16 or 17

[Tigger]

Going to order my new wheels this week. im swaying towards 16s now for comfort, they look just as well too IMO - but not quite :-\

is it true that 17s will wear the suspension/bearings out quicker than 15s or 16s?

if so, how much does it cost to fix bearings when they need replacing?

 

[riplash]

My car on 17s ate a set of bearings in about 7 months.. was told they probably promoted wear.

Im now back on 15s as it drives a million times better than on the 17s, so out of your two choices it would have to be 16s, couldnt hack the bumpy/neck-jarring/bad handling inducing/sluggish 17s again!! 16s seem a decent compromise..

 

[Iain C]

17s for looks but 16 if you want performance.

Seeing that u have a diesel id go 4 the 17s and get the looks

 

[Tigger]

nothing wrong with the diesel

i had a 1997 1.4 RT before it - DCi is better by miles

not into modding the engine so performance isnt a big thing - plus budget is a little bit.... well....little

i fink 16s would do the trick

i hope

 

[_Tom]

16 and 17 year old girls are both good...................oh i just realised were talkin wheels!

17s with a 60mil drop all the way!