14's to 15's

1. Alexvtrmk1 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Newcastle Posts: 609 Saxo Mk1 VTr Blue

   #1 3rd February 2009, 20:13

   Hi all,
   just a quick question. I have a mk1 VTr with VTr 14" alloys on with 55 tires, its lowered 40mm all around,
   Would putting 15" alloys with 45 tires on make my car higher and affect my handleing at all? The 15's will be slightly wider alloys aswell....cheers
2. steviee90 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Torrance, Glasgow Posts: 1624 03 Saxo VTR

   #2 3rd February 2009, 20:20

   i dont think 15"s would make too muchdifference, would still fit although uv lowered it. Wouldnt make it noticably higher , if u were to go for 15" ud need 195/45/15 tyres. 15s r best for handling imo, anything bigger and it makes it worse, on a saxo anyway, it will only really affect handling if u get shit tyres, so make sure u get something good like toyo proxes or eagle F1s
3. Alexvtrmk1 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Newcastle Posts: 609 Saxo Mk1 VTr Blue

   #3 3rd February 2009, 20:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by steviee90 i dont think 15"s would make too muchdifference, would still fit although uv lowered it. Wouldnt make it noticably higher , if u were to go for 15" ud need 195/45/15 tyres. 15s r best for handling imo, anything bigger and it makes it worse, on a saxo anyway, it will only really affect handling if u get shit tyres, so make sure u get something good like toyo proxes or eagle F1s

   yeah 195 thats what they are,,,,tires aint that good though...cheap it couldnt make that differnce. A hope not lol
4. Alexvtrmk1 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Newcastle Posts: 609 Saxo Mk1 VTr Blue

   #4 3rd February 2009, 20:26

   Anyone else have different answers on what they think, just to help me out more n more lol cheers
5. steviee90 Established Member Joined: Jan 2009 Torrance, Glasgow Posts: 1624 03 Saxo VTR

   #5 3rd February 2009, 20:27

   if ur gonna upgrade to 15s, ur better off saving up for decent tyres, mite take you a bit longer but soo worth it
6. Alexvtrmk1 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Newcastle Posts: 609 Saxo Mk1 VTr Blue

   #6 3rd February 2009, 20:33

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by steviee90 if ur gonna upgrade to 15s, ur better off saving up for decent tyres, mite take you a bit longer but soo worth it

   Yeah some cheap tires are ooo.k but soon as its wet they SUCK lol a dont no il have to think about it, i just want peoples appinions at the moment theres 1 lol...any1 else please
7. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

   #7 3rd February 2009, 20:43

   get the better tires, its your safety at the end of the day, plus ur gonna be annoyed if you crash your car and then wish youudd put them better tires on.
8. Olly Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2008 Meerkat Harborough Posts: 2638 Saxo vtr mk 2

   #8 3rd February 2009, 20:44

   and the 195/45 should maintain the same rolling diameter i think.
9. Alexvtrmk1 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Newcastle Posts: 609 Saxo Mk1 VTr Blue

   #9 4th February 2009, 15:32

   Cheers for the help...