I am thinking about putting some aftermarket alloy's on my car either 16's or 17's.
Can you guys post pics of your cars with both sizes so i can see what they look like?
Cheers
James.
Heres the first set of 17" Wheels i put on her:
Wolfrace Urban Racing 7's
(http://www.euroroadster.com/images/mycar.jpg)
and then the new set of 17":
League Kantanas Superlights
(http://www.euroroadster.com/images/misc/apcmr2_9.jpg)
Hope these help to give you some better idea s:) :) s:)
Andy
Mine (Mille Miglia Chronos 17") as they are now....
(http://www.spydermagazine.com/files/seanmille.jpg)
They are currently being refurbished in Anthracite (Dark grey colour), I'll post pics when I get them back at the weekend.
Ta guys, any more?
Have either of your cars been loxered?
What Offset do i need, what PCD?
Do 17's rub if lowered?
for general info on sizes etc check out this thread...
m http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic. ... c&start=15 (http://www.mr2roc.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=283&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=15) m
you might find something in there usefull.
Can't remember the offset,PCD of hand s:oops: :oops: s:oops: , but 17"'s don't rub if lowered, well they don't if you drop 1.25", but not sure if you went lower than that.
Andy
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"for general info on sizes etc check out this thread...
Also see this (I'll turn into an article really soon, honest!):
m http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MR2 ... ssage/3152 (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/MR2_ROC/message/3152) m
No, mine isn't lowered, and they don't rub (and I have pushed the car pretty hard with them on), as per Hope4Sun I can't remember the PCD but I think the offset is 38-40.
Liz has had hers lowered, mine's getting done in a few weeks.
Offset is 45mm IIRC.
17"s shouldn't rub, at least not badly, as long as you fit the right tyres. Personally I'd go for 16"s if anything, although I quite like these:
(http://www.ozwheels.com/OZ_wheel_imgs/lrg/front_wheel_034.jpg)
But 17" is the smallest these come in!
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Cheers for that mate, that's lots of help!!
You really want these wheels don't you lol.
*edited*
Just did FAST crappy photoshop but what you think of these
(http://www.ceriumcoating.com/mine2.jpg)
Quote from: "bigun007"Cheers for that mate, that's lots of help!!
You really want these wheels don't you lol.
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lol! s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "bigun007"Just did FAST crappy photoshop but what you think of these
Not bad. Personally I think the '2 looks better with 5/6 spoke wheels rather than multi-spoke anyway.
I'm not sure about the split spoke design on those but they'd probably grow on me.
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Funny you should say that, i am looking at these
(http://www.performancealloys.com/uploadedimages/390_1.jpg)
In either 17's or 16's not sure just yet, gonna check on prices etc!!
you will probably find that tyres are cheaper and easier to get for 17's rather than 16's so take that into account when choosing... make sure you can get a good make in the right size.
Hey mate, Hope4Sun i hope you don't mind but i borrowed your car for a quick photoshop to see what they look like, i'll take it off if you want.
(http://www.ceriumcoating.com/apcmr2_9with%20Hydras.jpg)
Hope you don't mind s:? :? s:?
I like these as well, think they'd look really nice on a silver MK3
(http://www.performancealloys.com/uploadedimages/395_1.jpg)
Quote from: "bigun007"Hey mate, Hope4Sun i hope you don't mind but i borrowed your car for a quick photoshop to see what they look like, i'll take it off if you want.
(http://www.ceriumcoating.com/apcmr2_9with%20Hydras.jpg)
Hope you don't mind s:? :? s:?
No worries mate s:) :) s:) (to be honest it's not mine anymore anyway s;) ;) s;) )
Andy
WOW just "shopped them on" and they look great!!
(http://www.ceriumcoating.com/apcmr2_9withTooras.jpg)
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"you will probably find that tyres are cheaper and easier to get for 17's rather than 16's so take that into account when choosing... make sure you can get a good make in the right size.
What's your basis for that? I've always found that generally tyres are more expensive the larger the radius.
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nah, check out a prices for 16's & 17's, for some reason they are easier to get and cheaper in 17's... dont ask me, i only work here sir!
Quote from: "krisclarkuk"nah, check out a prices for 16's & 17's, for some reason they are easier to get and cheaper in 17's... dont ask me, i only work here sir!
Probably because 17" are more common, economies of scale, buying in bulk, that sort of thing.
Quote from: "bigun007"Just did FAST crappy photoshop but what you think of these
(http://www.ceriumcoating.com/mine2.jpg)
Topless has these and they look really good. Unfortunately they are Momos and very heavy.
I have a photo of Topless' car wheels close up... hold on.....
(http://www.mr2-roadster.co.uk/photos/chelmsford/momo.jpg)
Hows that?!? s:D :D s:D
Quote from: "phil4"Probably because 17" are more common, economies of scale, buying in bulk, that sort of thing.
I'm surprised at that.
There must be more crappy cars out there with small wheels compared to the few that have large wheels.
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Quote from: "Hardcore"Quote from: "phil4"Probably because 17" are more common, economies of scale, buying in bulk, that sort of thing.
I'm surprised at that.
There must be more crappy cars out there with small wheels compared to the few that have large wheels.
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Oh, I don't disagree with that. I'd say most cars are 13",14" or 15". But what I've noticed is that they then seem to jump from 15" to 17" & 18". I've seen very few cars until recently with 16" rims. But that's not exactly impirical evidence, just what I've noticed.
Quote from: "phil4"Oh, I don't disagree with that. I'd say most cars are 13",14" or 15". But what I've noticed is that they then seem to jump from 15" to 17" & 18". I've seen very few cars until recently with 16" rims. But that's not exactly impirical evidence, just what I've noticed.
Ah, ok. Fair enough, that makes sense.
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