Styling 1.4 8v alloys
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Styling 1.4 8v alloys
If they are heavy wheels, it can have an adverse effect in the 1.2 8v as there isn't sufficient power in the car to drive them properly. You get all sorts of issues with wheel bearings and the gear box.
The 1.4 on the other hand has a stronger drivechain (inc. gearbox). So you'll be fine.
As for the size 17's fill the arches better and are cheaper to buy tyres for so I'd avoid 16's.
The 1.4 on the other hand has a stronger drivechain (inc. gearbox). So you'll be fine.
As for the size 17's fill the arches better and are cheaper to buy tyres for so I'd avoid 16's.
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1.2/8v & 1.4/8v = C514 Gbox?
Q. What distinguishes a 1.4/8v box from a 1.2/8v box?
Q. What like-for-like tyres are cheaper for 205/45R17V88 than 195/55R16H87?
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Lol, as above.
It will have exactly the same effect on the 1.4 as it does on the 1.2.
It will have exactly the same effect on the 1.4 as it does on the 1.2.
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well its 50/50 on peoples views of fitting 17s on a 1.2, depending on how you drive and if they are lightweight its up to you about if you dont mind the risk.
16s would be a safer choice but wont look as good
My 17" alloys weigh 2.5kg (5kg more weight to drive in total) more each than my 15" steelies (both with tyres fitted) and its on eibach springs.
Done nearly 20k miles in my 1.2 8v on 17's and not had a single issue :/
As for the above info regarding the 1.2 vs the 1.4, I got this off this forum when I was putting mine on.........*runs off to find links*
Done nearly 20k miles in my 1.2 8v on 17's and not had a single issue :/
As for the above info regarding the 1.2 vs the 1.4, I got this off this forum when I was putting mine on.........*runs off to find links*
