Alloys & lowering

[S 1.2]

If I got 15" wheels for my mk.1, would it look OK for a while without lowering it, or would I have to lower it a bit at the same time to keep it looking ok? Also, does anyone get any rubbing with the 15"?

 

[TimO172]

Good that you are keeping to 15"s, I recomend speaking to Prima Racing maybe.

 

[ClioJohn]

if ur keeping small wheels lower it too the deck, but id defo advice bigger than 15. they are pretty small

 

[Ben H]

15s are probably the optimum wheel size for the Mk1 non-wide arch (i.e. not 16v/Williams) Clio. I fitted 15s and 16s on my old 1.2 and the 15s were easily the best - slight rubbing, but it was lowered to the floor. 16s meant major rubbing, poor handling (not to be confused with grip) and poo acceleration/top speed.

On a 16v/Williams or a Mk2 Clio, 15" is a bit on the small side for an aftermarket wheelset - besides, the 16v and Willy look best on the original 15" wheels.

 

[RobFenn]

Yeah a bloke down the road has a valver, got his original wheels refurbed and diamond cut, they look pretty good.

 

[jamesjordan50]

so how much can u lower the car by without rubbing???



ben h how much is ures lowered by???

 

[jamesoholic]

I used to run my clio on just 15"s for a while, it didnt look bad but just lowered it 60mm at the back and 35mm on the front, keeping my 15"s and looks way better! Still thinking of lowering front more, if u wanna pic send me an email or PM me

 

[Ben H]

Mines lowered 35mm at the front and about 20mm at the back.

Ive been down the low-as-fegg route before - and on a car that has such good handling as the 16v or Willy, you dont want to mess that up by lowering too much...

http://www.daz-uk.com/cliosport/meets/brands-hatch-241102/DCP_1721.htmlhttp://www.daz-uk.com/cliosport/meets/brands-hatch-241102/DCP_1721.html

 

[jamesoholic]

Mines lowered 35mm at the front and 60mm at the back, ive got the 15"s on and had a car full of lads, still no rubbing :d

 

[Daz]

I have it lowered to the top of my tyre on the back (195/50/15) and it rubs on the inner lining over bad bumps with just me in the car. With someone in the back, you can hear is scraping - I also have a line around my tyre wall where the inside arch has rubbed.. Gotta get that lip grinded off methinks and the lining removed.

Lowered -35mm on the front, and it rubs slightly on full lock on the inside of the arch.

Hope this helps,

Daz.

 

[steve a]

Mines droped 55mm on the front and a bit lower on the back running 15s on 45 pro tyres no rubbing what so ever even with 3 other people in the car. Still got the linings although I have moved the rear ones slightly. I wouldnt think about putting larger than 15s on mine purely for performance and handleing reasons. If your after looks then 16s will look better.