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ed

 posted on 14th Nov 06 at 00:23

But you will loose out on acceleration...


ed

 posted on 14th Nov 06 at 00:22

quote:
Originally posted by Cupra Steve
quote:
Originally posted by Bullet Proof SRi
i assume you have done this, do yuo notice any difference in speed.

i realy cant see why there should be a difference coz there is not much difference in overall size with a 14 to a 17


there is quite a big difference in size mate!!!!!!
The main difference is the weight. The outside rolling radius is not much bigger with skinny tyres compared to the baloons they fitted to the Corsa as standard.


Morty123

 posted on 13th Nov 06 at 22:54

i did standard 14" to 15 " alloys noticed difference in speed


Cupra Steve

 posted on 13th Nov 06 at 17:59

and you would definately notice a difference in speed.


Cupra Steve

 posted on 13th Nov 06 at 17:58

quote:
Originally posted by Bullet Proof SRi
i assume you have done this, do yuo notice any difference in speed.

i realy cant see why there should be a difference coz there is not much difference in overall size with a 14 to a 17


there is quite a big difference in size mate!!!!!!


Jake

 posted on 19th Jul 05 at 23:35

acceleration will be slower. in my opinion 16s max unless your after building a show car


Bullet Proof SRi

 posted on 19th Jul 05 at 23:31

i assume you have done this, do yuo notice any difference in speed.

i realy cant see why there should be a difference coz there is not much difference in overall size with a 14 to a 17


ed

 posted on 19th Jul 05 at 23:11

Maybe, would depend on your car, wheel offset and tyre size though really. You will need to take the bolts off the inner arches at least in most cases, sometimes you might need to bang back a bit of metal or trim it off. You will want to lower the car 40mm really with 17's... Best thing to do is fit the wheels and see where it rubs.


Bullet Proof SRi

 posted on 19th Jul 05 at 23:07

i was told today by two local car mod shops that i could fit a se of 17s on my corsa 1994 1.4sri without doing any arch mods. and i could probably lower 30ml most, and it should styill be fine. ( may have to remove bolts though.

is this true anyone