lowering and wheel question?

[hankboi]

i don't no what to do with lowering my car and putting wheels on!

i want a nice set of 17inch alloys for my ibiza 2000 1.6s so is there any point in lowering the car because i dont want rubbing to start in the wheel arch or should i just lower it and get a set of smaller wheels, please help as i dont really no what to do!

thanks!

 

[artemis_1991]

Personal opinion pal... Id say stick some nice wide 15s or 14s on and slam it... but its your car so its your call.

 

[Daymo]

why dont you just get a set of cupra wheels and a set of coilovers, then you can just adjust them if it starts scrubbing at the back. what 17" wheels are you after?

 

[hankboi]

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not sure 2 be honest im just having a shop around! how much can u geta set of coilovers these days?

 

[artemis_1991]

You can GET a set of coilovers for as little as £200. wouldnt advise it though. a decent set you could spend between £400 - over £1000.

http://www.europerformance.co.uk/pages/products/search_car/product_sub.mhtml?car=seatibiza;category=coiloverkits

I reccomend the Weitec ones but thats because they're all I've had and im biased.

 

[Daymo]

it all depends on what your after, you can be cheap ones which will lower it to the ground but the ride might be a bit harsh for like 200 quid off ebay, or you can go all out and spend nearly a grand on some mental ones its all upto your budget and preference really mate

 

[cuprachrissy]

i spent 500ish on some weitec hicon gt's and i cant fault them, but there is a thread on here about why do you need to buy coilovers etc, let me find it.....http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=202210 kazaaam!

 

[hankboi]

wow thats opened my eyes a bit more, that was a real good write up. ill have a think about it and come back to you guys when i no exactly what i want to do, and have had a bit more shop around!

cheers guys!

 

[artemis_1991]

Glad to be of service.

 

[Ibiza125]

Don't go over 16s on a 1.6. Really isn't worth it. 16s look good and give you good performance both acceleration and handling wise.

 

[antnee]

Ive got some TA Technix coilovers (180quid from ebay) and the ride isnt that hard, unless they are wound most of the way down. I did have them with about 30mm left (front wheels scrubbed, 15's) and it was really hard, moved them upto about 50-60mm left and they are fine!

 

[artemis_1991]

Don't go over 16s on a 1.6. Really isn't worth it. 16s look good and give you good performance both acceleration and handling wise.

Yeah 17's would be a little on the big side.

 

[Forbez]

Go for 17's and lower it. Also get yourself some 10mm rear spacers (15mm are batter, but more chance of rubbing with them)