Help with 17"s

[Sazzle]

Ive bought some 17"s for my saxo and people are tellin me not to put them on as they will rub on my fuel pipe is this true if so what can i do to stop this from happening?

[WelshyUK]

They shouldn't rub on your fuel pipe, but there will be issues with the plastic inner arch which will need removing. Also is the car lowered as this can have a big impact?

[Sazzle]

No it hasnt been lowered. Do you think they will be alright to put on?

[stupotvtr]

probs be ok to put on but you will end up looking like a 4x4 if it's not lowered bud

[WelshyUK]

No it hasnt been lowered. Do you think they will be alright to put on?

Yes they will be fine to put on, but as said it probably won't look quite right without lowering it a bit. Also you may need spacers dependant on the wheels you've got!:y:

[Sazzle]

ok thanks for the help...i was goin to get it lowered after they were on does that cause more probs?

[saxo_bigbass]

will not rub on the fuel pipe.offset needs to be between 15 20 or else they will rub. i put on a 45 offset wheel on yesterday and it was touching that back off the arch and arb. it was lowered around 80 - 90 mm as well.whole tyre was wedged in there lol

[WelshyUK]

ok thanks for the help...i was goin to get it lowered after they were on does that cause more probs?

That will be better at least you can use them to see how low you can go before they rub, and you won't have to guess. Have a go with the search button as there are other threads specifically for this!:y:

[saxo_bigbass]

id say 40mm is o k . but id go lower :P

[OLLYVTS]

You will need spacer aswell as the wheels will rub on the plate on the torsion bar.Also you will have to cut off your rear bumper bracket wich is in the arch,and remove all arch liners.They might hit the fuel pipe when you fit them when the car is jacked up but when you put it back down it shouldnt rub on it.My car was down 40mm with 17s and it did still rub a little bit with one person in the back and on full lock.

Hope that helps.