Mods required for 17's on Mk3 Astra

**rik eaton** · 05-02-2003 18:01

I have a 97 5dr Mk3 astra that has standard 15" alloys, but would like to put 17's on. Would I require any mods to do this so the wheels don't rub? and if so what offset is recommended?

**mattyp** · 05-02-2003 19:17

My 3dr Astra has no problem running 17's. My offset is 42, I think 42-49 is what you should have (with 49mm being better)

Matt

**TomH** · 05-02-2003 19:21

my 97 5 door has 17's they are summit like et38 BUT on mine the lip on the rear arch is about an inch thick so coz these wheels where the wrong offset i just attacked that lip with a grinder coz it was a bit too close for comfort

oh and lowered -40mm

hth

tom

**Rupean** · 05-02-2003 19:22

i have 17" ET40's on my Astra Mk3, No Arch Mods And Lowered 35mm allround.

**PERALBOY** · 05-02-2003 23:00

Well i have a 5 door with 17"s et42 and am gonna lower it 40mm all round next week......... hope there is no problems!

OllyHewitt · 06-02-2003 07:26

ive got 17" et35 on my astra mk3, and its slammed -60mm with 13st of ice in t'boot!

no arch mods needed here!

**DaveB** · 06-02-2003 08:31

17s, ET45.

Mines just lowered 60mm, not slammed like Ollys

lmao

No rubbing here

**Haynzee** · 06-02-2003 10:42

mine was sledgehammered

-83mm on ET40 17s with no catching at all

the mk3s got shed loads of room for 17s

OllyHewitt · 06-02-2003 14:15

Originally posted by DaveB
Mines just lowered 60mm, not slammed like Ollys lmao

fek orrffff

there is a reason mine is slammed and yours is lowered!!!

I'm a phat bastid - and you ain't

**stacey** · 06-02-2003 17:02

Mines is lowered 60mm with 17" kahns. had to grind the lip on back arches cause it stuck pretty far out. if you do this make sure to seal the lip afterwards to stop the rust eating in!

**DaveB** · 06-02-2003 19:51

Originally posted by OllyHewitt
fek orrffff

there is a reason mine is slammed and yours is lowered!!!

I'm a phat bastid - and you ain't

ROLMFAO lmao

**Colin G** · 06-02-2003 20:50

Dave B
Had a look at your motor, nice tasteful mods not over done looks the biz.
Ever thought about some old school dadging on the front?

**DaveB** · 07-02-2003 18:43

Thanks mate

old skool badging?

**Daniel Kirk** · 08-02-2003 20:49

i've got 18's with et40 & lowered 40mm on my Mk3 cab with no scrapage

**Jhonno** · 08-02-2003 22:40

i very much doubt u will need any mods to get em to fit

lmao

**Astra Sport** · 09-02-2003 14:15

I've got a Mk3 Astra Sport 3dr.

Lowered 40mm at the front, 60mm Rear
7X18" HT3 Et 45

No rubbing at all with 5 up, can still get full lock.

**Nobbie** · 10-02-2003 22:52

Mines lowere 10mm, apparently, and running 17'' et35's, not rubbing apart from some overzelus speed bumping.

I've noticed since i've put my 17's on its alot more tail happy. Is it just the offset or general 17's characteristic?

Sorry to Hi-Jack

HappyMeal · 11-02-2003 11:52

just a couple of questions!
Do 18" wheels fit fine without any mods ??
Also i've heard from one of my m8's that 40mm lowering is the lowest you need to go if ur only looking to improve the handleing as further than that doesn't make any difference??
cheers

**Nobbie** · 11-02-2003 17:32

As far as i know if you want to put 18's on you'll have to get the arches rolled.

**DaveB** · 11-02-2003 18:09

sometimes u need mods, sometimes u dont.

Try and see, only way to be sure.

**Daniel Kirk** · 11-02-2003 19:47

18's went straight on mine, et40, 215/35/18 tyres, i've not touched the arches, its lowered 40mm & doesn't catch anywhere even on full lock, theres bags of room in Mk3 arches,

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