I have a 1.2 GP.

I have 15" alloys and already lowered on apex springs. (35mm drop)

The gap from wheel to arch is still huge (2inchs)

What do you recon would be a wiser option.

1. Coilovers.

2. Eibach springs

3. Eibach springs and 16" alloys?

Just thinking, would the springs and wheels option be good enough and close the gap or should i spend a bit more money and play it safe with coilovers.

All opinions welcome! Cheers

TBH id upgrade to 17" wheels on eibach sportslines or coilys. If not 16's on the same.

To eliminate the gap even on 16's youd be nearly on the floor. A think 15's are too small mate. 16/17's AND coilovers. Treat yourself

unless im mistaken the rolling radius of any new wheels you put on should be within 2% difference of what you already have. so it wont take any gap away from the arch, just look nicer.
so start of with lowering to your liking then look at wheels....

Yeah but when it comes to fitting the arch better, 16/17/ inch wheels with a 40-50 profile tyre sat on coilys would do the job. Regardless of Mr fiats 2% figure

dom130 said:

yeah but when it comes to fitting the arch better, 16/17/ inch wheels with a 40-50 profile tyre sat on coilys would do the job. Regardless of mr fiats 2% figure

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+1

agreed, 17"s would be the best looking without giving up to much comfort in the rubber department. any less than 40 feels like yer running on rubberbands lol
i would still get the lowering sorted before blingin the hoops, nothing looks worse than sorted wheels and a massive arch gash

Thanks for all the response. I do want to treat my self but dont want to spend unneededly.

17's wont have any affect on my gear box no? As i only have baby 1.2!

Im going to deff get 16's or 17's. Find some nice wheels and see the price difference between each size.

Just weather spings or coilys?

Could you not just get the speedo recalibrated for bigger alloys etc?!

I've always thought to myself if I was going to lower, I'd do it properly with a proper kit, not just springs.

I guess it depends what will raise your insurance more!?

I guess, There is always ways round it!

I know! I already lowered it once on springs and dissapointed. £100 down the drain in my opinion!

Coilovers I think it will have to be!

16's all the way down on coilovers.

punto_matt said:

16's all the way down on coilovers.

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Thats hot :yum:

Personally on the 16's where i have marked in red is a bit to much of a gap, but in the blue it is spot on ... BUT dont get me wrong, still looks danm sexy!

This arch gap or lack of it is better. GP's sit much better on 17's

Now that is one beautiful car!! .. i want a white GP seem to see the colour of mine everywhere i look

Its the same car in all the pics

punto_matt said:

Its the same car in all the pics

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Serious? ...

Yes.

https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/160023-my-grande-punto-updated-26-9-2008-deep-dish.html

punto_matt said:

Yes.

https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/160023-my-grande-punto-updated-26-9-2008-deep-dish.html

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That guy looks like he got some spare £££ to spank!!

Yh, Ive seen Jamies thread before and saw his feature in max power! He sets the standards in my eyes!

Was woundering what size wheels he has and now i know! Cheers

Coilovers and 17's it is when i get my car back... Just had a crash. NOT HAPPY!

Not sure how to upload pics. Know some people dont get to happy if its done wrong. I tired but think i failed! Will see when i click submit!