Silver! Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 (edited) Hey, just bought a set of refurbed 14" BBS from eBay.Checked details and they will fit straight on with no prob's.They are currently wearing 185/60 rubber. Will this effect the final drive much?I am looking to drop the car 40mm after winter, so what size tyres are recommended for 14" rimsI can see that 185/55/14 or 195/50/14 is pretty close to the standard skinnies.I feel the gearing on the Arosa 1.0MPi is pretty low anyhow, so the 185s shouldn't be too far out.Any input welcome...Silver! Edited February 14, 2006 by Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Do they look like this? border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 No... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />...like this!!!Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Love your Lupo Tigz, I'd love to go that low, but not practical for me, so 40mm drop will be max! And I need boot space, so no thumping bass!I've seen you guys referring to a "tyre size advisor". Which one do you use?I found one at:http://miata.net/garage/tirecalc.htmlwhich seems pretty good.And also a site that advises what wheel fitments most cars usehttp://www.alloyguide.co.uk/Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 18, 2005 Report Share Posted October 18, 2005 Well the tyre size you have on is the same as I have.The width is great, alough the profile could do with being a little less for my taste, as there seems to be a lot of tyre flex.I havn't got a clue about tyre sizes though so I'll leave the answers to someone who does.I think Mitch has 195s on his 6x14s at the moment, and if I remember correctly its causeing him a few problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 From what I understand you want to stay close to the original rolling radius, whats the profile of what you got at the mo?PS. Only lowering it 40mm on 14s wont visually lower the car much at all as arch gap will still be huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 (edited) 185's will be sweet. 195 is a little large i would say for a 6 inch wide wheel, but at least you wouldnt curb them wit the extra tyre hangin out. Edited October 19, 2005 by scoobydoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 PS. Only lowering it 40mm on 14s wont visually lower the car much at all as arch gap will still be huge.<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Yes, but we have speed humps in Perth! So it's a compromise, maybe 45mm!Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Yes, but we have speed humps in Perth! So it's a compromise, maybe 45mm!Funnily enough we've got speed bumps in Southampton too style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> My cars on a drop of over 60mm and I have no problems at all, you just have to go over them slowly (kind of the point of speed bumps really style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I dont have any problems dropped 120mm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted October 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 I dont have any problems dropped 120mm!<{POST_SNAPBACK}>60... sounds interesting. 120... bit much for an oldie......it's not just my car that's silver!!!Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted November 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2005 Wheels arrived on Monday...As promised by seller... not disappointed! Good refurb' job that the seller provided the invoice/receipt for.Tyres also in good nick. Just got to get them on.Hoped to get them on on Sat, but weather was freezing!Just have to wait 'til next weekend now. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":blink:" border="0" alt="blink.gif" /> Just have to think about 45 or 60 mm drop... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":wacko:" border="0" alt="wacko.gif" /> Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramirez Posted November 21, 2005 Report Share Posted November 21, 2005 Just have to think about 45 or 60 mm drop...Got to be 60 style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" /> You wont regret it!Post some pics when their on will you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted November 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 Will do. I'll put some before's on too as currently I have Oz Saturn, though only 13 inch with standard skinny tyres as they were taken from Polo Genesis.I quite like the look of the Saturns on the car, so I'll maybe get them refurbed and put some 185/60 rubber.There's a nice C2 GT in silver with off-white alloy's sits in the car park at work so a bit of photoshopping to see what it'll look like on the Arosa and maybe...Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted December 11, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 Well, here goes for the before pics... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" />...and one of the Seat Alana head unit in situ... border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" />Well OK then 2! border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" />Haven't got round to putting my new wheels on yet, weather, crimbo shopping, work, studying...but am off work for 2 weeks over Xmas so will get them done then and post the after pics.Also going to spend the time to debadge the boot and save up for that all important 60mm drop!I was also thinking of a debadged honeycomb grill, but am not sure. Opinions?Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Wheels now on...Piccies here...Silver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArosaPD Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Nice wheels mate lookin' good Ray. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted February 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Nice wheels mate lookin' good Ray. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> MarkThanks Mark.Quite pleased myself. Now waiting for springs.Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwtam Posted March 16, 2006 Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 would look nice with new 2" lips on polished up with black centers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silver! Posted March 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2006 would look nice with new 2" lips on polished up with black centersThanks. Not splits though.S! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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