Hondata'd EP3 Type R
stick it on 18s 
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No i dont think they come in 16"Middo said:
But I think the asa ones (what i pasted on to post above) come in 16 but i cant remember where i found them and ive cleared my history!
im not getting the latest model clio, its a campus is that a mk2? how do i find out the offset?(and what exactly is it anyway?!)
Hondata'd EP3 Type R
way i look at it is this, iuf you are buying a 1.2, you dont care about performace, so go for looks, bigger wheels (well theres a limit) look better. you cant really lose any speed, the 1.2 hasnt got any in the first place!
a set of 18s will slide on your clio, as will 17s.
I think putting small wheels on a 1.2 clio is a waste of time, you are obiously after wheels to enchance the looks of your car, 15" and 16" wheels look pants unless they are ona stripped out track car.
Personally I'd go for 17s or 18s. Im startingto think 17s are getting a little too normal these days.
And what ever you do, budget for lowering, theres no point having flash alloys with standard ride height.
All personal opinions of a 1.2 8V Clio owner, soon to be on 19" rims.
So take my post with a pinch of salt.
a set of 18s will slide on your clio, as will 17s.
I think putting small wheels on a 1.2 clio is a waste of time, you are obiously after wheels to enchance the looks of your car, 15" and 16" wheels look pants unless they are ona stripped out track car.
Personally I'd go for 17s or 18s. Im startingto think 17s are getting a little too normal these days.
And what ever you do, budget for lowering, theres no point having flash alloys with standard ride height.
All personal opinions of a 1.2 8V Clio owner, soon to be on 19" rims.
So take my post with a pinch of salt.
BMW M4; S1000 RR
Considering the rolling radius of a 17" wheel on a 205/40 is the same as a 15" wheel with 185/55 (standard clio alloys) you wouldn't experience any decrease in speed, but the ride would be harsher.
The Beast MK4
Large wheels don't suit the clio. Make it 15's or 16's. Im down by Lanark btw mate and a former Bell College student so I was up in Hamilton all the time!, lots of members up your way, EK and that.
BMW M4; S1000 RR
b3nje said:
b3nje I think you're confusing "ride" with "handling". Ride is the cars ability to isolate you, the driver, from any defects in the road surface. A Clio with 60mm lowering springs will suffer in the ride department, adding wheels with rubber bands for tyres will only add to this.
Sure you can live with it, but it's what you want in the end that counts.
P.S. You can get 15 inch wheels that weigh more than 17 inch wheels, again, it goes for which ones you choose, should you want lead wheels, maybe it will affect the acceleration and performance, but if they're a standard increase of a couple of inches, maybe a couple of kilos will be added in weight per corner, go on a diet and you'll be back where you started...
Turbos.
You need to lower it first. My 1.2 on 16s looked a joke. Don't draw attention to the 2 foot arch gap, it will look so stupid.
Smash your piggy bank, thieve from your parents, mug a grandma, sell crack, whatever. Get FK Coilovers. I reckon if you removed the hubcaps and ran around on the bare black steelies it would look pretty cool!
Smash your piggy bank, thieve from your parents, mug a grandma, sell crack, whatever. Get FK Coilovers. I reckon if you removed the hubcaps and ran around on the bare black steelies it would look pretty cool!
A well built VW
B3nje - not all 17s weight more than 15s I have a set of 18s that weight a hell of a lot less than the set of 16s that are on my car at the moment !!!
Coilovers = £450 + £100min fitting if you can afford it they are good
I ran mine with 30mm H&R springs and 17 Oz Supperleggeras (In my opinion one of the nicest wheels you can buy for the clio) and noticed no differnece in acceleration but a dramatic increase in handling but did wish it was a bit lower which the Apex would give -40 or -60 depending on kit chosen
Tyres can be worn down in weeks depending on driving styles and what tread is on them If i was you and you want to do it on a budget look out for second hand sets with good tyres they will be much cheaper i have never lost money on the last 3 sets of alloys i have had if you can get em cheap enough just keep your eyes open for a bargain i.e. local cruise sites, ebay and here (postage if needed is only £36) or look on local motor factors like motorworld etc who run special offers from time to time
Oh and im from Dunfermline - keep an eye out in the meets section we do have regular meets which get bigger and bigger each time
Coilovers = £450 + £100min fitting if you can afford it they are good
I ran mine with 30mm H&R springs and 17 Oz Supperleggeras (In my opinion one of the nicest wheels you can buy for the clio) and noticed no differnece in acceleration but a dramatic increase in handling but did wish it was a bit lower which the Apex would give -40 or -60 depending on kit chosen
Tyres can be worn down in weeks depending on driving styles and what tread is on them If i was you and you want to do it on a budget look out for second hand sets with good tyres they will be much cheaper i have never lost money on the last 3 sets of alloys i have had if you can get em cheap enough just keep your eyes open for a bargain i.e. local cruise sites, ebay and here (postage if needed is only £36) or look on local motor factors like motorworld etc who run special offers from time to time
Oh and im from Dunfermline - keep an eye out in the meets section we do have regular meets which get bigger and bigger each time
cheers for the help mate. i'll keep stewing on what to do while i wear them down(could be long time then as im a bit an easy going driver!)
meeets sound good but im not sure for a few reasons- i know f**k all about cars, only having a campus, cant afford to have it done up like most ive seen on here! (and i dont drive fast!)
meeets sound good but im not sure for a few reasons- i know f**k all about cars, only having a campus, cant afford to have it done up like most ive seen on here! (and i dont drive fast!)
A well built VW
^ Yep what he said conversation rarely touches on cars to be honest other than general chit chat Also gives you a chance to see in the flesh what others have done for inspiration etc... and most are friendly
Turbos.
easy p said:lol
was thinking of wearin out tyres while saving for the kit and alloys then get them both done at same time when tyres need replacing?
http://2modified.com/clio-highsport-coilover-p-10235.html
They will lower your car up to 80mm AND give a better ride than standard. It's a no brainer really.
Clio Mk1 1.4RT
My '93 1.4RT is on Fox Racing 6 Evo 15's and is lowered 80mm with GAZ fully adjustable suspension and there is no rubbing. Putting anything big such as 17's, 18's, 19's etc.. can affect the steering qualities. If your planning on lowering it I would stick to something like 15-16's. Also if you put 17's on before its lowered it can look like a 4x4! That's my opinion, but if you want big wheels go for it!
Hi m8
Have a look at http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
There only up the road at Strathaven
cheers
dunk
Have a look at http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/
There only up the road at Strathaven
cheers
dunk
Hondata'd EP3 Type R
i think i mujst be blind then? I honestly think 16s and 17s look TOO small lol.
