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you would need the arches rolled which is quite a lot of work but worth it if thats what you want to do
i have an RT and stuck to 15s but i want to change them to 17s eventually
it isnt too bad if you have standard bumpers and havent lowered it much but if you go for it big style it does need some arch mods
vix
Whats the offset mean? I still dont quite know what it means
how will i know what offset ill need? Mines a mk1 clio rt 1995, dunno what phase that is or if it even makes any difference!How much would the arch work cost for 16s and what exactly is involved and who could do it? Id rather have 17s but theyre very expensive!
we are helpin you matey! well i am but you know what that alex is like! lol
so you going to try 16s? i suggest if you do that to make your life easier get 7js (width) cos you might get away with it but any more and you aint really got any chance without big probs and having to sort it out
just to save you hassle!
vix
so i can get 16x7s? without having to do any work? cool. will i need to be changing suspension and lowering and all that first? as all that looks pretty expensive. although i can buy stuff and have em fitted for free with my brother being a mechanic
ill definately go for 16s if i can afford em and get em fitted properly. although i wouldve liked to go for 17s the son of the owner of the garrage where i bought my rt from (mouthful) also had a 1.4rt 94, he has put 17s no his. he has rolled the arches put new springs + shocks on it n done alot of filing away. they just about fit, but as soon as he has ppl in the back or goes round a corner or has full lock on it rubs and scrapes like a b**ch!!! fukin well irritatin. its ok 2up but dont be doin now 3 point turns. jus save urself sum money n get a set of 16s or spend the extra money on insurance on a valver...thats my intention next year
cant say i have ever seen 6.5 but if you can get them get them but i think thats only on a select few rims so go for 7s if not but no more if poss
Daz you prob had more trouble cos they aint low profiles im guessing so you shouldnt have that prob Audin_RT
hope you get on alright matey!
vix
Go for 19s with a 36mm offset and are 7 wide
Now a clio on 20s would be very different as 19s have been done now
Thats why I am going for 18s as I should still be able to drop it on its arse
got 7x18 teamdynamics motorsports 215,35s on my rsi 40mm springs on the front and adjusted torsion bars. removed the arch liners and trimmed the return edges off the bumpers and front wings cant carry anyone in the back but could if it was raised up a bit. only catches over big bumps or full lock these went on easier than my old 17s cause there 38mm offset. get the right tyre and theyll not catch on the rear my tyres are very square shaped (if you get what i mean) i think falkens are the ones to get.
i have 17s on my rt, 205/40/17 they fit fine and with just me in the car no probs whatso ever, if i have 2 people and i go over a big bump or dip fast then i get a bit of scrubbing, which comes from the rear bumper mount on the drivers side, but a bit of grinding will sort it, im just to lazy atm.
but my car will be having some seriose work done on the back end around christmas time, and i will be getting rid of my 17s and going for some 18" lenso spinners.
my wheels atm are a 42 offset.
