Alloys?

1. Marcgreenaway Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Blackpool Posts: 14 Saxo Vtr mk2

   #1 7th November 2006, 10:41

   Hi guys, just a quick question. I have decided to start modding my vtr and want to start with alloys. It is completely standard other than a magnex back box. Will i be able to fit 17's on it without changing the arches? Thanks.
2. hesslevtr Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: May 2004 Hull (England) Posts: 18709 1.6 vtr

   #2 7th November 2006, 10:50

   you will need to trim the arches remove arch liners etc
   
   the lower you go the more work needed
   
   also try get low profile tyres
3. Marcgreenaway Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Blackpool Posts: 14 Saxo Vtr mk2

   #3 7th November 2006, 10:52

   ok cheers mate
4. srcnix Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 UK, England, Hampshire Posts: 4081 No car

   #4 7th November 2006, 11:11

   Is there any particular reason you want to go for 17s on your Saxo?
   
   I was thinking 17s when I first started getting into the modding scene (haven't actually done any mods to my baby yet) but then I thought on a Saxo 17s look too big.
   
   I basically class 16s as the biggest option on a Saxo and 15s being right there.
5. scook Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2005 Newbury United Kingdom (England) Posts: 741 Saxo VTS (Mrk 2)

   #5 7th November 2006, 11:18

   IMO 17" look good, once the archwork is done properly you shouldnt encounter that many problems, If you are going to lower it 2 (i will look stupid if you dont to be honest) then make sure you bend the PAS pipe.
6. Colin Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2006 Banbury Posts: 4623 Saxo Rally Car Evo 6

   #6 7th November 2006, 11:22

   get 15s. 17s look silly. But if you have to have big wheels, then get 16s.
7. R4T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4630

   #7 7th November 2006, 11:25

   as above 17s look silly definately go for 16s
8. Dan Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2003 Middlesbrough United Kingdom (England) Posts: 23676 Seat Leon FR

   #8 7th November 2006, 12:21

   In my opinion 17's can be ok on the right car. 16's are not big at all. They are the perfect size.
9. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #9 7th November 2006, 12:27

   17's rock! Just make sure you choose your design wisely. I've seen 17's that look huge on saxos and others that look just right
10. Marcgreenaway Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Blackpool Posts: 14 Saxo Vtr mk2

    #10 8th November 2006, 10:41

    yeah may consider 16" instead. Thanks for your help guys.
11. Marcgreenaway Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Blackpool Posts: 14 Saxo Vtr mk2

    #11 8th November 2006, 12:23

    what is all this sh*t about offset and p.c.d? apparently the vtr offset is 16 or somethin but loads of alloys are like 35? what happens if i dont buy wheels with the same offset? sorry to keep askin and bein a pain in the arse!!
12. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

    #12 8th November 2006, 12:26

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Marcgreenaway what is all this sh*t about offset and p.c.d? apparently the vtr offset is 16 or somethin but loads of alloys are like 35? what happens if i dont buy wheels with the same offset? sorry to keep askin and bein a pain in the arse!!

    ET is offset. For a soxo you want ET15/16. If the wheels you're lookin at are ET35 you will want 20mm hubcentric spacers to make them fit.
    
    pcd is the distance between the bolts that hold the wheel on. Most citroen/pug/ford are 4x108, which means 4 stud, 108mm apart
    
    Hope that helps
13. Marcgreenaway Newbie Joined: Jun 2005 Blackpool Posts: 14 Saxo Vtr mk2

    #13 8th November 2006, 12:31

    are they just the spacers that u can buy from car accessory shops?