Styling Just bought some 17'' Team Dynamics :)
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Styling Just bought some 17'' Team Dynamics :)
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Bye Bye Differential 
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Compare the rolling circumference with the old wheels/tyres. If 17s are much longer than standard the car will be over-geared = slower acceleration, use more petrol and stress the gearbox.
Paint the brakes black you wont want to advertise their tea plate size.
Paint the brakes black you wont want to advertise their tea plate size.
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What do you mean? bye bye differential?
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I thought team dynamics were lightweight alloys?
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This covers it. SLower turning = higher torque = more strain on gearbox & diff.
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i know but its nothing MASSIVE is it if i decide to change my mind i can always re-sell these, but i think they will be alright as long as they look the part i aint bothered i dont drive like a nugget anyways so....
just fit rubber band tyres on to keep the rolling radius similar to stock, just dont expect a comfy ride.
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There are websites that will tell you the relative rolling radius of the tyres. But the gearbox "sees"
the circumference - about 6-2/7 times as much so a small radius change can be quite a bit longer where it matters. Anything more than 5% bigger can start to cause problems. 10% is a long way towards the next gear.
the circumference - about 6-2/7 times as much so a small radius change can be quite a bit longer where it matters. Anything more than 5% bigger can start to cause problems. 10% is a long way towards the next gear.
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No offence..but hmmm
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LMAO cant believe how much you jump on someones back on here when they put something on here
NEGATIVE AFTER NEGATIVE
Some of your stuff isnt exactly ideal and we dont want to get into that
every person has their own taste if it was all the same as you guys wanted it to be it would be a very sad world :yum:
cant believe how much you jump on someones back on here when they put something on here NEGATIVE AFTER NEGATIVE
Some of your stuff isnt exactly ideal and we dont want to get into that
every person has their own taste if it was all the same as you guys wanted it to be it would be a very sad world :yum:
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Personally I think 17s dont suit the Punto. But I wasnt asked for my opinion on style
Which is why I was careful to point out the technical issues od large wheels with a non too tough gearbox. As for tea plate brake - its a fact - they stop the car adequately but they are small.
Which is why I was careful to point out the technical issues od large wheels with a non too tough gearbox. As for tea plate brake - its a fact - they stop the car adequately but they are small.
Ive had 17s on my car for nearly 2 years now and the box on my car used to drive 17s for years Ive had no problems apart from 2nd syncro being a bit weak. This is on a 6 speed box however, the 5 speeds dont seem to be as strong...
If I were you, a nice set of 16s suits these cars better
Some nutters out there put 18s on these cars... :bang:
Ive had no problems apart from 2nd syncro being a bit weak. This is on a 6 speed box however, the 5 speeds dont seem to be as strong...If I were you, a nice set of 16s suits these cars better
Some nutters out there put 18s on these cars... :bang:
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Ive had 17'' on it before and they looked nice, thats all that matters
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can i has them?
They are very nice, how did they cost you?
They are very nice, how did they cost you?
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18 = way to big - and it'll roll like a pig unless lowered + Diff stress
and the rubber will be so thin, it'll be pointless, might as well run on the rims
17" = Too big still, alot of stress on diff
16 = Tyre sizes aint as common, could find 16" cost more for tyres, then paying for a different size
15= FTW!
14 = if you are happy with stock wheels
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and the rubber will be so thin, it'll be pointless, might as well run on the rims
17" = Too big still, alot of stress on diff
16 = Tyre sizes aint as common, could find 16" cost more for tyres, then paying for a different size
15= FTW!
14 = if you are happy with stock wheels
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Always amused on threads like this Firstly I see no negative comments at all, I see constructive criticism & useful advise. Obviously it's up to the individual what he/she does with the pride & joy & what accoutrements they choose to adorn said motor but! as soon as you post up on here, just remember you will receive....good, bad & indifferent thoughts/comments.
If "cool" "sweet" or other up to the minute terminology is not heard....feet stamping is the order of the day Now all said & done I'm only making an observation here......
Firstly I see no negative comments at all, I see constructive criticism & useful advise. Obviously it's up to the individual what he/she does with the pride & joy & what accoutrements they choose to adorn said motor but! as soon as you post up on here, just remember you will receive....good, bad & indifferent thoughts/comments.If "cool" "sweet" or other up to the minute terminology is not heard....feet stamping is the order of the day
Now all said & done I'm only making an observation here......
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You wont need the 5th one as the boot wheel well isnt deep enough.
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Here we are and let me say they are...... well nice
guys i have the exact same wheels on my car i neva had an issue with the car nearly a year but yes ur steering does get heavy and obviously more fuel consumption ..... depends on how u drive u can see on my car... attached the picture...
