17's on an LCR?

[Wolvo-Oleg]

As per title really..

I've been talked into going to a few of the shows at Santa Pod this season with a few of my old Ford Fwends, which is obviously gonna lead to a bit of 1/4 mile action.. I'm basically wondering if 17's will clear the front brakes, as I fancy getting some cheap used R888's or something for the strip..

I know you can get them in 18's but they seem much cheaper/easier to come across in 17's

Cheers in advance

 

[jase750]

look at the clearence you have on 18's not a lot, i'm pretty sure you won't get a 17 on there

 

[Muttley]

Factory fit options are

	Tyre		Rim		ET
225/45 R 17 91W 	7.1/2J x 17 	38 
225/40 R 18 92Y 	7.1/2J x 18 	38

But I think you need the original Seat wheels.

 

[Wolvo-Oleg]

Cheers lads. Are the optional 17s for the LCR? I just ask as I've only ever seen them on oem 18s.

To be honest, I reckon I'll see ky mates 180brake mk2 fiesta off on normal road tyres haha

 

[maddox]

I'd keep the standard wheels on mate. or stay 18. think 17 will make the car look out of proportion

 

[Wolvo-Oleg]

Cheers mate, would only be for the occasional run up the strip this summer, I'd keep the normal hoops on for daily duties

 

[csd_19]

17" Seat LC starfishes will clear the brembos with spacers.

You can also get the 17" TT 6-spokes on too

 

[alias]

They might. The 18" wheels which are standard on UK models were an option in Europe. European LCRs came with 17"s and I'm sure all LCRs came with Brembos. So if they had 17"s with Brembos over there then they should fit, although it is highly dependant on the wheel in question!

 

[csd_19]

Euro LCRs didn't come with Brembos as standard, that was a UK-only thing, EU was an option.

17" starfishes will clear with 15mm spacers.

Audi S3 wheels and TT Comps will clear.

Been covered a few times, here is DannyC's old LCR on starfishes http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showpost.php?p=2656965&postcount=124


Also more info http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=314037&highlight=17s+brembos

 

[Wolvo-Oleg]

Cheers everyone, I'll put a wanted add up later for a couple of the above hoops

Or drop me a text if you've got a pair, 07772342596

Olie

 

[Gubien]

I have the 17" cupra r alloys as winter rims. Even the Brembo GT had not issues(a bit wider than the Seat Sport)

 

[M206]

I have the 17" cupra r alloys as winter rims. Even the Brembo GT had not issues(a bit wider than the Seat Sport)

hi, could you please post a pic of the brembo junior kit fitting on your arrasate 7,5x17 rims without spacers?

thanks.

 

[Gubien]

Yes no problem, I will post if tonight.

 

[Gubien]

If you cant wait for the spacer picture... Then here a tasty-pic...

There is around 2-3 mm clearance, but space is space!...

So lets just slam that rumor about 17 inch wheels wont fit over Brembo GTs and 17 inch LCR alloys dont exist )

 

[M206]

If you cant wait for the spacer picture... Then here a tasty-pic...

There is around 2-3 mm clearance, but space is space!...

So lets just slam that rumor about 17 inch wheels wont fit over Brembo GTs and 17 inch LCR alloys dont exist )

GREAT!! Many many thanks my friend!!

so i can go and order the brembo junior kit (not the GT in italy)!!

You confirm that you have the 323x28 discs??

and absolutely NO SPACERS??

 

[Gubien]

Yes 323x28 disc with no spacers.

 

[Gubien]

I could still post a picture of the hub, if that would make you sleep better tonight )

 

[M206]

perfect!!

maybe did you measured the weight of one alloy too??

i forget to do that, and now my wheels are in the tyre-seller's store, at the moment i can't get them to test the weight..

i'd like to know the exact differecence of weight between the ronal arrasate 7,5x17 and 7,5x18..

 

[M206]

I could still post a picture of the hub, if that would make you sleep better tonight )

thanks, i'd like to see as much pics as possible, so yes, if it's not a problem for you..

 

[Gubien]

Id did not weigh the alloys, sorry. But the 17" are noticeable lighter on acceleration..
However, on winter tyres, at some point is does not matter as you want grip at "take off"... )

I could easily take the picture, but cant upload it before 22.00 tonight... hope that is fine.