Mr&MrsCupra
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got a 51reg ibiza cupra just don't know what to go for - 17 or 18's. will be going on coilover's soon
any thoughts?
any thoughts?
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i was in the same predicament.......i ended up buying 17's, once they were fitted i knew with my coilies i could of had the 18's without any arch work.
Gearing stands a chance of being out with the 18's unless the tyre profiles are low enough to compensate but then you have ride comfort issues. Also extra strain on the power steering etc are all points to consider, they will look the danglies but looking back now.......im glad i went for 17's.
Gearing stands a chance of being out with the 18's unless the tyre profiles are low enough to compensate but then you have ride comfort issues. Also extra strain on the power steering etc are all points to consider, they will look the danglies but looking back now.......im glad i went for 17's.
Im thinking of going for 18's on mine.
Search for didgy2 as he had 18's on his, and there were some pics.
Or have a look here:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63294&highlight=18*
Search for didgy2 as he had 18's on his, and there were some pics.
Or have a look here:
http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=63294&highlight=18*
i think 18's do look mint......one of the other key problems was the replacement tyre costs and the amount you pay to "have the extra inch".lol.
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I personnaly think that 18's would be too big and you'll loose some of the handling. 17's are great but since i've gone back to my standard 16's i think the 16's handle better than the 17's did. So it depends if you want it more for the looks than anything else.
Have to agree. All about the 16's and slam it! Handles much better on 16's than 17's. Hate to think of the ride quality on 18's 
Each to there own
yep.........im basing my opinion from my own experiences, having had 16's when i first bought the car and then upgrading to 17's immediately made me aware of the handling difference.
Dont forget though, alot of the handling will be down to the specific tyre used on each application......i would hazard a guess that a 17" remould kingpin tyre would be complete pants and therefore, a 16" toyo or goodyear would be 100% better.
Also tyre width is a key factor aswell.....If a 16" rim was running a 185/50/16 i could also hazard a guess that a 215/40/17 will perform and handle better.
Then there is the suspension set-up which also adds to the handling capabilities.....................
yep.........im basing my opinion from my own experiences, having had 16's when i first bought the car and then upgrading to 17's immediately made me aware of the handling difference.
Dont forget though, alot of the handling will be down to the specific tyre used on each application......i would hazard a guess that a 17" remould kingpin tyre would be complete pants and therefore, a 16" toyo or goodyear would be 100% better.
Also tyre width is a key factor aswell.....If a 16" rim was running a 185/50/16 i could also hazard a guess that a 215/40/17 will perform and handle better.
Then there is the suspension set-up which also adds to the handling capabilities.....................
Yeah defintely. I had standard 6x16's on the car. Bought 7x17s TSW and handling improved. though now on 16's again and its much better. Though this maybe down to the fact i have 9" on the rears
Generally speaking it think 16s are good for track use. 17's fill the arches nicely though.
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All about the girth!!!! lol
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All about the girth!!!! lol
Sweeeeeet!!!!
i bet it handles like a go kart doesnt it?? What size tyres you running up front?
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