16" or 17" alloys

[FlameR]

I need some new alloys for my 172 (cos they are kurbed and beyond repair...by the previous owner I must add). I want some OZ superturismos or superleggeras. I just wanted peoples opinions on what size. I currently have 17's and the ride is a bit uncomfortable when going on bumps/pot-holes. Will gettin 16's make much diff?

 

[Middo]

more the fact you can put a more bubbly tyre on a 16 inch wheel. I'd go for 16s with a 45/50 profile tyre

 

[makavelli]

as mark says, stick with 16's

 

[Sy]

I have a set of both 16 and 17's. If I am honest I notice very little difference, I suppose it depends on where and how you drive.

 

[C.slicker]

17s ruin handling, stability and comfort.

Go for 172 wheels. It just so happens I have some for sale. PM if interested.

Thanks matey

Sam

 

[FlameR]

Cheers chaps are halfords any good for alloys? Or are they rip-off merchants?

 

[Middo]

rip off merchants. Try places like 2modified.com or your local motorfactors

 

[C.slicker]

Yeah as above, Halfords are s**t.

I have heard C.slicker is a pretty reputable trader. Just a rhumour mind.

 

[Matta_88]

lmfao ^^
yeah 16's mate, 17's ruin most things including your wallet when its time for tyres.
and as for Halfords dont even bother lol obviously unless you have some money you dont wont.

 

[Peperami]

16's

 

[clio__chris]

halfords by me has the 20% off offer on at the moment - brings the prices down to being marginally cheaper than web prices

 

[Sy]

Halfords are not only robbing barstewards, there range of wheels is gash too!!

 

[MT AUDIO]

range has changed as of last week and now deal with over 25 different brands of alloys,they cant have every wheel they sell on the wall

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Neither. 15s.

 

[Sy]

range has changed as of last week and now deal with over 25 different brands of alloys,they cant have every wheel they sell on the wall

Do you work there?

 

[dannyboy172]

16's!! 17's fcuk the handling soooooo much, i know! lol

 

[C.slicker]

16's!! 17's fcuk the handling soooooo much, i know! lol

and thats with just about the lightest wheel on the market... (I think anyway lol)

 

[jessica_laurie]

16s i would go for

 

[ant]

16" superlegs. job done.

 

[WILLIE]

14's is where its at....that what i had on my old clio anyway

but nah imo i'de go for 16's

 

[Bloooor]

I can't seem to find any 16" Superleggs They all seem to be 17" or higher.. Can someone point me in the right direction please

Thanks

P.S. Sorry to go alittle off topic

 

[f0xy]

i got my 16" superleggeras from ebay for £150 with two decent tyres.... waited for ages for them to come up though.... suppose you'l just have to play the waiting game

 

[shabbaranks]

I can't seem to find any 16" Superleggs They all seem to be 17" or higher.. Can someone point me in the right direction please

Thanks

P.S. Sorry to go alittle off topic

You must be looking in the wrong places. 16"'s are probably the most popular size available.

http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?a=i&p=P15OZSL716

http://www.pitstop-alloys.co.uk/alloys4.asp?sAlloyModel=Superleggera Race

 

[C.slicker]

Don't buy brand new unless you can afford to piss money up the wall.

 

[Moose4624]

Halford's has 20% off at teh mo, and they do superturismo's so your sorted!

 

[Djw John]

16" super ts, not lowered