Sloaner

Thinking of fitting 17" wheels to my98 turbo. Do i need to lower the suspension? Photos of cars with 17`s not lowered would be very much appreciated. I`m thinking about oz superleggeras
Cheers

Hoppy

Why would you have to lower it?

Sloaner

will it not be sitting slightly higher off the ground. It may look better if you narrow the gap between the arc and the wheel. I dont want it to look like a 4x4.

FASTER MIKE!!

don`t think imprezas look bad on std supension though they do look better lowered. and it should improve the handling

just my 2p`s worth

mike

currymonster

Hiya mate. My cousin has an STI V with 17 s fitted. I have an MY2000 uk turbo with std 16 s on. Out of interest side by side i measured from the floor to the top of the wheel arch on his and my cars, his car was only 5mm or so higher. But his car is running 225/45 tyres which are an unusual fitment size. Came on the car when he bought it and I dont think he gets much rubbing at all.

Dunno if this helps,

Happy alloying,

Cal

PeteT

The thing to remember with fitting larger wheels is that the overall diameter of the wheel/tyre stays the same whatever size wheels you put on. The wheel gets bigger but the profile of the sidewall gets smaller to compensate. Thats why a BMW M3 with 20" wheels doesn't have the ground clearance of a LandRover but it does have tyres that look like elastic bands stretched over cotton reels.

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

What PeteT says is right, but only if you put the correct tyres on your new wheels:
Alcazar

Sloaner

thanks for the info guys. Will have to fit tyres that are 40`s then?

SCOSaltire

i have 215/40/17 on my MY99
no rubbing
but then, the cars not lowered (yet)

alcazar

iTrader: (2)

215/40 17's on OE WRX '01 wheels on a '98.
No probs, even towing a caravan, and with 3 teenage lads in the rear of the car, and 4 mountain bikes on top
Alcazar

Impret-Sir

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I am interested in this too, I want to fit 225/45/17s to my late classic, but am worried about clearance in the arches.

bigsinky

@sloaner

y'ok m8? 215/40 x17 is standard size on 17s. my car (95wrx) is lowered quite a bit (>40mm and still no fouling, i can fit one finger between the top of the rear tyre and the arch!!!). you don't need to lower but will make the car handle better. still clio/saxo/corsa baiting in bangor?

@impret-sir

225/45 x 17 - you may get some fouling in the arches if the car is lowered at any stage. get the arches rolled and you should have no probs. i have heard of guys ripping out the plastic inner guard to get these sizes to fit.

cheers

big sinky

[Edited by bigsinky - 4/6/2003 2:49:47 AM]