What Size Alloys?

1. derbysaxo Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 312 Mk 7 Fiesta Zetec

   #1 13th June 2008, 15:50

   Got a flat arch, just wondering what size alloys should I buy for it, 15's or 16's, which would look best?
2. lavo-vts Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 derbyshire Posts: 3515 mk1 vts (ETW Mercury Grey)

   #2 13th June 2008, 15:52

   if its lowered then 15's. as the rear will rub like hell. you will need your year arch rolling or cutting if its lowered
3. brianS Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 adelaide Australia prev. maidenhead (England) Posts: 1866

   #3 13th June 2008, 15:52

   15's will fit easier (may still need the rear lip grinding away though due to the increase in size and width)
4. derbysaxo Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 312 Mk 7 Fiesta Zetec

   #4 13th June 2008, 16:08

   its not lowered, and i dont think i am planning on lowering it....
5. brianS Established Member Joined: Oct 2004 adelaide Australia prev. maidenhead (England) Posts: 1866

   #5 13th June 2008, 16:13

   will look like even more of a tractor than it does already then if you fit 15s/16s
6. user_22749 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 N.Wales Posts: 7746 e46 M Sport

   #6 13th June 2008, 16:17

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by derbysaxo its not lowered, and i dont think i am planning on lowering it....

   19" Amir Kahn alloys...
   
   nah...go for 14/15 and slamm it
7. Saxo_Stuey L-plater Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 60

   #7 14th June 2008, 17:06

   i had 15's on my 1.1 flat arched saxo and if i had too much weight in the back they rubbed although you can bash in this little metal lip and stop it. would have had problems is i lowered it though... sold it before i had the chanse lol
8. Jimmy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2006 Suffolk Posts: 7551 N/A 200bhp+ per ton 106 gti

   #8 14th June 2008, 17:36

   16's
9. Grant Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Barry Posts: 841 2002 1.1 Desire

   #9 14th June 2008, 17:40

   im just gonna buy some 15's (hopefully)
   
   i got a 1.1 flat arch n i doubt ill have many people in the back lol
10. SamW Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2007 Stockton-on-tees Posts: 3484 Tuna Can

    #10 14th June 2008, 17:44

    15" rub with 3 in the back or two large people, grind away the lip and get it dropped 40mm on the rear
11. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

    #11 14th June 2008, 17:48

    I have 15's and the rear of mine is lowered 40mm, have problems with rubbing, check my progress thread to see what it looks like
12. Ashleyp Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2008 Bedford & Manchester Posts: 17504

    #12 14th June 2008, 17:51

    alloys on an un-lowered flat arch = big no no imo
13. steve_335 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2007 Wickford, ESSEX Posts: 3094 citroen saxo 1.1 VW polo 1.4 16v Fiesta 1.25

    #13 14th June 2008, 17:54

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AshleyPrigmore alloys on an un-lowered flat arch = big no no imo

    they are not that bad mate, i had them on mine for a while before i got it lowered, admittly (sp) doesnt look too bad, but it's not worst thing in the world
14. alpine_saxo L-plater Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 31

    #14 15th June 2008, 17:10

    
15. alpine_saxo L-plater Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 31

    #15 15th June 2008, 17:11

    
16. alpine_saxo L-plater Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 31

    #16 15th June 2008, 17:13

    hey jus above is my vtr the wheels are off a c2 vts 195 45 16 at the back ther ok jus the fronts rub a bit on the inner wot do u recomend ppl??? spacers????? cheers
    
    kris