Styling Mk2 5 door Alloys

[ozzy39]

In the near future im looking to get some alloys, now ive heard 17's are the biggest you can go but can rub, 15' are nice but i always liked the big rim look, so if i were to get 16's, would i need to make any modifications in order for the wheels not to rub and such like?

 

[smokeyjoe03]

I have 15" sporting alloys (off a mk2b) and it looks low enough at the back imo.



The problem with 16" alloys is the tyre price, they cost more than 15" and 17"

 

[Punto Sam]

16" wheels can be more expensive than 17's and 15's as they just arent as common so tyres can be quite expensive. I would go for either 15's or 17's - 15's for comfort and 17's for style

When I put 17's on mine I didnt really notice a massive difference, but you only really notice it when you put your steelies back on!!! huge difference!!!!

 

[ozzy39]

Style all the way, what would i need to do to make sure theres no rubbing n 17's? its likely ill often have a full car so 5 people including me, will this cause any problems?

 

[dave]

yes 17s rub on 5 door

 

[smokeyjoe03]

My 15'"s rub with two people in the front seats and a sub in the boot. Cos I have mudflaps fitted.

 

[ozzy39]

Okay thanks for that will 15's rub on my 5 door, without mudflaps? im not fond of them to be honest so wouldnt fit them

 

[dave]

have got 15" sporting wheels on our 5 door no rubbing

 

[sethers]

No rubbing what so ever on my 5dr with 15's on.

 

[ozzy39]

Looks like ill be going for some black 15's then, ill have to wait a while though but always nice to know what is good so thanks

 

[karbineftw]

I think too big wheels just look terrible, 17"..UGH

 

[riccimouse]

i had 17" on my 5dr and i had no problems, I just needed 3mm spacers on the rear!

aswell if you click on my Riccimouse name at the side there is a picky there of my mk2b with 17" and my m8s mk2 with 15" back to back, (both 5drs)