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225 Sorry for asking, but 17" alloy suitable for a Mk2 RS?

Discussion in 'Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres section' started by manifold, Mar 1, 2016.

  1. Mar 1, 2016 #1
    manifold

    manifold

    I have zero idea of what dimensions the alloys are.

    Running 18s at the minute but thinking of picking up some 17s for track days.

    What are the key numbers I need to know when I go ask the man about a set?

    Follow up, what size tyres suit the 17s then that won't mess up my speedo?
     
  3. Mar 1, 2016 #2
    Mark.

    Mark.

    Have a look on Clio197.net to see if there's any OZ Ultraleggera for sale.

    They're 17"x8" and ET55 you'd need 225/45R17 tyres (nice common/cheaper tyre size than some too which is good.)
     
  4. Mar 1, 2016 #3
    papps

    papps

    Great shout - they are sooo much cheaper......
     
  5. Mar 1, 2016 #4
    manifold

    manifold

    Legend. There's a few places around me that do alloys so want to check the dimensions. thanks!
     
  6. Mar 1, 2016 #5
    Ph1 Tom

    Ph1 Tom

    I run 17x8 ET55 OZ Alleggerita HLT with 235/40/17

    If you're going to keep the 18s for the road I'd get some 235/45/17 DZ03G for track tyres. That size is closest to the standard 235/40/18
     
  7. Mar 2, 2016 #6
    jwilliams

    jwilliams

    Have you used dz03's? Debating between them or the 888's for my track wheels
     
  8. Mar 2, 2016 #7
    manifold

    manifold

    Thanks but mine are 225/40/18
     
  9. Mar 2, 2016 #8
    Ph1 Tom

    Ph1 Tom

    Go wider
     
  10. Mar 7, 2016 #9
    manifold

    manifold

    Much difference to the handling with 235 at the corners?
     

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