Alloys

  1. Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 Blackpool Posts: 28 My first car=]
    #1
    When buying alloys my uncle said to me for your saxo you will need lower profile tyres,
    is this true and can anyone explain why? and would it do damage doing other wise
  2. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz
    #2
    dont have to be low profile, but it depends how wide the alloys are, as the vtr wheels arnt all that wide, but most aftermarket ones are 195's which most ppl get 45/50 profile tyres on, this keeps the ride hight of the car about the same as with normal wheels and big profile tyres on.
  3. Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 Blackpool Posts: 28 My first car=]
    #3
    so if i didnt get low profile tyres it would only effect the ride height?
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Sep 2007 Jail - Whitby Posts: 15034 520bhp Honda Jazz
    #4
    and you would probably roll onto the sidewalls quite abit.

    but whats the problem with low profile tyres, they dont cost anymore?

    can get budget tyres for 35 quid fitted

    also look alot better on the wheel, not sure of the biggest profile for 195's
  5. Newbie Joined: Oct 2007 Blackpool Posts: 28 My first car=]
    #5
    ahh reet cheers
  6. Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Bolton Posts: 1300 Mauritius blue VTR
    #6
    your uncle probably means if you're getting a bigger than standard rim size you'll need to adjust the profile accordingly... he's correct - the same goes for any car when increasing the rim size unless you want it to make your speedo even more incorrect and possibly have the issue of the tyres rubbing.

    with 185 wheels and 14" rims you need a 55 profile (vtr rims)

    with 195 and 15" you need 45 profile (vts rims)

    16's run on a 40 profile i think

    17's well... you shouldnt be puttin them on a saxo lol