Vts alloys on 1.1

1. creamcake Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Kent Posts: 180 Citroen Saxo MK2 Posi Blue 1.1 Citroen Saxo MK2 V

   #1 27th June 2009, 21:05

   I know its possible but if i put 15" vts alloys on a 1.1 saxo 4 stud, 14" standard, will i not be able to have anyone sitting in the back?
   
   I know i defo wont be able to lower it.
   
   thanks
2. Nij Yorkshire Joined: Apr 2008 Brighouse, W. Yorks Posts: 3699 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe Porsche 924

   #2 27th June 2009, 21:07

   you will be able to put people in the back, and lower it mate (though i would reccomend stiffer dampers for the rear if you lower it), you can always do some inner arch work, and it is a DIY job as long as your careful.
3. miamibluebaby Established Member Joined: May 2009 Ellesmere (Shropshire) Posts: 1044 superchared 106 gti

   #3 27th June 2009, 21:08

   ye mate doable go for it!
4. 3cott Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Rotherham Posts: 4614 Black mk2 vts

   #4 27th June 2009, 21:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by creamcake I know its possible but if i put 15" vts alloys on a 1.1 saxo 4 stud, 14" standard, will i not be able to have anyone sitting in the back? I know i defo wont be able to lower it. thanks

   Who told you that??
   
   You'll bee ok with 15's lowerd about 40mm(you could even go lower i think).. Will look sweet as well..
5. Davo106 Established Member Joined: Mar 2008 Corwen, North Wales. Posts: 1963 Megane R26

   #5 27th June 2009, 21:12

   Pretty sure Chiddy off 106oc was about -80 on cyclones (also 15")
6. creamcake Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2008 Kent Posts: 180 Citroen Saxo MK2 Posi Blue 1.1 Citroen Saxo MK2 V

   #6 27th June 2009, 21:16

   Ah sweet, thanks guys. Im gonna go for it.
   
   In the future im gonna look to do a engine conversion also 1.6 vts ooo yea =]
7. user_10418 Saxperience Addict Joined: Jun 2006 Wirral Posts: 13584 Wickerd red VTS MK2, Two tone VTS MK2,vvc Metro..

   #7 28th June 2009, 14:58

   Will be fine..........
8. user_10473 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jun 2006 Swansea Posts: 4946 Bianca White Peugeot 106 S2 Rallye, Saxo VTS

   #8 28th June 2009, 15:27

   You'll have rubbing on the inner lip of the rear arch. With people in the back, or going over certain bumps. Reasonably easy to cut off or bend out of the way.
   
   With added stiffer dampers you shouldn't get a problem.
   
   The rear arch of the flat-arch models are relatively narrow so it's the 195mm wide alloys that tend to cause problems.
9. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #9 28th June 2009, 15:33

   i had 15" compo's on my 1.1 and lowerd the back 65-70mm and it was fine, just filed down the outside lip of the arches
10. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #10 28th June 2009, 23:04

    my old 1.1 was on 16x7j rims and lowerd 55mm out back
    i just ground the arches off behind the plastic trim