imola wheel question

[funbobby]

anyone kept the original wheels but gone 16's upfront? want to keep car original but feel the front wheels look a touch too small so wondering if people have done this and happy with the change,also did it change the handling much?

[V8 GRF]

funbobby said:

anyone kept the original wheels but gone 16's upfront? want to keep car original but feel the front wheels look a touch too small so wondering if people have done this and happy with the change,also did it change the handling much?

Done it on my Griff and it made a noticeable difference. I also changed the drop links to the Steve Heath items at the same time as a result the car feels more 'planted' and less prone to understeer. It also means you can get tyres with the correct speed ratings.

[Andy Pandie]

I changed mine back in June, and am pleased with the results. Had a bit of understeer to start with but adjusting the pressures upto 24psi seemed to cure it. Have increased the width from 205 to 225 also and fitted some 3mm spacers between the wheels and the hub to clear the wishbones on full lock. I believe you can also fit lock stops as an alternative.

Photo of it parked next to one with 15"s on for comparison.

[chrispitman]

If going to 16" front you just need to fit some rack stops other wise the wheel will just catch the wish bone, easy things to fit there basically a plastic washer with a cut so they clip over the rack end under the rubber.

[funbobby]

where can i get these rack stops then? pic very helpfull thanks, larger fronts do look a bit better just a case of getting some though!