17's on a Mk2 Astra?

Ed · 03-08-2001, 10:54

Is it possible to fit 17" wheels to a Mk2 Astra without too much of an awful ride in terms of rubbing. Bear in mind I do have my rear arches rolled back. Also if anyone has seen my car they will know it is very low, I am assuming I am gonna have to raise the ride height a little. How low have other people gone with 17's?

Steve Heley · 03-08-2001, 11:00

..about a -100mm on mine.

I'm running coilovers on the front, and when i turret the rear and convert to coilovers, i'm going to put the car back to a more useable and supple spring rate and height.

Gary · 03-08-2001, 11:07

-35mm for me - loads of room - most important thing is to start with the right offset - 49mm.

Steve Heley · 03-08-2001, 11:09

oi GP, anything to email yet?

Gary · 03-08-2001, 11:47

sorry Steve I've been really busy at home this week and still haven't got round to it - by the weekend I reckon.

Steve Heley · 03-08-2001, 11:57

No worries.

0ddball · 03-08-2001, 15:11

Theres no way your gonna get away without arch mods, ive only got 16's with -45mm ish spriings, someone smell burning ? I also opted for the slimer 195 tyres too, still rubbed on the upper arch.

Hammer or jack out the inner arch, its the only way to fly, or obviously fit arches with more room, ey ey ?

03-08-2001, 10:54	#1
Ed MIGWeb User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: South Croydon/Surrey Drives: MB 190 on veg oil iTrader: (0) Posts: 8,159	17's on a Mk2 Astra? Is it possible to fit 17" wheels to a Mk2 Astra without too much of an awful ride in terms of rubbing. Bear in mind I do have my rear arches rolled back. Also if anyone has seen my car they will know it is very low, I am assuming I am gonna have to raise the ride height a little. How low have other people gone with 17's?

03-08-2001, 11:07	#3
Gary MIGWeb User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Swindon iTrader: (1) Posts: 11,503	-35mm for me - loads of room - most important thing is to start with the right offset - 49mm. __________________ Keep I.D out of Science: http://bcseweb.org.uk

03-08-2001, 11:00	#2
Steve Heley MIGWeb User Join Date: Sep 2000 iTrader: (0) Posts: 870	..about a -100mm on mine. I'm running coilovers on the front, and when i turret the rear and convert to coilovers, i'm going to put the car back to a more useable and supple spring rate and height.

03-08-2001, 11:09	#4
Steve Heley MIGWeb User Join Date: Sep 2000 iTrader: (0) Posts: 870	oi GP, anything to email yet?

03-08-2001, 11:47	#5
Gary MIGWeb User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Swindon iTrader: (1) Posts: 11,503	sorry Steve I've been really busy at home this week and still haven't got round to it - by the weekend I reckon.

03-08-2001, 11:57	#6
Steve Heley MIGWeb User Join Date: Sep 2000 iTrader: (0) Posts: 870	No worries.

03-08-2001, 15:11	#7
0ddball MIGWeb User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Northeast Kent iTrader: (11) Posts: 28,777	Theres no way your gonna get away without arch mods, ive only got 16's with -45mm ish spriings, someone smell burning ? I also opted for the slimer 195 tyres too, still rubbed on the upper arch. Hammer or jack out the inner arch, its the only way to fly, or obviously fit arches with more room, ey ey ?