will 195/45/16 fit on my saxo,,

[ant_vts16v]

hi ya people thought i would ask,, i have a 1999 saxo vts, i want to put 16" on it,, most of my mates say they will fit but not sure,,with a 195/45/16, is this true,, or will i need a 40 profile,,

[Dan]

Depends how much it is lowered matey.If 40mm plus then yeah work will be needed to get them to fit but it wont be hard. 40 profiles will be better as no work at all is needed. smileys/smiley2.gif

[ant_vts16v]

i havent lowered it yet,, want to,, how much u think i should lower it,, and what make of lowered kit should i go for,, will it rub before it has been lowered,, cheers

[SaxoAL]

When I had mine at standard height on the 16/45 profs, it rubbed even then. Now its lowered 40mm with sufficient archwork and its now fine.

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[SaxoAL]

and my turbo is on the same size wheels. I've done a bit of arch bashing myself, but it could do with some more, as it slightly catches still.

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[ant_vts16v]

so it will rub then on the standard height,, with 195/45/16,, wat sort of lowerin kit do u sugguest and how much should i lower it

[SaxoAL]

yep, mine scrubbed on std height on the 45 profile tyres when cornering and with a load.

Perfect now though.

I recommend going for a full suspension setup, as opposed to just upgrading springs.

If your going justsprings, makes such as Pi seem to be good quality and good value for money (the ones I have on my silver one)

I've got shocks and springs setup on the turbo. Spax PSX krypton filled shocks, with springs to match.


Go 40mm, its the best optimum height drop. Great handling and looks wise.

[ant_vts16v]

will it rub when it has been lowered,, and with the standard height how much will it rub,, like all the time,, will something like g-max or the pi kits be ok with a 40mm drop,, many thanks

[SaxoAL]

wouldnt go g-max matey
Pi springs will be fine at 40mm mate.

It will rub when lowered unless you get archwork done.
Mine rubbed a fair bit at std height. Even with just me and a passenger.

[ant_vts16v]

how much archwork would it involve,, or would it be better 2 go for 15"

[SaxoAL]

Rtec would want around £150 for archwork. So a fair bit.
DIY job isnt too bad, Scotts the best person to speak to about that.

15's, slammed would look sweet as though.

[ant_vts16v]

so if i got for 15" wat the best size tyre to get and how much shall i lowered it 40mm still

[SaxoAL]

45 profile. Still go 40mm yes. Will look spot on smileys/smiley20.gif

[ant_vts16v]

so if i get 195/45/15 with a 40mm drop should look sweet,, on g max or spax

[ant_vts16v]

many thanks every 1 really help

[hopey]

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this is my vtr m8 only pic ive got. 50mm drop all round on apex springs. 195 45 16s tsw reflex no rubbing smileys/smiley2.gif

[ant_vts16v]

i think i keep with the 195/45/15 ,, as that wat it is standard,, any1 think it will rub when lowered 40mm then..

[SaxoAL]

nope.

[ant_vts16v]

will it still look ok on 15",, wat abt hitting or grounding out on stuff,,

[SaxoAL]

will look fine.
No hitting/scrubbing/grounding/rubbing.
Unless you get absurdly wrong ofset.
The offset you want for saxo is ET18 or around, with a PCD of 4x108

[ant_vts16v]

well it has hit 1 or twice,, i have a lower strut brace and the exhaust boxes hang low,, at least it wont rub or any think,, with the wheels and being lowered,,

[ant_vts16v]

many thanks every1 for ur replys... smileys/smiley17.gif smileys/smiley17.gif

[SaxoAL]

lower struts do tend to hit the floor yes.
It might be worth getting a full suspension kit, stiffen it up a bit, limiting the 'lean' factor. Hopefully stop it from scrubbing bits.

[ant_vts16v]

got a decent quote today on 16" yay,, they are 195.40.16,, £600,, any 1 think they will rubb now,, and will they rub once lowered,, cheers