What size alloys and tyre?

[jonny2608]

Got my wheels!

15" Wolfrace Pro Sprint in Gun Metal/Polished.

[Crash82]

The larger size wheels only decrease you acceleration it doesn't impied the performance at the top end.

Think of it like a mountain bike, when you use the easiest gear on the bike you accleration is better but your top end speed is decreased. If you use the hardest gear on the bike you acceleration decreases but you top end speed is better and the engine doesn't need to work as hard to maintain it.

[Chrex]

i have 2 cars atm, both wit 15's on...

My cesarios...195/50R15 dropped about 70..



And my new GSi, which is on Pro Race 1.2's and is dropped 50mm, hasnt been driven so yet to settle down...



15's are the best size imo. 195/50's. 40-50mm drop...perfect!

[jonny2608]

I agree, 15"s/16"s are the way forward, well I would say that as I've just bought these:

[pariAh]

we have the same car tbh.. same model and colour wht reg is yours though?...

really nice wheels aswell... how much?

[jonny2608]

Mine's a V-reg, so slightly older than yours.

The wheels were £399.99 in Halfords, but I told them I could get them else where for £299.99 so they did a price match.

I'm quite happy with them.

[CorsaTD]

14's are the best size
as they are the standard alloy size for the corsa -b why else would vauxhall have made them that size??

[Crash82]

14's are the best size
as they are the standard alloy size for the corsa -b why else would vauxhall have made them that size??

Because it's cheaper to stick them on smaller wheels.

[CorsaTD]

because it doesnt f**k with readings or slow the car down...

[smellurkebs]

well in that case y dont they put 14" wheels on all cars??............

[CorsaTD]

its not for all cars.... i was talking about the corsa... each car get different size wheels depending on how powerful / torquey it is.... the manufacturer give it a good wheel size to keep it economic ect and keep the spedo workign properly....
in this case i was talking about corsas because they were sold with 14" alloys... smart arse..

[jonny2608]

I get what ya mean 'CorsaTD', you are right but I don't regret at all getting my 15"s.

It's just a matter of taste and if you want bigger wheels, you're just gonna have to put up with a little bit of lost performance.

[CorsaTD]

indeed

[smellurkebs]

well can you explain to me why diff models within the corsas are sold with diff size wheels??
for example the club standard 13" and sxi standard 14"...so which size is best if they are the same car and same engine size?

[CorsaTD]

have a look at spec i sure they have different power ratings, another reason is that the sxi is a more expensive model... so there for more luxuries