriced really should get a decent set for £200 ish
I hate "cheap" wheels..... But due to maddogdaz my original plan of a marrakesh brown eurod saloon is out the window..
So now it will be a 90s themed clean rep on periodish wheels.
Saloony
29-08-13, 09:25 PM
Wasn't on coil overs then, plus it's on 50 profiles.
To be honest the wheels dont matter, its all about the lows
Danb1987
29-08-13, 09:27 PM
What offset should I be looking at?
My 15s that are on atm 15x6j et49 185 60 tyres are beyond touching the coilover :/
I'm thinking 7j et20-35 16/17 195 45 should be ok?
maddogdaz666
29-08-13, 10:28 PM
Mines brazil brown tho :)
I'm running 15" et28 with 165/50 tyres at the min. I've had to add camber all round now with how low I'm running it. But we're fine on avo coilovers on the lowest possible and -70 rear ish
I have had some BBS RX's 16" et 42 with 195/45 tyres on that did catch a little on knackard spax shocks and -60mm springs with no arch work. Ill try n find a pic
Danb1987
29-08-13, 10:38 PM
I love your car dude but I don't want to "copy" as such lol
I don't get why mine catches the standard wheels
The v6 brakes limit me to 15" minimum lol
maddogdaz666
29-08-13, 10:53 PM
http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af11/maddogdaz666/34AE8B5B-1E9D-4458-B571-122D01F7C18D-348-0000002A0CCFC634_zps21bfe930.jpg
At NATS 2012
The BBS RX's are for sale too ;)
maddogdaz666
29-08-13, 10:54 PM
Add some spacers if they're touching the coilovers
blue_peg_16v
30-08-13, 12:02 AM
My 17 are a 49 offset
Old ones werea 45 offset
Both running 205 40 17s
Danb1987
31-08-13, 12:50 AM
How much you wanting for the rx's dude? I've just sold a set off the cally I used the v6 out of lol
maddogdaz666
31-08-13, 10:19 AM
£150, they could do with a refurb, and the tyres are all legal, a couple only just.
I think they'd look cool refurbed in red to match your interior.
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