TOMBO Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 i have a standard 1.o lupo i'm thinking of putting on some larger wheels, what would be the largest i could put on with out it scuffing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty_82 Posted February 16, 2010 Report Share Posted February 16, 2010 All depends on how low you want to be, the width and the offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMBO Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 i'm keeping the springs standard just wanted to fill the arches a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAZ 8203 Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 The largest I would go would be 15s as in my opinion only the gti's can pull of 16s. You should consider lowering it though and putting either 14s or 13s on it but if you really don't want to lower it I wouldn't go any bigger than 15s.Hope this helps you out a bitDazp.s that is just my personal opinion other people may think differently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMBO Posted February 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 The largest I would go would be 15s as in my opinion only the gti's can pull of 16s. You should consider lowering it though and putting either 14s or 13s on it but if you really don't want to lower it I wouldn't go any bigger than 15s.Hope this helps you out a bitDazp.s that is just my personal opinion other people may think differentlythanks for that will have a look round see whats on offer, Tom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted February 17, 2010 Report Share Posted February 17, 2010 Bigger wheels will probably make it look higher with more arch gap if you don't lower it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laithon Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 I wondered if anyone could help me,If i lowered my lupo 60mm, how would 13" fit, would they scrape or what i ant got a clue to be honest,Anyones advice, and i would be greatfull.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 depends on how big your brakes are? 13's would be silly low though and too small?? imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laithon Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 ok mate cheers for advice, what would you say 14" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 (edited) its your choice at the end of it, i myself think 14's min to have a driveable car , have a look in readers rides to see what people are running Edited February 19, 2010 by andyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcusgrant Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Like andyp says, your best to have a look at other peoples cars on here and see what they have done. Most are on 14s and 15s. The lupo is high enough, if you dont lower it and put bigger wheels on it then it will look like a 4x4!!!You can get new coilovers for £220. Most people prefer coilovers as they are adjustable and you can get it sitting how you want. If you are getting just springs you will need to uprate your dampers too and by the time you've done that your on coilover money anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 Unless your car is literally on the floor 13s look ****e. 14s can be pulled off depending on what kind of look you go for. If you say something like some multispokes that are within the arches then it can look good without being massively low. If you want wide wheels and elastic band tyres then the car needs to be mega low to pull it off. I think for all round practicality and looking good something like a 15x6 ET38 wheel with a 185/45 tyre should do the trick. Maybe 40-60mm lowering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLAST Posted February 20, 2010 Report Share Posted February 20, 2010 My cars down 120mm front and rear on 13's and they don't scrape, so 60mm you're not going to need to worry at all. As Kam said, 13's your have to be on the floor, 14's your have to be near. 15's you need tucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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