Hey guys. I am a newbie on the forum so bear with me!
On my recently purchased Coupé the previous owner fitted some 17" alloys, more specifically Record's from O.Z.'s, which are available on
these specs and of which I am still not sure because I have not looked at the car properly since I've owned it (it's in a garage waiting on insurance clearance). I'll have to check ET and width as soon as I can.
These are my concerns:
- I bet he did not corrected the odometer which means he made even more miles than it currently states but I could be wrong and the alloy+tire profile combination may keep the original measures.
- acceleration is probably altered, being a larger diameter alloy the car is probably reaching a higher top speed at some point, but accelerating a tiny bit slower, which is the exact opposite of what I demand from a sports car
- I did not check the current tyre profile but I bet they are 45's and I am really feeling the ride a bit too harsh for my likings and specially for a car that's now 16 years old
Having said that I am considering a change, probably back to 16", maybe original models (I like the one with the most spokes but dont know the name) or something aftermarket, but still not sure if I should keep the 17" which look better but may be less comfy.
With all this in mind I still need to consider something else, which is tyre size and I am currently legaly limited to fit one of the following:
- 215/45 R16
- 225/45 R16
- 205/50 R16
- 215/40 R17
- 225/45 R17
These are the only sizes I can fit, anything else and I have to update my car's title and that would cost me. It's not really an option.
On a final note, I am not displeased with the look of these O.Z.'s, even If I usually prefer lots of spokes like their Super/Ultraleggera's and these are only 5, I do like them and am not looking to change for cosmetic reasons, purely
comfort and
technically wise.
Cheers
