will 17" fit

1. ingram Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 15

   #1 9th October 2009, 20:27

   hi all ive been offered some 17" alloys for my saxo vtr y reg , will they fit or will they rub , its running standard height ta chris
2. Ryan_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Oxford Posts: 345 1.1 Saxo Forte 2001

   #2 9th October 2009, 20:34

   You'll need spacers mate. i put 17" on my saxo and the back wheels are almost jammed ont he suspension strut. They are too wide basically, guessing they are 205/""/17?
3. ingram Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 15

   #3 9th October 2009, 20:47

   yes they are mate . so do u think i should leave it
4. Ryan_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Oxford Posts: 345 1.1 Saxo Forte 2001

   #4 9th October 2009, 20:49

   Well it's upto you mate, unless your up for buying some spacers to compensate for it. However the likelyhood of you having rubbing problems even with spacers is pretty risky when you have a full back seat, being 17" as apposed to 14"

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5. laurence Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 south west Posts: 798 03 black vtr :) RB FF 182

   #5 9th October 2009, 20:52

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ryan_ Well it's upto you mate, unless your up for buying some spacers to compensate for it. However the likelyhood of you having rubbing problems even with spacers is pretty risky when you have a full back seat, being 17" as apposed to 14"

   my mate had a 1.1 106 that that used rub with 15"s on with 2 pll in the back
6. Ryan_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Oxford Posts: 345 1.1 Saxo Forte 2001

   #6 9th October 2009, 20:54

   Yeah it's a bit of a problem, i'm having to think about whether my saxo is gonna rub when i lower it on 15"s, that or 14"
7. ingram Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 15

   #7 9th October 2009, 21:00

   when u say spacers do u mean which go on first then the alloy to make them wider
8. vtr-lad L-plater Joined: Feb 2009 Southampton Posts: 71 Mk1 Vtr in Green

   #8 9th October 2009, 21:08

   hi mate i just fitted a set ov 17s to my vtr and mines been decked 60mm on the front and 80 on the bk and they didnt fit so i went to motorworld and brought 20mm spacers and had to beat and roll the arches so they do fit but need a little work idealy u weill need the 20mm spacers and and xtra 3-5 mill spacers on the front as it rubs full lock on chaises and u need to move ur washer bottle as it rubs on that aswell but get a ford fiesta bottle and adapt it to fit as its square hope this helps mate if u need more info or advise pm me
9. ingram Newbie Joined: Oct 2009 Posts: 15

   #9 9th October 2009, 21:17

   mmm think it will be to much hassle ill just leave it i think , cheers chaps
10. chris84 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 durham Posts: 1218 02 black vts with nitrous!!

    #10 9th October 2009, 21:46

    Hia m8, ive fitted 17's to a mk2 vtr my self and it does include alot of work but its possible. If you can get hold of a saxo haynes manual it tells you step by step, you dont need to roll the arches you need to take the splash guards out and move the washer bottle forward a few inch then beat the inner front arches to get more turning circle. (carefull or you will fuck the wings up!!!!) Then pull out the plastic air duck boxing from the rear arches and cut away the bumper brackets and protruding metal brackets and other bits and pieces that you will notice. It took me and my mate about 6 hours to cut and grind everything back then seal and paint to protect it from rust. The back bumper stays on by the metal clips you will find ( i also drilled some small holes through the inside of the arch and bumper and held them together with black small tie wraps.) Take away everything possible and you can have a 60mm drop with 5 people and no rubbing!!! By the way the post off the person with the 1.1 obviously hasnt thought that his is a flat arch and not a vtr!!! This will save you about £300+ and you will be well happy if you dare do it!
11. chris84 Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 durham Posts: 1218 02 black vts with nitrous!!

    #11 9th October 2009, 21:48

    Also i forgot to say you only need spacers if the offset of the wheel isnt right. Some do some dont but the place you bought them should have told you. Hope this helps you m8
12. Ryan_ Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2009 Oxford Posts: 345 1.1 Saxo Forte 2001

    #12 11th October 2009, 00:40

    Chris84 mine hasn't actually got flat archs, VT kit on it
    
    
    
    thats it with 17"s
13. JAM Established Member Joined: Jul 2008 A19 Posts: 1818 ClioSport 197

    #13 11th October 2009, 00:45

    yes they will fit check my progress thread