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1. wellsy Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Devon Posts: 847 Mazda rx8 turbo

   #1 16th October 2007, 00:45

   I have a mk2 saxo vtr which is lowered by 60mm all round. now i need to settle this................can i fit 17" rims on it?
2. Emma_ZS Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Lincolnshire Posts: 8845 1. Mk2 Posi Furio 2. Fiesta Zetec S

   #2 16th October 2007, 00:46

   no not really, would need alot of arch work and even raised abit, in my opinion. 16s max!
3. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #3 16th October 2007, 00:47

   you can yes, but its gonna need alot of work. down 60mm
   
   
4. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #4 16th October 2007, 00:48

   Simple answer is yes - if you are prepared to do some work and sacrifice your full lock.
   
   Search through my progress thread (just search for saxo180 progress) and you will see my car on 17s with a 50 mm drop and still room for more because I spent a lot of money and time getting it right!
   
   
5. wellsy Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Devon Posts: 847 Mazda rx8 turbo

   #5 16th October 2007, 00:49

   i was wonderin because the inside of the arches just seem to be plastic panels. i wasnt sure if it would need a lot of work if i ripped them out
6. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #6 16th October 2007, 00:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by wellsy i was wonderin because the inside of the arches just seem to be plastic panels. i wasnt sure if it would need a lot of work if i ripped them out

   
   Need to remove the rear arches, most of the fronts,
   cut off rear bumper mounts and relocate them elsewhere,
   trim rear bumper and arches,
   washer bottle needs moving forward,
   horn needs moving
   
   plus more................
7. Wayne Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2007 Powys Posts: 15348 Icelandtic Grey Citroen Saxo VTS 53 Turbo

   #7 16th October 2007, 11:58

   they will fit bit as said above you will to do some work to the arches.
8. tommyballVTR L-plater Joined: Feb 2007 Scunthorpe Posts: 75 1)Metro GTi 1.6 - Stolen 2)Saxo VTR 1.6 - Current

   #8 16th October 2007, 12:25

   mines been lowered 50mm and i got 16s on it once and it was god dam awful to drive...and it scrapped everywhere....dont do it mate
9. Hopcraft Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2006 Northampton Posts: 5957 ED30

   #9 16th October 2007, 12:30

   tommy you obviously had the wrong profile wheels, because you can fit 16's with 40 profile wheel down 60 and its ok !