17'' alloys help

[sapper]

Im a bit lost so can anyone help. If I was to buy a set of 17'' alloys what size should i be looking for front and back, for width, offset and tyres.

[K4TRV]

Suggest you go to page 2 of this forum

:http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&t=581420&nmt=TSW%20Fusion%20Alloy%20Wheels

[jsr]

Also, check out my post on this topic, lots of info here:

http://www.pistonheads.com/xforums/topic.asp?h=0&a...

[robert dorman]

Go for 17" front and 18" rear the car will look better thats what I had on mine and will not upset the handling.

[The AJP Griff]

robert dorman said:

Go for 17" front and 18" rear the car will look better thats what I had on mine and will not upset the handling.

Definately the best combo,imho,and this was superb on my last griff.I had 18x9 ET40 rears and 17x8 ET25 fronts.The rears allowed me to fit 265 tyres,and the fronts will let you fit up to 235's with ease.If you dont have PAS,then you might want to fit 17x7 on the front and fit either 205 or 215 tyres.

[Chimjunkie]

18" rear is a little on the large size needing a 35 profile rear. From experience with my car, this is not forgiving on pot holes and you would maybe need adjustable shocks to get the ride comfort back if you are going from 16". Having said that, it does look great and the large rear rim is a great look.

[sapper]

Cheers chaps, plenty to think about, nothing is ever straight forward is it.

[sapper]

Ok chaps I still need your advice. Ive found a set of 4 17'' with 40mm offset. How will this affect the handling. Tyres are 215/40 ZR17 Toyo T1R on the front and 245/40 ZR17 Toyo T1R on the rear. Its the offsett thats got me puzzled. What will it mean if the fronts are retracted by 7mm innner clearance and the outer is 7mm retracted, and the rears by 9mm inner clearance and the outer is 21mm retracted

Edited by sapper on Thursday 11th September 21:27

[Meatball]

robert dorman said:

Go for 17" front and 18" rear the car will look better thats what I had on mine and will not upset the handling.

17" fronts and 18" rear best combo imo

[Markh]

Meatball said:

robert dorman said:

Go for 17" front and 18" rear the car will look better thats what I had on mine and will not upset the handling.

17" fronts and 18" rear best combo imo

I would have to disagree with you there, I found 18's on the rear a bit nasty (would crash around on some less than perfect surfaces) changed to 17's on the rear much better, had my suspension set up by a very well known TVR suspension 'God' who reckoned 17's where the best for the driver, but if you are just into posing then by all means take the 18 route.

[sapper]

Ive decided to go for 17's all round, just not sure how these offsets will affect the handling.

[dumbfunk]

That's what I did. Lots of research and advice and I'm very happy with the following:

2 x 17x7 ET25 with 215/40 ZR17 ToyoT1R
2 x 17x8 ET37 with 245/40 ZR17 ToyoT1R

No need for spacers, speedo reading unaffected, gearing still perfect.

I went for Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s but Compomotive do a full range of offsets and some very nice simple designs too. The look is more motorsport than bling but that's what I wanted anyway.



dumbfunk

[sapper]

dumbfunk said:

That's what I did. Lots of research and advice and I'm very happy with the following:

2 x 17x7 ET25 with 215/40 ZR17 ToyoT1R
2 x 17x8 ET37 with 245/40 ZR17 ToyoT1R

No need for spacers, speedo reading unaffected, gearing still perfect.

I went for Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s but Compomotive do a full range of offsets and some very nice simple designs too. The look is more motorsport than bling but that's what I wanted anyway.

dumbfunk

Ive found a set i like with the tyre size you suggest but thet are 17x7 ET40, not sure if I should get them or not as the offset is concerning me slightly

Edited by sapper on Friday 12th September 11:17

Edited by sapper on Friday 12th September 11:17

[dumbfunk]

If that's for the front tyre (that should be ET25) then for me, that would be too much of a compromise.
I'd be less worried for the rear but would personally pass on this set.

Lots of people run spacers quite happily but I'm a bit of a purist in this sense.



df

[leetvr]

sapper, i have a set of 17inch from my chim, that i dont need.
Drop me a line and we can do a deal.

Lee

[sapper]

leetvr said:

sapper, i have a set of 17inch from my chim, that i dont need.
Drop me a line and we can do a deal.

Lee

YHM

[sapper]

dumbfunk said:

If that's for the front tyre (that should be ET25) then for me, that would be too much of a compromise.
I'd be less worried for the rear but would personally pass on this set.

Lots of people run spacers quite happily but I'm a bit of a purist in this sense.



df

Ive followed your advice and am giving them a miss, shame the offsets were wrong as they were very smart and i was getting them for a good price

[sapper]

Thanks to everyone for your input and advice

[Uncle Fester]

dumbfunk said:

That's what I did. Lots of research and advice and I'm very happy with the following:

2 x 17x7 ET25 with 215/40 ZR17 ToyoT1R
2 x 17x8 ET37 with 245/40 ZR17 ToyoT1R

No need for spacers, speedo reading unaffected, gearing still perfect.

I went for Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s but Compomotive do a full range of offsets and some very nice simple designs too. The look is more motorsport than bling but that's what I wanted anyway.



dumbfunk

What led you to these numbers?

I am going for the same pro race 1.2 wheels and agree no spacers or lock stops.

The poor roads around here make me want to keep it 17” all round. Can I mix the sizes you give, but the widths AJP mentions? If I do, should I use his offsets, or yours?

I notice on the Toyo website that I could get the 235/40 onto a 7.5 would I be better off using the smaller wheel, presumably with a lower unsprung weight, or would the tyre sit better and give more grip on the bigger wheel?

I have PAS and am trying to put down more power so want the bigger sizes, but want to keep the unsprung weight as low as possible.

With the larger wheels, am I better off sticking with the Toyo’s, or are there better alternatives once I free myself of the 15” fronts?

What are the biggest brakes that will go under the pro race 1.2 in 17” on a Griff?

I have an all black car. Part of me says black wheels would look mean, but the other part says this would be too much. Classic silver would look right, just like the originals. What colour would other people choose?

When these are fitted, I will have a set of Estorils to sell. What are they worth? One front has a minor curb mark.

[That Daddy]

TVR Moneypit said:

Uncle Fester said:

I have an all black car. Part of me says black wheels would look mean, but the other part says this would be too much. Classic silver would look right, just like the originals. What colour would other people choose?

Personally, I think that black wheels on a black car is a little too much, well, black?

What about white or silver.

Silver i have a similar dilemma,which is why my silver wheels on a silver car are to become anthracite over the winter lay/up

Edited by That Daddy on Sunday 14th September 10:11