[mcazurphy]

Im thinking about updating the standard alloys on my 98' kat and was wondering how big you can go without any arch mods and still look good , i like the Super T's but what size ?????

[happy-kat]

welcome
there is so much in this section re wheels, how big, affect etc. have a look around.

[Panther98]

You can probably go 17s without mods.

But it will look like a jacked up super truck without lowering it.

Then if you lower it it will probably rub the inner arch on full lock.

You'll potentially get a harsher ride.

Super Ts are very smart. Good choice.

16s without arch mods i reckon.

[mcazurphy]

having been mooching around HALFORDS (well its the only place open on a sunday near me) , i was looking a their selection of alloys and was intrigued by the 16'' SUPERLEGGERAS 195/45.

what do you reckon ?

[happy-kat]

2 small

[101]

2 small

:yell: But more individual than 17's, hope that don't start a trend for 16's cos I'm gonna go that route soon.

:wink: :wink: :arrow:

[RobK]

2 small

This might help some people decide. Apologies to the girls for the gratuotus use of blonde in her undies..... the boys can thank me later!

http://www.fastcar.org.uk/PUMA_WEB/page1.html

[glasgowPUMA]

i purchased a set off toora plat 8 spokes bout two month ago and they suit the car really well,only thing although i havent kerbed mine yet i have heard thta toora are very soft...........but hey they look

[Matt]

I'm with the 16s on this one. I need full lock to get in and out of the driveway so a steering limiter is out of the question. OK so they don't look quite as good but no mods needed!

[muppet]

Im thinking about updating the standard alloys on my 98' kat and was wondering how big you can go without any arch mods and still look good , i like the Super T's but what size ?????

Check this link (from the 'links' option above). you'll find what you want here.;
http://www.wheelmachine2000.de/wheels/ford_puma_e.htm

Personally, I like the 'OZ Supertourismo' or 'Ronal Design R38'.

[TEARINDON1]

Personally I dont think it is worth spending all that money on 16's, you may as well keep your standard alloys. There is hardly any difference between the size of 15's and 16's. If your gona go through the hassle of changing your wheels do it properly and get 17's. Even if slight mods are needed.

[BOK]

having been mooching around HALFORDS (well its the only place open on a sunday near me) , i was looking a their selection of alloys and was intrigued by the 16'' SUPERLEGGERAS 195/45.

what do you reckon ?

If you do buy there that nothing else ends being attached to the car- Halfords accessories are a bit infamous!

[TEARINDON1]

sorry mate but that is balony, 17's go straight on a kat! I got mine evo 5 17's fitted at topgear 2 days ago, they are fine. £752 for 16's is laughable, that is the sort of price you should be paying for 17's!

[Batman]

Yep, I've been told that 17s go straight on though when you lower 30mm it will need some minor mods to inner wing. Micheldever tyres near Winchester want £638 for Wolfrace Spirits all in with Falken tyres - seems reasonable to me so prob gona go for it.

[mcazurphy]

So if i went with 17''s , would i HAVE to lower it ??

[pumaspeed]

we have some genuine frp wheels brand new on offer
wheels 99 pound each call me on 01924 360260
tyres 42 pound to 74 pound for genuine p7000
these are as wide as you can go without wheel extentions

[Robert]

Just thought i would point this out, the offset on a FRP wheel is no good for a standard Puma they will stick out past the wheel arch and look pants, good price for FRP wheels though

[Robert]

So if i went with 17''s , would i HAVE to lower it ??

No you dont have to lower it , but it does look better if you do, i have 17s and its lowered 30mm, pm me if you want any advice on lowering ect.

Rob

[pumaspeed]

had them on my car for 6 months, looked the business fitted with 205/40x17 within all legal requirements for mot....... karen

[CLIVE]

8)
yes yes yes
lower it
30mm
i used eibach springs with 16s & toyo tyres