VTR Wheels good handling?

  1. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 52
    #1
    Do vtr wheels offer plenty of grip when cornering, ive got vts wheels atm with a couple buckled, i have a full set of vtr wheels in good nick considering whether to just swap or search for some vts alloys????
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  2. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti
    #2
    All about the tyres.
  3. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Canvey Island Posts: 383 2 16'v Saxo vtr's
    #3
    As above makes no difference all about tyres.

    I've found that theres a bigger range of tyres for 15 inch wheels and are often cheaper.
  4. Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2014 Aberdeen Posts: 149 2003 Saxo VTR
    #4
    Yep, tyres make the difference.

    But I think what you're asking is: If you had the exact same tyres on a 14" and 15" rim, would having the extra inch be beneficial?

    My guess is, yes?

    14": 185/55
    15": 195/45

    Lower profile and wider contact on the road would suggest more grip. Correct me if I'm wrong.
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  5. L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Posts: 52
    #5
    Of course a wider lower profile tyre is going to offer more grip, but are standard vtr wheels capable of allowing you to push your car to the limit through corners and be confident or is this why most people get rid of vtr wheels because they dont offer much in terms of handling?
  6. Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Canvey Island Posts: 383 2 16'v Saxo vtr's
    #6
    Most people get rid of VTR wheels because they don't like how they look.

    The wheels themselves will make no difference in the handling.
  7. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2010 South Wales Posts: 3078 ZX 16v, 205 GTI, 309 Goodwood, 405 MI16.
    #7
    they are lighter, more sidewall = more flex on the limit before heading hedgebound.