I really can't decide on 16" or 17", help me!

[Lionheart79]

What are the pros and cons for each?

Bearing in mind it's a 1.2.

I've found some wheels i like but just can't decide on 16" and bigger profile tyres or 17" lower profiles.

Will take your comments on board before i make a choice!

 

[Altech]

If you have facelift bumpers then I'd say go for 17" as they'll look better. But If you like a comfortable ride then go for 16" with a 45 profile tyre.

I think 16" suit pre-facelift Ibizas more as the bumpers are smaller.

 

[RaggedLob]

I went with 16's...

If you pick the right design, they still looks awesome, and the ride just stays on the right side of acceptable

 

[flegz16]

I've found some wheels i like but just can't decide on 16" and bigger profile tyres or 17" lower profiles.

you got any pictures of the wheels you like? because like RaggedLob said if you get a good looking set then that might help with your decision.

 

[Lionheart79]

I've found some wheels i like but just can't decide on 16" and bigger profile tyres or 17" lower profiles.

you got any pictures of the wheels you like? because like RaggedLob said if you get a good looking set then that might help with your decision.

Yeah i like these

Or these which i am trying to find in the UK

Or some RS6 alloys.

 

[gus]

17" without a doubt ;-)

 

[Lionheart79]

17" without a doubt ;-)

But will the car look like a monster truck with 17"s lol

 

[kenny_fr]

Not if you lower it. I think 17"s is the size people generally go for.

 

[st10587]

17" do it, do it now

 

[Lionheart79]

Ok well i reckon i'll get 17"s as long as the 1.2 power doesn't turn into 1.0 power i'll live with it! lol

 

[Lionheart79]

like these too

 

[ScottHmk4]

the heavier wheels do make a difference to the power as i noticed it when i had my steel wheels back on last week, not much but alloy is heavier than steel so it makes sence, but i doubt there would be a difference between 16 and 17" alloys, ad go with 17's they look better

 

[BigWill]

Wheels like that, 17's would look a lot better in my opinion

 

[gtikezz]

16's

 

[ATP]

17's with a smaller diameter tyre won't change your rolling radius that much, weight of the wheels will have an effect...

could also go for lighter wheels, i remember replacing the 15" oem alloys on my peugeot with 16" OZ wheels, and they were a lot lighter

 

[Lionheart79]

Some helpful input.

Just got to decide which ones now!

 

[Proff_CUPRA 180]

as above 17" light weight wheels would be spot on for ya

 

[GlanzaV]

17's with a smaller diameter tyre won't change your rolling radius that much, weight of the wheels will have an effect...

Try this: Visual Tyre Size Calculator

It's my Bro's tyre size calculator - You can play around with different wheel sizes/tyre profiles and it'll tell you how much it changes the rolling diameter, speedo etc...

 

[Lionheart79]

Try this: Visual Tyre Size Calculator

It's my Bro's tyre size calculator - You can play around with different wheel sizes/tyre profiles and it'll tell you how much it changes the rolling diameter, speedo etc...

Nice one, will have a look!.

 

[GlanzaV]

He's also currently working on another Offset Calculator which will show you how far out the wheel will sit by changng the wheel width, offset, spacers etc.. and one that will show you the extent of "Tyre Stretch" for the Euro look...