17 inch alloys on saxo's

1. stu124 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Spalding Posts: 456 saxo vtr

   #1 6th June 2009, 19:54

   i would like 17's on my saxo. it lowered 40mm. will it change the speedo? will i make any difference to the car? thanks
2. saxo_owner_11 Newbie Joined: Nov 2008 Ashby-de-la-Zouch Posts: 27 1.1 Forte Mk2 (Icelandic Grey)

   #2 6th June 2009, 20:29

   to find out how much the speedo will change use a calculator on the net such as:
   
   http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
   
   it will convert the % difference between the stock and new tyres and wheels and will tell you how far out your speedo will be.
   
   as for actually fitting the 17s, from what ive read on here i think it is possible but you will need to do some work on the arches. not 100% sure what work needs to be done bt im sure someone on here will be able to help you with that part.
3. smith92 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 South Wales - Bridgend Posts: 314 posi furio

   #3 7th June 2009, 01:33

   Not overly sure but my friend thinks his Speedo isn't correct and again I'm not sure if he has had work on the arches but his 17's make the turning circle awful lol, look nice though.
4. vts_nico Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 belgium Posts: 472 black Mk2 VTS

   #4 7th June 2009, 02:58

   16's are about the limit for driving problem free.
   17's will probably rub at full lock if you're not doing any mods to the arches.
5. AlexN Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Swindon Posts: 1054 VTR, EP3, S2000

   #5 7th June 2009, 10:29

   17s are a bit to big really, a friend has them on a standard vtr and it rubs badley on full lock and with people in the back
   better off with 15/16's
6. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

   #6 7th June 2009, 10:44

   I use to 'roll on 17s', but the performance was really shit, so i've put 15"s on and its miles better.
   
   IMO 17's too big for saxos..
   
   I'm down about 45mm
   
   and they used to rub whenever i had people in the back or on full lock.
7. user_34700 Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Torquay Posts: 411 wicked red vtr

   #7 7th June 2009, 20:00

   i think it does make your spedo say your going slower than you are. but can you have 17s on a saxo and lower it ......... i want to put some on mine but i dont know if i have people in the back will they rub ? thanks joe
8. mrmattholmes Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2005 Thirsk, North Yorkshire United Kingdom (England) Posts: 718 saxo vts, skyline r33 2.5turbo, ibiza cupra 1.8t

   #8 7th June 2009, 20:06

   yeah, if you get the right offset etc you can fit 17"s without rears rubbing, may take abit of arch work.
   
   I have 19"s on my saxo and they are fine
9. Andyracer L-plater Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 82

   #9 7th June 2009, 20:11

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by saxo_owner_11 to find out how much the speedo will change use a calculator on the net such as: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html it will convert the % difference between the stock and new tyres and wheels and will tell you how far out your speedo will be. as for actually fitting the 17s, from what ive read on here i think it is possible but you will need to do some work on the arches. not 100% sure what work needs to be done bt im sure someone on here will be able to help you with that part.

   Useful thanks
10. miamibluebaby Established Member Joined: May 2009 Ellesmere (Shropshire) Posts: 1044 superchared 106 gti

    #10 11th June 2009, 14:10

    i wouldnt bother with anything over 16s tbh every bump they scrub to death you usually have to remove the arch liner then rust will set in and it aint a good look imo
11. redsaxo22 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2009 lanark Posts: 108 saxo vtr 99,mgf 2001,saxo forte,vaux corsa,cant fi

    #11 13th June 2009, 14:20

    get 15's!! 17's will be a ballache and and the ride (which is already bad enough) will be made more IMO. 15's for performance, 16's for look/performance and 17's for showing off is my rule of thumb.
12. hazzer321 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Norfolk Posts: 375 Saxo 1.1 LX, Ford Focus 1.8 Collection

    #12 14th June 2009, 23:38

    saxo is too small to have 17's imo, 16's maximum but i recon 15's look best not too big not too small
13. JAM Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 A19 Posts: 1818 ClioSport 197

    #13 14th June 2009, 23:42

    check my progress thread