15" or 16" Alloys for 1.2 65Bhp

[immersion]

I am finally going to get new Alloys for my 1.2 65bhp cant afford Seat ones so am going to get something similar what would be best 15" or 16"? bearing in mind i dont want to loose any performence not like i have much in the first place would 16" affect fuel consumption stress on car? should i just stick with 15"?

Thanks,
immersion

 

[BKR]

go for 17s id say, theyre usualy cheaper than 16 in the ibizas and they do make a slight diff to mpg
plus they look better

 

[Danneh]

The bigger the wheel from standard size - slower the acceleration, more so in a lower powered car, but technically a high top speed.

The smaller the wheel from standard, technically you can get faster acceleration, but a lower top speed.

In most cases that has been correct. Tbh, I'd go with 16. 17 is just too big IMHO.

Fuel consumuption? I think I slightly bigger wheel will help iirc. But only by 1-3mpg?

 

[T. Spark]

The bigger the wheel from standard size - slower the acceleration, more so in a lower powered car, but technically a high top speed.

The smaller the wheel from standard, technically you can get faster acceleration, but a lower top speed.

In most cases that has been correct. Tbh, I'd go with 16. 17 is just too big IMHO.

Fuel consumuption? I think I slightly bigger wheel will help iirc. But only by 1-3mpg?

Spot on reply.

16's on a 1.2 wont really kick the wicked fast speed you already have, however get some decent rubber on it, 205 or 215 tyres, and it will handle like its on rails Go for 16's

 

[scottyNI]

i've got a 1.2 and 17s...i think it looks perfect...

have noticed any major difference either, jus more grip

 

[T. Spark]

i've got a 1.2 and 17s...i think it looks perfect...

have noticed any major difference either, jus more grip

I guess its the difference in person, the idea of 17's showing milk bottle top brakes arent my idea of looking perfect

I knew a guy with 18's on his 1.2 once He ended up working at JBS

 

[Danneh]

Is your car on stilts?

I sure hope you've lowered it with 17's!

 

[bertrum]

16's FTW!

 

[immersion]

I guess its the difference in person, the idea of 17's showing milk bottle top brakes arent my idea of looking perfect

I knew a guy with 18's on his 1.2 once He ended up working at JBS

T-spark do you know who owns the Silver 5Dr in you sig its the same as mine got anypics?

 

[bertrum]

T-spark do you know who owns the Silver 5Dr in you sig its the same as mine got anypics?

Belongs to Tom. and it isn't 'the same' as yours is a 1.2. Think theres a few pics of it in T.'s readers ride thread (click his sig) and also in Tom.'s strangely lol!

Tom.'s link... http://seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=148538

 

[immersion]

Belongs to Tom. and it isn't 'the same' as yours is a 1.2. Think theres a few pics of it in T.'s readers ride thread (click his sig) and also in Tom.'s strangely lol!

Tom.'s link... http://seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=148538

Same as in its Silver 5dr Thanks

 

[T. Spark]

Yes, what rob said

 

[arron2004]

Definatly 16 inch how much you looking at spending? As there is all ways some standard mk3 cupra ones floating about on for sale section! Think they would look ok on a mk4

 

[Danneh]

As others have said. 16! Make sure you get a good quality tyre and make them wide and low profile! 40/205/16? The lower the profile the more original szie of tyre it goes down too.

If you go for 17, make sure you lower it, and it will mess up your speedo aswell.

 

[arron2004]

immersion what sort of style you after 1st of all like if you after "euro" stick some 15's on with some stretch rubber on and lower it (ronal's or some thing), or like a motor sport look then go for 16's with a nice low profile like ppl said or just go for like a oem look and get cupra 1's?

 

[bertrum]

Definatly 16 inch how much you looking at spending? As there is all ways some standard mk3 cupra ones floating about on for sale section! Think they would look ok on a mk4

Mk3 cupra's would look good on a mk4 apart from that the Mk3 PCD is 4x100 and the Mk4 is 5x100... you could get adapters but the thinnest generally are 20mm, I wouldn't put spacers/adapters on the front of my car lol

If you go for 17, make sure you lower it, and it will mess up your speedo aswell.

Given the correct profile tyre, the rolling radius will not change enough to make a noticeable difference with the speedo

immersion what sort of style you after 1st of all like if you after "euro" stick some 15's on with some stretch rubber on and lower it (ronal's or some thing), or like a motor sport look then go for 16's with a nice low profile like ppl said or just go for like a oem look and get cupra 1's?

If you've got ~£200 per wheel without tyres then cupra's would indeed look sweet


Have a look for pre/post facelift fr alloys floating around. Pre = 16", post = 17" but the pre facelift are better... aren't they sparky hehe

 

[immersion]

Hi lads i think il go with 16" with a wide profile tyre im will to spend €1000 (£900)

 

[m0rk]

Mk3 cupra's would look good on a mk4 apart from that the Mk3 PCD is 4x100 and the Mk4 is 5x100... you could get adapters but the thinnest generally are 20mm, I wouldn't put spacers/adapters on the front of my car lol

Keep your eyes peeled for the Mk2 Toledo that came with the same wheels, but the right bolt pattern

 

[Danneh]

Hi lads i think il go with 16" with a wide profile tyre im will to spend €1000 (£900)

You can buy a good set of four inc fitted tyres for £500!

 

[arron2004]

Hi lads i think il go with 16" with a wide profile tyre im will to spend €1000 (£900)

Mate get a decent set for £500 and get some coilovers all day long for £900 then you can have low and nice alloys