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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: BigDaveC on 26 March 2006, 20:28

Title: Bigger rims...
Post by: BigDaveC on 26 March 2006, 20:28

what are the disadvantages of bigger rims/wheels? Do they slow down the car ? :huh:

Title: Re: Bigger rims...
Post by: ...joe on 26 March 2006, 22:05

not as such... they can affect acceleration and they will affect handling

Title: Re: Bigger rims...
Post by: BigDaveC on 26 March 2006, 22:15

So it's actually best to stick with the lowered 14's then ?! :huh: :smiley:

Title: Re: Bigger rims...
Post by: [han] on 27 March 2006, 07:54

not so much 'best' darl. it all depends what kinda look you're after!? i like both, so i can't comment on my preference i'm afraid!

Title: Re: Bigger rims...
Post by: ...joe on 27 March 2006, 09:29

nah you can go 17's on a mk3 without much trouble! i meant more like 19's would be worse.... 15's work best on mk2's.

Title: Re: Bigger rims...
Post by: adamski_mk1 on 27 March 2006, 12:57

i wouldn't go any bigger than 16''. Like the others say it will destroy the handling of the car, and acceleration will take ages

Title: Re: Bigger rims...
Post by: Dinky on 28 March 2006, 13:29

it can also put extra pressure on ur clutch and in my wexperience,as found out at the weekend, u sum times cant get ur wheel bearing covers on, which would obv mean changin ur wheel bearings more frequently :rolleyes:

Dinx :kiss: