Mk2 172 on 17

[Hitman]

Looking to fit a set of sexy 17" MasItaly VT5s. Will I need to lower in order to set the rims off or will they look good with the standard suspension set-up? Dont want to lose the current ride quality.....

 

[geoff_clio182]

I think you will need to lower it as the car will sit higher up on 17" alloys. I am going to be doing this in a few weeks....17" alloys on and lowering 30mm on Eibach springs. The part number for the Eibachs, if you want it, is 10750010122 and the RRP is £116.67.

You are going to loose ride quality simply by putting 17" on because of the lower profile tyres.

Geoff

 

[Hitman]

Thanks Geoff - reckon Im going to have a re-think about my plans!

 

[nobbynobby]

i am away to lower my 172 this weekend, ive bought gmax springs that will lower the car 25mm all round. the springs cost £75. ive also had a set of 17" tsw zenons on my clio for the last 5 months. it sits slightly higher but its not too bad. i will post pics on the site a.s.a.p you can see my car in the gallery under mark from aberdeen.