Styling 17" rims

[Yazza54]

Performance came into it because of the issues regarding stress. If a part isn't performing corretly due to stress e.g. larger wheels, wider wheels, wider tyres then it is an issue worth noting.

From a performance point of view there is no need to run anything more than 15x7's with 185 possibly 195's at a stretch (I wouldn't put 195's on anything less than a GT/HGT as it's dead weight). I've had more wheel, wheel size and tyre combos that I can count on my fingers and toes and 185/55, 195/45 or 195/50 on 15x7 is where it's at for no compromise in performance and longevity of parts.

The only advantage is 17's as you say is looks.

Exactly...so not only are the potential problems caused by fitting larger wheels undesirable, the performance drops are too and the amount of grip you can get from wider wheels/tyres on such a car is totally excessive and not needed.

So yeah when I said I personally preferred 15s thats basically because 1. I didn't want a compromise like you say and 2. I just wanted to keep the car as original as possible but with the rarer abarth wheels so it was still abit different.

At no point did I say don't do this or don't do that.
Just bringing up all the various points to consider to help sammiboicurtis when buying his wheels so that he ends up with the right decision.

 

[richie.guy]

I'm not arguing with you for the record.

Just wanted to clarify.

 

[Yazza54]

No worries

 

[Harj]

I agree that 15's are most practical, but if you wanted to be practical, you wouldn't be asking for advice on 17's.......

If you want 17's, just do it man....don't think too much about it....as there is always pro's and con's about everything....

I have 17 inch GPS alloys on my car and lowered it 50mm.....and I KNOW that I am putting stress on certain components...but hey....when it happens, I will deal with it.... in the meantime, I am just enjoying it!!!

 

[richie.guy]

Car looks nice on those wheels I must say.

 

[Yazza54]

Aye they look smart. Thinking about a set for my stilo. How much they set you back?

 

[Harj]

Aye they look smart. Thinking about a set for my stilo. How much they set you back?

Thanks, your looking around £200 from ebay.....remember there are two types....Diamond cut and normal alloy finish.....I got the diamond cut version....look good at night!

 

[fenton_jd]

IF you want big wheels without kissing goodbye to your gearbox, buy a tractor. Gearbox will already be designed to cope with big stress!

 

[Harj]

IF you want big wheels without kissing goodbye to your gearbox, buy a tractor. Gearbox will already be designed to cope with big stress!

You'd be better off buying 17's as it will be a lot cheaper!

P.S - and a lot easier to park

 

[rosse119]

IF you want big wheels without kissing goodbye to your gearbox, buy a tractor. Gearbox will already be designed to cope with big stress!

wow wat a quote lol, 17's are kick ass i say go for it

 

[Yazza54]

Thanks, your looking around £200 from ebay.....remember there are two types....Diamond cut and normal alloy finish.....I got the diamond cut version....look good at night!

Was that 200 with tyres??

Theres a set on ebay now but the bloke wants 350... No chance.

 

[Harj]

Was that 200 with tyres??

Theres a set on ebay now but the bloke wants 350... No chance.

Nah, I paid £200 without tyre.