Alloy question

1. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #1 12th June 2007, 21:03

   I've got a 1.1i saxo 3 stud unfortunately. Are the only alloys i can fit 3 stud or can i get the ones that have around 8 holes?
2. streakofpiss Frequent Poster Joined: May 2007 South Yorkshire Posts: 687

   #2 12th June 2007, 21:31

   Although i'm not 100%, i'm pretty sure the only ones that fit are actual 3 stud ones... Sh*te init? (Fellow 1.1 owner )
   
   Haha think i'm gona get my steelies sprayed gloss black or white, there's just such a limited choice, and they're damn expensive! Plus I think steelies look the shit.
3. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #3 12th June 2007, 21:32

   Yeah its canny crap cheapest ive seen is around 395ish and dont fancy splashing out on a 1.1
4. tazmania_0345 Established Member Joined: Mar 2007 birmingham Posts: 1382 Saxo/1.1 X - Dead Saxo/1.4 Westcoast - Dead Saxo

   #4 13th June 2007, 00:25

   guys i had this problem with my old 1.1 you have 3 options
   
   1) live with steelies and put some trims on
   
   2) pay some stupid prices for 3 stud alloys
   
   3) or change your hubs which would make your car a 4stud with a very wide choice range
5. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #5 13th June 2007, 14:28

   Hm i've considered the 4 stud conversion but aint got a clue where to start what i'd need prices etc.. Anyone got anymore info please?
6. James Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Hull Posts: 11909 Beeeemer

   #6 13th June 2007, 16:05

   There is allot of work involved if you plan on doing it yourself,
   
   Take a look in the thread willsy made, he has converted a 1.0 into a vtr/s model.
7. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #7 13th June 2007, 16:06

   I'd rather get it done professionally, any ideas on how much a garage would charge?
8. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

   #8 13th June 2007, 16:16

   tehrea are a good few wheels on ebay for 3 stud fitment, have a look at the toora alloys
9. reddysaxo Regular Poster Joined: May 2007 Sunderland Posts: 269 1.1 saxo desire

   #9 13th June 2007, 16:19

   Thanks Predator there nice wheels but only come in sets of one as far as i can see
10. mr_mason Infrequent Poster Joined: Dec 2006 Preston Posts: 130 Pug 106 - Escort - Saxo VTR

    #10 13th June 2007, 16:56

    Change the hub my friend if you can't find the wheels you want.
    
    There are many How-To-Guides spread over the net.
    
    If not take it to a garage. You can get some 40stud hubs from a scrap yard to save your pennies. (make sure they are suitable though).
    
    Garage should fit them no probs.
11. Bondie Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2006 Bristol Posts: 3200 Slammed Corsa SXI

    #11 13th June 2007, 17:00

    I considered changeing my hub to 4 stud but i cnt see the point if you are keeping your engine 1.0 or 1.1 i could ubder stand if you were goin to put a bigger engine in. If you look often enough you will find a cheap set of 3 stud alloys.
    
    Bondie