alloys?!?!?!

1. skeetah Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Wakefield Posts: 7 Silver Saxo 1.4 furio

   #1 23rd September 2008, 20:10

   I'm a newbie to car modding and jus bought a silver furio
   i guessed the first thing to do would be to smarten it up with some new alloys
   i've got about £400-£500 to spare on a new set of alloys
   i've seen so many recently n want them all jus cant try them on my car
   anybody got any advice on size and make etc?
   i'm thinkin along the lines of 15" or 16"'s?
2. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #2 23rd September 2008, 20:39

   after alloys lower it imo, sorry not sure what alloys are best
3. skeetah Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Wakefield Posts: 7 Silver Saxo 1.4 furio

   #3 23rd September 2008, 20:42

   yeah cheers mate
   was gonna get it lowered then tints
   wanna leave it kinda standard but smarten it up
   but who knows chances are i'll spend too much time on it if thats possible
4. Recovery Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Dunstable Posts: 2871 Lowww 172

   #4 23rd September 2008, 20:45

   15's or 16's would be perfect dude, you can pick up a nice set of vtr or vts wheels for a good price, then the spare cash you have left over get the lowering done
5. skeetah Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Wakefield Posts: 7 Silver Saxo 1.4 furio

   #5 23rd September 2008, 20:48

   yeah suppose but don't really wanna go for the vtr/s alloys wanted something else
   can afford the lowering aswell as the alloys hoping to get it all done in these next few weeks jus wanted to get the alloys sorted out first before i lower it etc see how well it sits
6. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #6 23rd September 2008, 20:50

   i think when it settles it 5mm lower i think, i could be wrong i ve just read about it etc
7. danfish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Surrey Posts: 220 Saxo VTR

   #7 24th September 2008, 11:41

   Vts Wheels
8. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #8 24th September 2008, 13:16

   you want them for looks or for track????
9. Sax-Lee Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Bognor Regis, W.Sussex Posts: 506 Ice Grey VTS

   #9 24th September 2008, 14:19

   Black Pro Race 1.2 ftw
10. Ben Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2007 Chesterfield Posts: 5469 Ecoboost

    #10 24th September 2008, 14:21

    15" is the perfect height matey. Imo anyway!
11. skeetah Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Wakefield Posts: 7 Silver Saxo 1.4 furio

    #11 24th September 2008, 20:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR you want them for looks or for track????

    well i jus want them for looks as the trims i have now are shagged and wheel trims arent the way forward lol
12. holman Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 saltash cornwall Posts: 109 saxo east coast 1.1! mango wagon!

    #12 24th September 2008, 21:01

    the tyre shop near me said 'its a pain in the arse to get tyres for 16inch wheels' duno y it would be, confused me a lil but oh well.
    av a look on http://www.europerformance.co.uk/ thers a fair selection
13. skeetah Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Wakefield Posts: 7 Silver Saxo 1.4 furio

    #13 24th September 2008, 21:16

    sweet cheers dude
14. Finest_City Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2008 BRISTOL! Posts: 297 2001 Saxo Furio 1.4

    #14 24th September 2008, 21:22

    I think you would be able to get some alloys and lower about 40-50mm for £500, might be tight but manageable just gotta find a bargain on some alloys
15. Sammy-Boy Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2008 Spalding, Lincolnshire Posts: 5049 Posi Blue Citroen Saxo 1.1 Mk2

    #15 24th September 2008, 21:31

    Depends where you get it lowered as different places charge different prices
16. skeetah Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Wakefield Posts: 7 Silver Saxo 1.4 furio

    #16 24th September 2008, 21:38

    still searchin for some the ones already been mentiones personally i dont think they'd suit the car.. jus wonderin with 15's and lowered 40-50mm will it rub at all with 195/45/15 will ther be any rubbing?
17. holman Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 saltash cornwall Posts: 109 saxo east coast 1.1! mango wagon!

    #17 24th September 2008, 21:48

    doubt it, my m8 has a 106 with 16's and lowered 50 and his seems fine... but might depend on the suspension kit?
18. skeetah Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Wakefield Posts: 7 Silver Saxo 1.4 furio

    #18 24th September 2008, 21:57

    what about 195/50's found a set of alloys and 195/50/15's for £399 with lockin nuts
    jus curious whether to buy them and if i'll be able to lower it 40mm with no problems