how low can i go

[chrismurra]

hi guys how low can i go without any rubbing

tyres: 195/45/R16 oz wheels
car: Saxo x reg vts 16v

[xclairex]

I wouldn't go any lower than 40mm, Ive been told thats when the problems start

[chrismurra]

I wouldn't go any lower than 40mm, Ive been told thats when the problems start

so i could go 40 without any problem?

[S34MER]

you'll get rbbing on full lock deffo, even on a 40mm drop mate!

[Connor_scotland]

get the arches rolled and go 80mm

it makes you looks cool infront of your friends :-0

[chrismurra]

you'll get rbbing on full lock deffo, even on a 40mm drop mate!

its not very often i go on full lock mate so is this not a big problem or is there a easy way round it

[xclairex]

mine is rubbing slightly on full lock with 15"s on lowered 40mm i dont think you will have too much of a problem

[chrismurra]

get the arches rolled and go 80mm

it makes you looks cool infront of your friends :-0

i would of said 80 mill was too low its handle,ing im after mate

[ChrisJ]

Even a 40mm drop will cause rubbing problems with 45 profile tyres. If you have 40 profile tyres, you can go as low as 60mm without experiencing any problems at all.

[chrismurra]

mine is rubbing slightly on full lock with 15"s on lowered 40mm i dont think you will have too much of a problem

thanks Clair i think ill go down 40 mil

[Connor_scotland]

80mm will ruin any dreams of good handling

its fun tho bumpy as hell :-) and looks good i think

[S34MER]

mine is rubbing slightly on full lock with 15"s on lowered 40mm i dont think you will have too much of a problem

don't you have VTR wheels on?

[chrismurra]

Even a 40mm drop will cause rubbing problems with 45 profile tyres. If you have 40 profile tyres, you can go as low as 60mm without experiencing any problems at all.

so if i got 40 tyres i could go 60 mil does that make a difference in handleing or just the same as a 40 mil drop

[xclairex]

don't you have VTR wheels on?

I did have until last night

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67363

[S34MER]

oh why did you go and do that?? those VTR rims looked sweet!! not a fan of those i have to be honest! but as long as you like them mate, thats all that matters :y:

[chrismurra]

I did have until last night

http://www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67363

nice rims i like them not too bad at all. how did you get ya badges of to paint them black are they easy to get off and back on??

[xclairex]

oh why did you go and do that?? those VTR rims looked sweet!! not a fan of those i have to be honest! but as long as you like them mate, thats all that matters :y:

I fancied a change, im thinking about getting the spokes black and the outside rim left silver, not sure yet though :p

[S34MER]

I fancied a change, im thinking about getting the spokes black and the outside rim left silver, not sure yet though :p

get a photoshop done and see what it looks like :p

[xclairex]

nice rims i like them not too bad at all. how did you get ya badges of to paint them black are they easy to get off and back on??

They are just stuck on with sticky pads so they pull off quite easily you could use a thin bit of wire (you will notice holes either side which the badges fit into once the badges are off these make it alot easier to line them back up again

[Scott]

will rub even without lowering at the back and on full lock with 45 profiles. Not hard to sort

[chrismurra]

cool thanks Claire rep given

[xclairex]

No Problem, Thanks for the rep

[chrismurra]

claire how mutch did it cost ya to culler code ya bumper trims and stuff?

[S34MER]

claire how mutch did it cost ya to culler code ya bumper trims and stuff?

probs about £10 it all seems so much cheaper up North!!

How much are the houses up there Claire? lol

[xclairex]

claire how mutch did it cost ya to culler code ya bumper trims and stuff?

£250 :p

[xclairex]

probs about £10 it all seems so much cheaper up North!!

How much are the houses up there Claire? lol

hahaha :p

[chrismurra]

They are just stuck on with sticky pads so they pull off quite easily you could use a thin bit of wire (you will notice holes either side which the badges fit into once the badges are off these make it alot easier to line them back up again

£250 :p

thats next thing on my list after lowering thanks.

[chrismurra]

probs about £10 it all seems so much cheaper up North!!

How much are the houses up there Claire? lol

i live even further up north so doez it mean myne will be cheaper LOL

[xclairex]

lol you hope so

[shaggers_saxvtr]

My black VTR is down 45mm front on 195 45 15 VTS rims and 35mm rear with no scrubbing etc.

My Vts is down 60mm front and 80mm rear looks sweet - No rubbing at all from the rear but some rubbing on full lock at the front. You have to watch the arse end of the car though, being so solid and low as it can kick out easily in the wet, but sh1t hot in the dry!

[Ry_B]

Depends on the wheel offset also

[Scott]

My black VTR is down 45mm front on 195 45 15 VTS rims and 35mm rear with no scrubbing etc.

My Vts is down 60mm front and 80mm rear looks sweet - No rubbing at all from the rear but some rubbing on full lock at the front. You have to watch the arse end of the car though, being so solid and low as it can kick out easily in the wet, but sh1t hot in the dry!

he asking about 16's which everyone seems to have glossed over will rub even at stadard ride height

[shaggers_saxvtr]

When I had 195 55 15's on my Saxo which was dropped 45mm front, 35mm rear it scrubbed on full lock and also the back would rub when the car bounced. Would recommned u uprate the rear shocks to stiff ones or you will scrub badly too. as the 55 profile I used to have is probably eqivalent to 16" wheels at least. Good Luck

I know 17s rub at standard height wouldnt know about 16s though mate.