17" Alloys,What sacrifice??

[Dubai182]

Hi Guys,
What sort of ride and handling comprimise will i be making if i get some 17" alloys? I do a lot of motorway miles (600 a week). I'm thinking if getting the pro race 1.2's. Is the handling comprimised too much to get them? Obviously i know the handling won't be as good but just how much worse is it?Any thoughts or suggestions welcome.
Regards John

 

[Ali]

Bit harsher , mainly due to the lower profile...But whilst they look better, you ultimately have to lower the car to match... I.e avoid the tractor effect.

17's look better without a doubt...But i'd stick to 16's for comfort.

 

[Dubai182]

Would i notice the harshness on the motorway though? I just think they look so good. I think i'll wait for some good discussion before deciding. Hmm decisions decisions,lol
John

 

[thedoc]

tramlining will be more evident...

 

[graphic clio]

i have 17's n my valver has been slammed, its like a go cart, can feel every bump tho. i love it my missus hates it lol

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f52/graphicclio/IMG_3297.jpg

 

[Ed_182]

no pain - no gain lol

 

[Jay]

I think as Loony once said "17's for show, 16's for a pro!"

 

[Ali]

^ Pah.... Nothing in it really.

 

[DeanJ]

mine tramlines very badly on 17's. I've been in some narrow escapes on the motorway where all of a sudden my wheel has jumped a quater of the way round and i've nearly ended up inside the passenger seat of the BMW next to me.:S:dapprove:

but tramlining is also related to tire tread. mine are cheap Falcon ZER's

 

[V1NNY]

mine on 17's tramlines slightly, nothing major, 17's look better though

 

[brocky16v]

i 2nd Vinny, on 17's and i dont really notice much tramlining if thats any help?

 

[Simf40]

Deanj , i've got those wheels and tyres aswell falklen 512's, i don't feel any tramlining atall, mayb if i hit a pothole it will tramline but i haven't noticed anything, i checked the tracking and everything seems good for now,

 

[fizzy_drink]

If I every changed the size of my alloys, I'd put on 15's.

17's a big no no, judging from exeryone's opinion on here.

 

[theduck]

I'm sticking to 15's unless I get offered a nice set of 16's at a price I cant refuse!

 

[Dubai182]

Okay,16's it is then!!! Just trying to make my mind up which alloy i like as i'm pretty limited to choices being in Dubai. They want 300 pound delivery if i order from UK so trying to find some decent alloys here. What offset am i looking at? I've heard ET 37 and ET43 being thrown around???
John

 

[Fletcher]

I'd stick with your standard 16'' wheels

 

[Dubai182]

I do like the standard wheels but i'm looking for something different and a bit less weight. The standards can be a good spare set or i might sell them.
John

 

[Fletcher]

Don't Ktec do a really light set of wheels?

 

[Conlon]

I think it's personal opinion. A had 17's on my first clio, it did look good but i would never get 17's again on a little car it killed the acceleration, i have 16 pro race 1.2's cant really go wrong but a want a set of 15's now

 

[thedoc]

Okay,16's it is then!!! Just trying to make my mind up which alloy i like as i'm pretty limited to choices being in Dubai. They want 300 pound delivery if i order from UK so trying to find some decent alloys here. What offset am i looking at? I've heard ET 37 and ET43 being thrown around???
John

I think your offset will be et45, but by lowering the et, you'll be widening the track a little, thus improving handling.. cup's got et38.5, so you should be ok anywhere in between.

 

[Fred@BTM]

you MUST use wheels between ET45 and ET42 on the 182's or it WILL scrub

 

[thedoc]

How come Fred? 'Owt to do with the suspension?

 

[Fred@BTM]

yeah the suspension is actually wider (hubs are further out etc)

 

[thedoc]

everyday's a school day. Nice one.

 

[Dubai182]

Thanks Fred for the pointer. Do team dynamics do the pro race 1.2's with the 4x100 and ET 45 fitment or just in 15's and 17's??
John

 

[Fred@BTM]

i have no idea