handling on 14s

1. jamiep Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 S Wales Posts: 438 Citroen Saxo Westcoast

   #1 19th August 2006, 14:39

   Im hoping to lower my saxo 60mm soon but keeping the standard vtr alloys, what will the handling be like or should i just get 15s? cheers
2. Yates Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Pompey/Darlo Posts: 31546 MK1 - 1.1 Animal

   #2 19th August 2006, 14:55

   handling will be fine mate, more rubber on tyres remember, 14s i think are the best for handling
   
   altho down 60 im not sure handling will be as good as it would be at 40/50
   
   if you want give me good rep
3. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #3 19th August 2006, 16:15

   14s will be fine
   
   but it will be to low for great handeling 30 or 40 will be good
4. puzzledzippy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2005 woking United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3153 audi a4 2.8 quattro sport

   #4 19th August 2006, 16:17

   iam down 60 on standard vtr wheels and it handles really well
5. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #5 19th August 2006, 16:24

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by puzzledzippy iam down 60 on standard vtr wheels and it handles really well

   if you went in a saxo which had been properley set up you would change your mind
6. puzzledzippy Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2005 woking United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3153 audi a4 2.8 quattro sport

   #6 19th August 2006, 16:27

   there isnt much chance of that at the moment
7. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

   #7 19th August 2006, 16:33

   The SaxMax cars are lowered 60mm or more but no doubt have different torsion bars etc.
   
   Handling would be best on 14s. Because that is how it left the factory and how Citroen intended the car to be.
   With a lower profile tyre however, you can be more direct with cornering. Rather than the car rolling on the tyre. So more tyre does not neccessarily mean better handling, just different characteristics.
8. user_11067 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Ashford kent Posts: 3161 PoP! bAnG! pOp! BaNg!

   #8 20th August 2006, 11:16

   handaling is definately better on the smaller wheels. on my 17's she does like to slide a bit, and ofetn gets a bit twitchy with the back end
9. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

   #9 20th August 2006, 17:56

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by hesslevtr if you went in a saxo which had been properley set up you would change your mind

   mines down 60mm and 14's and it handles well, I take your point, down 60mm has its good points and bad, but for me its spot on, plus I have been in other cars with dif set ups
10. user_8040 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2005 MaDchester Posts: 8432 Vts

    #10 20th August 2006, 19:17

    im down 45mm and it handles really good and alot less likely to have the back end come out like lower cars.
11. Fredward Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 Surrey/New Zealand Posts: 715 205 GTaiii 1.9, 4.0 litre six pot Ford saloon :S

    #11 20th August 2006, 19:57

    But remember there are other issues with lowering 60mm, such as driveshaft wear.
12. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #12 20th August 2006, 20:46

    Good point, the driveshafts are at a severe angle and the bearings wear quickly.
13. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #13 20th August 2006, 20:48

    How quickly? Because I have just got myself a 60mm lowering kit on order and that worries me. Both my driveshafts and bearings are less than two months old how long will they last me?
14. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

    #14 20th August 2006, 20:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PosiWestcoast How quickly? Because I have just got myself a 60mm lowering kit on order and that worries me. Both my driveshafts and bearings are less than two months old how long will they last me?

    
    TBH mate, i really can't put a mileage figure on it. They won't wear rapidly though.
15. TU-Tuning Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2006 Bristol Posts: 16575 JP4urio, 306 DTurbo SportShed

    #15 20th August 2006, 20:57

    Lol good. That wasnt pleasant. Dont like big bills. Could'nt breathe. OH no.
16. YM03 Established Member Joined: May 2006 north east Posts: 1487 vtr mk2, posi blue

    #16 22nd August 2006, 11:57

    I've done 38000 miles on 60mm drop car is 3yr old, and I'm still on original shafts
17. S34MER East Midlands Joined: Jun 2006 Derby Posts: 8305 Skoda Fabia VRS

    #17 22nd August 2006, 14:55

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by hesslevtr if you went in a saxo which had been properley set up you would change your mind

    hessle your so so right well said mate!!!