Lowering and wheels

[Fin_in_a_clio]

So I've got a 2003 1.5dci, I want to put 15 inch rims on and Lower it. Whats the biggest rim/tyre size I can run and the lowest I should go? I've seen 40mm seems to be best but idk what wheel size they are.

Thank in advance

 

[hopgop1]

I wouldn't go massively wide personally. Stick with something that won't completely ruin the ride, I'd go for some eibach sportline or pro kit springs they're well rated on here.
If you want to go 15s there's plenty of options, but I'd keep it simple and go for something like the ph1 172 OZ F1s. Has the added benefit of being able to get cheap Michelin tyres for them from the guy that sells them from the ginetta racing series.

 

[Fin_in_a_clio]

I wouldn't go massively wide personally. Stick with something that won't completely ruin the ride, I'd go for some eibach sportline or pro kit springs they're well rated on here.
If you want to go 15s there's plenty of options, but I'd keep it simple and go for something like the ph1 172 OZ F1s. Has the added benefit of being able to get cheap Michelin tyres for them from the guy that sells them from the ginetta racing series.

Would a 195/45/r15 OZ Superleggera be OK? And how much would you recomend lowering it by?

 

[Jamess182]

Would a 195/45/r15 OZ Superleggera be OK? And how much would you recomend lowering it by?

Yes, that's exactly what I'm running, and about 30mm will be perfect.

 

[Fin_in_a_clio]

Yes, that's exactly what I'm running, and about 30mm will be perfect.

Sweet thank you, have you got a photo?

 

[Jamess182]

Sweet thank you, have you got a photo?

My 182 on Cooksport springs and 15" superleggeras, so lowered about 30mm. Which is perfect imo as it means i can also run 16" wheels too without them scraping!

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[Fin_in_a_clio]

My 182 on Cooksport springs and 15" superleggeras, so lowered about 30mm. Which is perfect imo as it means i can also run 16" wheels too without them scraping!

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That's geourgous, would 40/50mm work? I want to go comfortably low and I'm not intending on going to 16" rims

 

[Jamess182]

That's geourgous, would 40/50mm work? I want to go comfortably low and I'm not intending on going to 16" rims

Not sure to be honest, will let somebody else answer that!
Might be pushing it a little as the OZ's are a lot wider than your standard wheels they might rub on the arches if you go too low

 

[Fin_in_a_clio]

Not sure to be honest, will let somebody else answer that!
Might be pushing it a little as the OZ's are a lot wider than your standard wheels they might rub on the arches if you go too low

Ahhhh OK, thank you tho

 

[Big Toe]

I would stick to a 50 profile tyre on 15” wheels otherwise they’ll be lost in the arch.