Pip308
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After reading the thread below thought it'd be cool to get a poll going
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Adam_B
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what do you want to know for though? looks, way the car drives, tyre options?
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Jenko_Sport
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18's ftw!
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spikedjack
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16's i reckon =]
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Mobby
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quote:
Originally posted by spikedjack
16's i reckon =]
only on a corsa C 
15's FTW
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Sean-B
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people with 16s will say 16s, people with 15s will say 15s
pointless really
ps. 16s
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Adam C
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Depends what they are intended for, on a Corsa B I would go 15's to keep it handling well, but I do like Corsa B's slammed on a nice set of 16's, some cars suit different size wheels depending on the styling.
Personally Im going with 16's
My Arden Blue Astra GSi MK4 on BBS LM's Project Thread
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FruitBooTeR
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Never had a corsa with 16s only 15s on all of them and they handle well with the right suspension set up and tyres etc.
How well do they handle with 16s in comparison?
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Daimo B
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15"s for handling and performance
16"s for "best of both worlds"
17"+ for show whoares 
Had 15"s, 16"s looked better, but the same suspension on 15"s was VASTLY superiour!!!!!
17"s feel all wallowy and high, even if dropped 60mm odd.
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FruitBooTeR
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
Had 15"s, 16"s looked better, but the same suspension on 15"s was VASTLY superiour!!!!!
Thats what I wanted to know tbh Im thinking about 16s this time round but dont want to compromise handeling (road use only mind)
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Nick-S
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quote:
Originally posted by VXR
15"s for handling and performance
16"s for "best of both worlds"
17"+ for show whoares
Had 15"s, 16"s looked better, but the same suspension on 15"s was VASTLY superiour!!!!!
17"s feel all wallowy and high, even if dropped 60mm odd.
i gess you talking about corsa bs?
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Daimo B
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Yeah thats for Corsa B's. 
Can't comment on the others with experienced accuracy
Also the bigger the wheel size, the less speed at top end (with standard small block engines), as they simply don't have enough power. Acceleration also goes bye byes.
Ahhh i remember having plenty of plays on my 15"s with a guy on his brand new 18"s and new 1.6 Sport... He'd have me top end, but acceleration in gear was a minimally in my favour. Ton upwards and he'd have me though
[Edited on 04-03-2009 by VXR]
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Nick-S
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I only ment because my C on 17s dosent feel wallowy and high.
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gez bay
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if you want looks and handling get a 40 profile on 16's 
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N3CRO
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15's 
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flybikeslee
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22s
seriously though. 16s
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Ellis
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15's were better for handling in my expierience, but 16's steal it for me - seem to fill the arch just right
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LukeD
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personally think, if the wheels are an et49 offset fitment - then 16s for sure, its a winner with an healthy drop, and they fill the arches much better.
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ChrisBoom
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16"
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Col004
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ive got 15's but 16's are the best id say
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Daveskater
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16" with a 60mm drop does it for me. Just isn't the same without lowering, trust me
[Edited on 04-03-2009 by Daveskater]
Numberwang!
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saj_123
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quote:
Originally posted by Daveskater
16" with a 60mm drop does it for me. Juts isn't the same without lowering, trust me
Agree with that.
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Daveskater
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I didn't notice my spelling mistake until you quoted it
Numberwang!
Originally posted by AlunJ
I like you Dave, you are a man of men
Originally Whatapp'd by Neo
Dave's maybe capable of a drive-by cuddle
Look at my pictures
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DizzyRebel
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If you get the tyre profiles right you can get 16's to have nearly the same size outer diameter in which case the handling is the same, actually sharper with the 16's due to the lower profile tires.
Bigger wheels make the speedo under read and the car have more top end. smaller wheels make the speedo over read and give you less top end.
Wheel size is only half the story, it depends on the profile of the tire to determine the outer radius. IE a 14" wheel with 65 profile tires would have a larger outer circumference than a 15" wheel on 40 profile tires.
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l15ter
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quote:
Originally posted by Sean-B
people with 16s will say 16s, people with 15s will say 15s
pointless really
ps. 16s
had 15s and got 16s at the moment..have so say 16s are better for a corsa b
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