Problems fitting VTR Alloys on my 1.1

1. JoshSmith Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Telford Posts: 181 Icelandic Furio

   #1 10th April 2012, 22:08

   Just snapped up some VTR alloys with new tyres for £60 from the scrap yard, got the locking nuts and the longer nuts with the alloys. When i fit the rear alloys on they are very close to the arms and other things around the wheel? is this right or will i need spacers to bring the alloys away slightly.The alloys are off a phase 1 saxo but mine is a phase 2, is this the problem?
   
   Thanks
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 10th April 2012, 22:14

   I think i`m correct in saying that there are 2 different types of vtr wheels bolts IE ones for earlier models & ones for latter models,this may be your problem.
3. JoshSmith Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Telford Posts: 181 Icelandic Furio

   #3 10th April 2012, 22:20

   so the bolts are the problem? i just seems as if the alloys i have are slightly too deep and look as if they will catch when rolling. If i fit 10mm spacers, do you think this will solve the problem? Also is there any problem with replacing 13" for 14"? Ive heard that it can mean your speedo is out slightly after.
   
   I Apologise for these mountains of questions but just need to know some things
4. kennym1987 Established Member Joined: Sep 2007 Armadale, West Lothian Posts: 1230 flatty 16v sleeper and a regular vts

   #4 10th April 2012, 23:45

   i would just get some 5mm spacers mate with the standard wheel nuts. i have 'vtr fitment' wheels on my car and had to put some extra spacers on the rear as i had the same problem as you. i think its the fact that lesser model saxos have rear drums which don't poke out as much as the disk setup so the wheels sit further in
5. JoshSmith Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Telford Posts: 181 Icelandic Furio

   #5 10th April 2012, 23:48

   okay mate, i thought that this would solve it tbh just needed confirmation from someone else. Are there any specific spacers i would need?
6. mlawlan69 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2010 leeds Posts: 4389 MCS R53 S/C 16v furiooo

   #6 10th April 2012, 23:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by JoshSmith okay mate, i thought that this would solve it tbh just needed confirmation from someone else. Are there any specific spacers i would need?

   i have 20mm hub centric spacers on my furio drum and tbh they are absolutely spot on, i think the drums are actually about 15-20mm shorter than disk beams so looks much better.
7. JR-Model-Tech L-plater Joined: Jul 2011 Willenhall - West Midlands Posts: 70 Citreon Saxo 1.0

   #7 11th April 2012, 10:15

   The vtr's on my 1.0 are extremely close to the rear axle and inner arches
8. JoshSmith Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2011 Telford Posts: 181 Icelandic Furio

   #8 11th April 2012, 10:22

   are they? have they caused you any problems as of yet?
9. user_55085 L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Howden Posts: 70 Saxo VTS

   #9 11th April 2012, 13:29

   not sure if its similar but I put GTI raptors on a 1.1 Indy 106, these need 10mm spacers otherwise it rubbed on the arms and rear shocks, as for the speed issue it hardly changes as I presume the wheel thickness is smaller? there are some websites out there that advise what the MPH difference would be, but unless your going silly size then it remains pretty much the same