What size alloys are these and how low?

1. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 21st July 2007, 12:27

   Alright folks,
   Im wondering what size alloys these are? Im looking to buy alloys this week and the massive question is.....what size? and how low to go? Im wanting dare V2's or ultraleggeras in 16's or 17's.....what yu guys recommend size wise and how low to lower it?
   
   I want to fill the arches but keep it looking nice nd not like a tractor
   
   
   thanx guys
   
   
2. dannyjay Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 Retford, Notts Posts: 5491

   #2 21st July 2007, 12:30

   You answered your own question;
   
   

   Quote:

   I want to fill the arches but keep it looking nice nd not like a tractor

   16s with 40 profile tyres down 55/60mm.
3. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #3 21st July 2007, 12:30

   can't see a picture of the wheels or car so can't comment on that but here is Dannys on 16s down 60mm all round which is basically what Danny just said with a picture
   
   
4. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

   #4 21st July 2007, 12:39

   would 17s down low look daft or what? il be honest with you guys,im just 17 and money for alloys dont come to easy and il be heartbroken if i get alloys that are too big or dont look right.......spoils my wee baby eh so what u think?
5. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #5 21st July 2007, 12:42

   get 16s on 40 profile tyres, slam it 60mm and job done. 17's look massive!
6. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

   #6 21st July 2007, 12:46

   cheers bud. glad sm1 gave me a straight answer lol. so 16's on 40 profile! when it comes to lowering it, am i better to buy a spring and damper kit r just lowering springs? il try n gt tht pic up 4 u to se how i meant up on my 1st comment.
   
   
7. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

   #7 21st July 2007, 12:46

   http://s196.photobucket.com/albums/a...ent=mycar1.jpg
8. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

   #8 21st July 2007, 12:48

   i'd say they are 17s about 60 on front and probs about 80 or so on rear.
   
   i'd get a full kit, springs and dampers if your going 60mm
9. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

   #9 21st July 2007, 12:55

   with 16's and 40 profile,will i need much archwork? i agree when u say 17's look big,16's on 40 profile are a very tastey choice! So if I was lowering 60mm,could u please recommend a spring and damper kit?
10. Baz Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2005 Coventry Posts: 17782 Fiesta ST150

    #10 21st July 2007, 12:56

    Danny hasn't done any arch work on his, so you can get away with none, but you may need to do a little bit of arch work. How much you got to spend on a full kit?
11. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

    #11 21st July 2007, 12:59

    £300 max i suppose,might stretch if i have too.tht a reasonable price,or do i need to go higher?
12. matthewslee Established Member Joined: May 2007 DONCASTER Posts: 1213 saxo westy mk1 pug 206 skoda fibia vrs lupo gti

    #12 21st July 2007, 13:00

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by scott1990 cheers bud. glad sm1 gave me a straight answer lol. so 16's on 40 profile! when it comes to lowering it, am i better to buy a spring and damper kit r just lowering springs? il try n gt tht pic up 4 u to se how i meant up on my 1st comment.

    this are 17inc tws alloys i have the same on mine they look good on the car but they rub alot and i have decided to sell mine and go 4 15inc and drop another 10mm to 50mm all around
13. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

    #13 21st July 2007, 13:03

    what model are they mate i quite like them?
14. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

    #14 21st July 2007, 13:04

    i remember this car on ebay a while back and im sure they were 17" rims and it was lowered 60 maybe even alittle more than that.
15. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

    #15 21st July 2007, 13:18

    any1 reccommend a suspension kit to go for? Iv just phoned Magma in bathgate and i was quoted £160 for parts.tht any good?
16. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

    #16 21st July 2007, 13:31

    im gona go for 16's with 40 profile. what dimnsions would i pick if im going to order them of he net?is it 7,16,40 o sumhin like tht?
17. VTR-Chris-VTR Established Member Joined: Jun 2007 Bristol - St George Posts: 2364 Mk2 Saxo VTS

    #17 21st July 2007, 13:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by scott1990 Alright folks, Im wondering what size alloys these are? Im looking to buy alloys this week and the massive question is.....what size? and how low to go? Im wanting dare V2's or ultraleggeras in 16's or 17's.....what yu guys recommend size wise and how low to lower it? I want to fill the arches but keep it looking nice nd not like a tractor thanx guys

    There 17's mate I have some here for sale £150 just dont need them due to i got some 16's on my car anyway
    
    They look the nice on my car though
18. scott1990 Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2007 Edinburgh Posts: 110 2000 Posi-Blue Citroen Saxo VTR

    #18 21st July 2007, 14:11

    if im going for 16's,what dimensions of alloy and tyre would i go for? im wanting 16 or 17 inch ultraleggeras
19. Nick_T Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Bristol Posts: 2784 8valve tbh

    #19 21st July 2007, 14:31

    195/40/r16
20. platty Established Member Joined: Jul 2004 Stockport/Sheffield United Kingdom (England) Posts: 1569 RS 182

    #20 21st July 2007, 17:16

    go 16's with 195/40/16, lower it 60mm and youve got filled arches
21. Chris_Ward_vtr Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2006 Welwyn Garden City Posts: 640 2000 Citreon Saxo VTR 1.6i

    #21 21st July 2007, 19:25

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Baz can't see a picture of the wheels or car so can't comment on that but here is Dannys on 16s down 60mm all round which is basically what Danny just said with a picture

    
    thats settled it my car is going 60mm all round! ive got 16z and that sits rele nice.
22. JazZyFizzle Regular Poster Joined: Jun 2007 Llanelli, Wales, UK Posts: 277 Saxo Westie

    #22 21st July 2007, 22:54

    I had 17s with 40s and mine has been lowered 50mm all around, rubbed like hell on full lock and don't bother trying to fit 5 people in the car lol
    
    On 15s now with 45s
23. AdamVTRUK Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2006 Mansfield, Notts Posts: 646 Saxo VTR

    #23 23rd July 2007, 10:01

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by scott1990 cheers bud. glad sm1 gave me a straight answer lol. so 16's on 40 profile! when it comes to lowering it, am i better to buy a spring and damper kit r just lowering springs? il try n gt tht pic up 4 u to se how i meant up on my 1st comment.

    They look like Dare V2's to me.
24. Sheepie Infrequent Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Midlothian Posts: 114 Saxo Furio

    #24 3rd August 2007, 19:14

    A'd be sticking with 16's mate, deff gonna be the best option if your going that route!