1.1 with VTR alloys?

1. dianahepworth L-plater Joined: May 2008 Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 66 Saxo 1.1LX

   #1 26th July 2009, 19:54

   Hey there,
   I'm just about to buy some standard VTR alloys for my 1.1, I was wondering if I need to alter anything regarding nuts/bolts etc.
   Any help would be appreciated asap!
   
   Thanks
2. user_31710 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Falmouth Posts: 609 mk2 clio 172 cup, mk3 golf gti, monkey bike

   #2 26th July 2009, 19:59

   i had vtr alloys on my saxo and i didnt have to alter any thing is your car a 4 or 3 stud mate ?
3. user_22543 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2008 Cornwall Posts: 4393 ZS

   #3 26th July 2009, 20:03

   As long as its not 3 stud like my 1.1 you should be fine
   
   Thats the only thing off the top of my head that may ruin your fun
4. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #4 26th July 2009, 20:06

   No it rubs on the arches at the back, they need to be slightly filed down / bent up, not a hard job.
5. Mcinabout Established Member Joined: May 2009 Worcester Posts: 2453 Saxo-1.1 forte MK2-posi blue-Flat Arch

   #5 26th July 2009, 22:25

   The only problem i had when i first bought my 'R' alloys(4stud) is that i had to get non tapered bolts as the standard one were tapered and the alloys were non tapered holes so i went to citroen to get them aswell as lock in wheel buts It may rub a tad but liek said before you may need to file them down or just roll the arches
6. P90PTS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 4154

   #6 27th July 2009, 22:38

   Should be a straight swap as long as they are 4 studs
7. dianahepworth L-plater Joined: May 2008 Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 66 Saxo 1.1LX

   #7 4th August 2009, 17:56

   Ok, so I've got the alloys, but with no nuts - I'll get them off ebay I think
   Any ideas for colours? I'm going to take them to the factory with me tomorrow and spray them up, I've got the quartz silver saxo. I can't quite decide whether to just stay silver all over, or maybe go for a gun metal kinda grey?
   Anyway, ideas would be much appreciated!
8. Eldridge Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2009 Aberystwyth Posts: 618 mk1 vanitien red flatarch!

   #8 4th August 2009, 18:02

   spray the alloys black in my opinion!!
9. blake1312 Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Bristol :D Posts: 929 Lexus is200

   #9 4th August 2009, 18:23

   black would look good
10. dianahepworth L-plater Joined: May 2008 Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 66 Saxo 1.1LX

    #10 7th August 2009, 15:22

    Well, you see, I colour coded all my trim a while back, so it's all silver, everything. I can't help but think that black would be a little harsh on the eye - i wanted a gun metal grey, but i'd have to buy the powder in. So I think I'm going for a dark silver(ish). Just a little darker than the bodywork.
    What can you tell me about tyres for these alloys? I've heard that Kumho KU31 is the way to go?
    What's the garage telling me about centerless alloys for? He's saying he can't fit tyres on these alloys, cause they need a special machine?
11. Mango_Wes Established Member Joined: Oct 2008 Southend-On-Sea Posts: 1897 1.1 Forte VTR rep Mango 1.6 Gold VTS

    #11 7th August 2009, 15:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dianahepworth Well, you see, I colour coded all my trim a while back, so it's all silver, everything. I can't help but think that black would be a little harsh on the eye - i wanted a gun metal grey, but i'd have to buy the powder in. So I think I'm going for a dark silver(ish). Just a little darker than the bodywork. What can you tell me about tyres for these alloys? I've heard that Kumho KU31 is the way to go? What's the garage telling me about centerless alloys for? He's saying he can't fit tyres on these alloys, cause they need a special machine?

    Take your liners out and if its 4 stud all round they will fit.
    
    Make sure you pull them in using 1 bolt on top then 1 bolt in the opposite side to pull the wheel on then use the other 2 to fully lock the wheel in.
    
    They wheel, and should be tight.
    
    Mine fit a treat No rubbing here, as i just dropped down from 17" on my 1.1 lol
12. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

    #12 7th August 2009, 15:34

    are all 4 studs the same spacing? the reason why im asking this question is because i was gonna sell my vtr alloys to my mate but the spacings between each stud on his Starlet seemed to be too small. Could this be due to being the wrong wheel???
13. dankzy Established Member Joined: May 2009 Middlesbrough Posts: 1143 citroen saxo 1.1 forte orange mango :)

    #13 7th August 2009, 15:37

    i not sure about then vtr alloys but i getting vts for my forte and i need to get the bolts, there £40 from citroen, u get spare set aswell mind
14. dianahepworth L-plater Joined: May 2008 Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 66 Saxo 1.1LX

    #14 8th August 2009, 01:33

    Has anybody used the website www.camskill.co.uk to buy tyres from?
    I've just found it, and it looks really cheap!
15. dianahepworth L-plater Joined: May 2008 Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 66 Saxo 1.1LX

    #15 18th August 2009, 11:55

    OK, one last question!!
    Is it safe to buy the locking wheel nuts from ebay? they're like £6 a set on there, and citroen just quoted me £20.03 for 4.
    Also, should I get more bolts or can I just use the ones my steel wheels were on with?
    Any help would be appreciated
    Thanks x
16. MilburnJ Newbie Joined: Jul 2008 Kimpton (UK) Posts: 23 Saxo 1.1 MK2

    #16 18th August 2009, 14:16

    Ebay sould be ok, and Vtr alloys are Fine i got black 1s on my silver 1.1 mine where rubbing on my front springs because of the tyers they have on them atm, back wasant to bad unless had full car
17. dianahepworth L-plater Joined: May 2008 Glossop, Derbyshire Posts: 66 Saxo 1.1LX

    #17 18th August 2009, 15:02

    Ahh.
    I was just worried that the price might comprimise the quality.. Alright! Buying them now!
    Got my tyres of ebay - set of brand new KU31s for £129. And it's only about 15 miles away, and they'll fit them for free!
    Brilliant!!