Does anyone....

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 31 Jul 2005, 05:13

Probably for the younger residents.
Does anyone run 17" alloys on their ZX? I understand that 16's need half inch spacers on the rear, is this the same for 17's?
Cheers
Ross

Post by **Peter.N.** » 31 Jul 2005, 13:38

They will shake your teeth loose!

cornishbx16v · Post by **cornishbx16v** » 31 Jul 2005, 19:52

i know its a different car but i ran 17's on the bx for a while with no spacers! as long as the offset is correct then it shouldnt need any spacers???
they will severely affect the ride of the car though!! look good but you feel everthing!

vanny · Post by **vanny** » 31 Jul 2005, 21:04

Again, not a ZX but i sometimes have 17's on my BX and they fit fine with no need for spacers as the offset matches the car/width of the wheels. However i agree with Cornish that it screws up every little part of the handling except perhaps the braking, but the ABS doesnt like that with 17's (thank god for the magic switch)!
I have 205/40 r17's and the cheapest i can get real tyres (not remoulds) is £60 for Falken Z315?s fitted and disposed. But i've seen Exalto 2 well over £150 per corner for this size! For the £120 i cen get a set of 4 decent tyres for the original alloys so i'm reverting back shortly.
I'd suggest that 16's are the way togo unless you already hate the car! I'm only keeping the 17's for show!

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 31 Jul 2005, 21:34

Right I've bought some 17's because they for some reason they were cheaper then 16's. They needs some tyres, but at £77 fully refurbished I wasn't going to leave them there.

vanny · Post by **vanny** » 31 Jul 2005, 21:45

at that price, i can understand the purchase! Got any pictures?
I've only got my Adikt's because they came free with the car!

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 31 Jul 2005, 21:56

sure here you go:

Not sure of the white myself but again, it was more the price.
I'll do some proper pics when I pick them up.

vanny · Post by **vanny** » 31 Jul 2005, 22:22

buy a red car and lob them on, prepoer 'rally slag' wheels!

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 31 Jul 2005, 22:58

lol I might get them powder coated in grey. Think it'd suit the colour of my car better

cornishbx16v · Post by **cornishbx16v** » 01 Aug 2005, 02:45

16's are expensive not only for the wheels but for tyres too! they will offer better comfort and ride to 17's but will cost you more in the long run!
i do like those wheels! although you are right that they would look a lot better in graphite on your car (if its that greeny colour as in the lock removal pick!)

rossnunn · Post by **rossnunn** » 01 Aug 2005, 03:10

yup it is, tahiti (think thats how you spell it)green. Its the elation colour