17" wheels...bad idea?

[The Seer]

Thinking about buying a set of 17" wheels for a 182 Cup.

Question is, will these terribly affect the handling. If so just how bad and how noticeable?

All replies appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[Spark]

you wont get many ppl telling u to go for the 17s on here man, most say to go for 16s or fifteens, im sure there was a thread on this last week, give it a search

 

[The Seer]

any chance of a link to the thread? Thanks.

 

[The Seer]

Come guys, surely nearly all have an opinion on whether to use 17" rims or definately steer clear of 'em????

 

[Coby.]

I was talking to a Guy who had 17" Alloys on his 172 and he hated it, Said the Handling became scary,

Would go for 16" Alloys Personally,

What wheels you looking at anyway??

Andy

 

[The Seer]

Unsure as such, perhaps a multispoke variation in white.

So to change to 17" rims on a 182/172 is definatley not a good idea. Doesn't seem to matter as much for other cars. Particualry something to do with the Clio and how the suspension is set?

 

[Coby.]

Just get some 16" Turini's or Super T's and Stick soem Coilovers on it and you'll have the Perfect Stance and Best Performance and Handling possible

17"s are Too Big for almost any Hot Hatch but Saxo Boys just think Bigger is Better LOL

 

[Christophe]

What do you prefer?

Looks or performance?

 

[The Seer]

Performance all the way!

Just thought 17" wheels would only affect performance slightly?

Disastrous characteristics once 17" rims are fitted? If so what's to be expected?

 

[Coby.]

Less Money in Your Wallet when you Buy Tyres LOL

I'm unsure exactly ho much it will affect everything but I presume slower 0-60, Your Cup Suspension will kinda be wasted I would have thought,
My Sister had 17"s on her Corsa and I had 15"s on my Corsa and I creamed her round any Twisties and Mine was a 1.2 to her 1.4

Not sure how relevant that is but just my thoughts

Andy

 

[HartZ]

I made a thread about this not too long ago now, search under my name and look for the thread 16's or 17's

Loads and loads of views in there buddy

 

[stozza]

Well i have 17" Turrinis on mine with 40mm Apex springs, yes the ride is alittle harsh and they did rub alittle but have done the ring and the handling was really good, good turn in and plenty of grip.

No real loss of performance and imo it does look good!

 

[Day]

Nice arse

I don't see how 17" rims can make an RS Clio into a blamonge as some people like to state.

Bigger wheels can have some advantages i.e rolling radius is greater so a higher top end can be achieved at the cost of acceleration. MPG is also slightly improved.

It's horses for courses to be honest, all i know is 16" rubber is cheaper and 15" cheaper still!

 

[vomboy 172]

Mine is on 17" turini's i like , not much difference in handling tbh

 

[The Seer]

Well i have 17" Turrinis on mine with 40mm Apex springs, yes the ride is alittle harsh and they did rub alittle but have done the ring and the handling was really good, good turn in and plenty of grip.

No real loss of performance and imo it does look good!

Just feel that should I purchase a set of multispokes, 17" s do look alot better as in your photo.

Some real mixed opinions on here as to whether or not pro's out weigh the con's. Money isn't an issue, tyres the larger wheels etc, just don't wanna make a mistake.

 

[The Seer]

Mine is on 17" turini's i like , not much difference in handling tbh

Deffinately more suited is the 17" rim than a 16". Aesthetically pleasing for sure.

 

[stozza]

the actual weight difference between the 17" and 16" turrini is only a Few hundred grams because of the flow forming that is used to make the wheel.

Check the K-tec website for details.

 

[The Seer]

Thanks, kinda suspected there wasn't a huge difference in weight. Just need to deffinately know about handling characterstics before/if I take the plunge.

 

[Sy]

What I said in another thread earlier.

I had 17's on, apart from the scraping a bit on full lock, I never noticed much diffference. I think it comes down to personal choice and more importantly how you drive. For normal day to day driving I never noticed a thing, as for losing speed etc etc, I had nothing to compare it against as it came with 17's on. I put 16's on and all I really noticed was no scraping on full lock and none going over speed bumps (my car is 60mm lower). That said you get a lot of responses, saying it messes up your handling etc, only suggestion is to try some 17's if possible and base it on your own opinion. I only took mine off because they needed refurbing, I bought the 16's as a temporary measure. I just never found the time to refurb them, then someone offered to buy them and seen as I am now selling my car in the New Year I sold them.

 

[vomboy 172]

i can't really comment on the handling yet,
with only putting the wheels on yetsterday and waking up to -3 conditions!!:dapprove:
Will let you know what i think soon though.
Dont think i will feel much difference, as i am only using them on a road and not track. Never drive to the max, need to look after my car, its my only transport to work!!!:approve:

 

[Christophe]

i have 17" wheels and it's not as bad as some people say.

 

[Renault_Boy01]

v. bad dont do it

 

[ecogsi]

my clio rides on 17's and as i have not been in another clio on smaller wheels its hard to compare. All i will say is that i find my clio is waiting to make me pay for driving round corners to quick. Feels as if its going to loose its ass every time i push it. I would never class my clio as a good handling car and therefore blame the big wheels. That is why im replacing my 17's for 15's as soon as i can.

 

[Djw John]

my clio rides on 17's and as i have not been in another clio on smaller wheels its hard to compare. All i will say is that i find my clio is waiting to make me pay for driving round corners to quick. Feels as if its going to loose its ass every time i push it. I would never class my clio as a good handling car and therefore blame the big wheels. That is why im replacing my 17's for 15's as soon as i can.

Can I make a bet that it has crap tyres on it!

Would be good to see a direct comparison between 15s, 16s and 17s on the same good tyres, say Eagles or PE2s. Would settle a few agruements!