17's on a mk1?

Sharpy · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:42 pm Post subject: 17's on a mk1?

Opinions?

With 50mm drop?

WheelyBigCheese · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:02 pm Post subject:

Too big I think, 16s max.

Delmastiff · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 5:49 pm Post subject:

17's with a 50 drop works on mine, just make sure your offset is close to ET49

mark1 · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:44 pm Post subject:

I have 17 with a 40mm drop works fine with no rubbing.

Ash · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:58 pm Post subject:

The new bmw mini has a PCD of 4x100 and ET49 so fit straight on.
You'll more than likely need spigot rings though.

scotti · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 8:06 pm Post subject:

mines on 17s lowered 40 no probs big grin

WheelyBigCheese · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 10:03 pm Post subject:

When I said too big, I meant I think they look too big for a mk1 not that they don't fit, just incase my original post is mis leading.

Sparko · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:14 pm Post subject:

The green one has 17's with a 60mm drop. Rubs a fair amount but it has old shocks and balloon tires. They look ok but 15's are prime for handling.

Sparko · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:20 pm Post subject:

And after actually reading your last reply..! yes, they can look a bit big.. my panzer for instance looks a bit like a rusty hot wheels car...

Dimpas · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:27 pm Post subject:

Here is mine GTE standard springs with 17s from Tigra B
Now i have a set of 15s tsw as i cannot afford spending 500-600 Euros for 4 new 205-45-17s....

WheelyBigCheese · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:32 pm Post subject:

Also went through the build diary of Rey and the 17's only stayed on a short time as they looked too big.

WheelyBigCheese · Posted: Tue Jan 29, 2013 11:33 pm Post subject:

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