17" wheels?

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Reeflodge

March 29, 2017, 08:35 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I have been offered a set of Multi Fit PCD100 & PCD108 Team Dynamics 17x7" wheels, Offset ET38, fitted with 205/40/17 Tyres
(I will probably change the rear tyres to 215/40/17)

My MR2 has not been lowered and is currently on Stock wheels:- Rear 16x7 Tyres 215/45/16 and Front 15x6 Tyres 185/55/15.

My questions are this....
1. will the Dynamics Fit without any modifications?
2. Will the ride height be any different?
3. will it look odd?
4. What difference would it make to the handling?
5. Is it advised to go with Wider 215/40/17 on rear?

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JoeCool

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March 29, 2017, 08:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I think most people find 16" is really as big as you want to go on these cars. Bigger wheels adversely affect ride and handling. If you're OK with that compromise for looks, then fine, but unless you're going for a specific look, I wouldn't run 17"s personally. It will look funny (too much arch gap + big wheels = car on stilts), you'll probably need lowering springs to sit the car right, etc etc.
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shnazzle

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March 29, 2017, 09:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
17s look the best I think, especially lowered. But you couldn't pay me to drive in 17s again.
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Reeflodge

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March 29, 2017, 09:53 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "shnazzle"17s look the best I think, especially lowered. But you couldn't pay me to drive in 17s again.

Whys that shnazzle?
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1979scotte

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March 29, 2017, 10:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Tomaky and Ardent both agree with Shnazzle.
17s look great when lowered but arent the best for ride or handling.
The cost of the tyres puts me off too.
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s12vea

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March 29, 2017, 10:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I have 17" with tein springs and I think the ride is perfect
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shnazzle

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March 29, 2017, 11:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
We drove 900 miles through Scotland on the team dynamics (SP12) 17s and enjoyed every second, but the handling improved to no end when replacing them with 15/16 size team dynamics.

Personal opinion
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Wabbitkilla

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March 29, 2017, 11:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "1979scotte"Tomaky and Ardent both agree with Shnazzle.
17s look great when lowered but aren't the best for ride or handling.
The cost of the tyres puts me off too.

I have to agree with that myself.
17's look cool but the handling, dynamics, braking, and acceleration all take a hit.
Not exactly comfortable either
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HereComesTheWife

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March 29, 2017, 11:30 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ours was on 17s and I hated it! The handling was turd and for some reason it was blown all over the place when it was windy. Its great now it's on 15/16s


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March 29, 2017, 11:35 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "HereComesTheWife"Ours was on 17s and I hated it! The handling was turd and for some reason it was blown all over the place when it was windy. Its great now it's on 15/16s


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I love your technical description of the handling Helen.
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March 29, 2017, 12:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Topdownman"
Quote from: "HereComesTheWife"Ours was on 17s and I hated it! The handling was turd and for some reason it was blown all over the place when it was windy. Its great now it's on 15/16s


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I love your technical description of the handling Helen.

Concise and to the point.
Unlike you who would be blathering all over the place about things you dont really understand. :p
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s12vea

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March 29, 2017, 12:15 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "HereComesTheWife"Ours was on 17s and I hated it! The handling was turd and for some reason it was blown all over the place when it was windy. Its great now it's on 15/16s


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Straight and to the point haha
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HereComesTheWife

#12
March 29, 2017, 12:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Ha ha ha, ain't got no time for waffle and niceties  s:) :) s:)  

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shnazzle

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March 29, 2017, 13:04 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
And people wonder how we found each other haha
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March 29, 2017, 13:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
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March 29, 2017, 14:36 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Moving back to 15s was the best thing we did on ours.  felt so much better and more comfotable... The old farmer giles thanked me for it

1979scotte

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March 29, 2017, 16:12 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
The other thing to remember is unsprung weight.
Some of the cheaper wheels weigh a ton.
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Reeflodge

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March 29, 2017, 17:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
gone off the idea of 17" wheels now!
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HereComesTheWife

#18
March 29, 2017, 18:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Reeflodge"gone off the idea of 17" wheels now!
Ha ha ha, in defence of the 17s they do look really nice on

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s12vea

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March 29, 2017, 18:51 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "HereComesTheWife"
Quote from: "Reeflodge"gone off the idea of 17" wheels now!
Ha ha ha, in defence of the 17s they do look really nice on

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March 29, 2017, 18:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "s12vea"
Quote from: "HereComesTheWife"
Quote from: "Reeflodge"gone off the idea of 17" wheels now!
Ha ha ha, in defence of the 17s they do look really nice on

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I think the damage is done   s:| :| s:|
It is! I tried to be positive after my previous blunt review. I feel I have failed

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shnazzle

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March 29, 2017, 19:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
You have. Failure is upon thee
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Hext007

#22
March 29, 2017, 20:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Think the whole point of a 2 is the driving experience, so why ruin it, (no experience of 17's personally), never thought the looks was worth the trade off.

shnazzle

#23
March 29, 2017, 20:34 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
What you want is some disintegrating stock FL size alloys.
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Ardent

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March 29, 2017, 22:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Reeflodge
I'm a bit  late to this party
But I will echo what others have already said on my behalf.

Work with me on this for a moment.
What ever shoe size your are, go up two sizes and buy some 6" heels in that size. Go for a run and see how you get on.
That is is how the 2 felt, when she was wearing the wrong shoes.
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