What do you think of these wheels

[geordiepaul]

....as above! They are the closest I can find to the standard MK2 172 wheels.

http://www.performancealloys.com/uploadedimages/330_0.jpg

http://www.ridgemedia.net/pics/cliopics/clio_toora.jpg

....appologies to the person whos picture I have used.

 

[Daz]

Looks like paul172cups Cup...

Daz.

 

[White16valver]

Yeah, not bad. I like em.

Why are you going for wheels that look like standard though? Have some theiving barstewards run off with your originals?!

 

[telford_mike]

Nice wheels, look awfully prone to kerbing though..

 

[geordiepaul]

I like the standard wheel a lot, just a bit small IMO! I have thought about the Cup wheels in 17" but I cant decide. I dont wanna spend all that money and then wish I hadnt!!

I think any wheel will be prone to kerbing, but I suppose if you dont drive like a tool then should be OK.

 

[RobFenn]

I like the standards too

as mike said kerbing would be a big problem

 

[White16valver]

Geordie - perhaps itd be an idea to drive someone elses motor on 17s/18s to see how it drives?

From what Ive heard, a lot of the balance of the 172s comes from having small-ish wheels with high-ish profile tyres to make break-away more gradual at the limits of traction. Bigger wheels would increase grip but make it more snappy on the limit. I dont know how much by (hence the need for a test drive or to borrow someones rims for a day perhaps?), but only you can decide if you can live with the difference and adjust your driving to suit.

Part of the reason that I wouldnt change from 15s on the old valvers/williams is that theyre so nice and progress. I know 17s look cool and grip better, but part of my enjoyment comes from nearing the limits and playing around with them, rather than having such massive grip that you never find the limit until you dont expect it... Thats why I prefer the exs valver to drive round a twisty road rather than my stupidly low, stupidly hard-sprung RST! I just have no idea when mine will let go and throw me into a ditch!

 

[zedx19]

End of the day, does it matter whether other people like them alloys? If you like them then you buy em!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[geordiepaul]

I have driven a MK1 172 on 17s and I couldnt tell the difference (remember the MK1 only has 15s as standard) Yes it was a lot firmer (it was lowered too) But I liked the ride I didnt feel like I was going to fall out the window when going briskly round a corner

zedx19 - Just dont know whether I do like them. I have been after a set for over 6 months!!! Cant make up my mind......fussy buggar basically

 

[White16valver]

Zedx19 - That is true. But I draw the line at personal taste when it involves 3-spokes or anything less than 15s...

 

[zedx19]

Lol, ok then. Any others your thinking about? I think the standard rims in 17s look so good, the guy who has that Cup in the pic youve photoshoped has 17s.

 

[zedx19]

Well anyone who has 3 spokes wants shooting! I saw a Civic saloon with the chrome 3 spoke things, I started laughing at it!

 

[RobFenn]

The ultimate is suzuki vitaras with 3 spokes

 

[zedx19]

Oh man now your talking! They are nice!! lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[White16valver]

Sorry, can someone pass me the sick bucket?

 

[SoLow]

the only 3 spokes that look good are Advan Racing wheels found on Jap motors. Go for 17s, look good, handling IS better i have found. Super Leggeras would look good, but then again, Im biased