Tyres and lowering question

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Coling20
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Tyres and lowering question

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What's the best alloy and tyre size and how much should I lower my car for good grip round fast tight corners I want my car to stick to road like glue but don't know what's best can anyone help ????
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45 profile and 60mm lowering I would say, could go more but not sure
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ThankS for replying
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what wheels you running?
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Not long Had the car so it's totally standard and still running on it's steelies and normal tires
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oh and for the alloy size i would go either 15 or 16 :)
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ruri mac innes
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lower it 60 mm you wouldn't need to go much lower and id go with a set of 14 inch sport wheels
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I have 15's on and its improved it massively
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