Best Rim Size

Kronix · Post by **Kronix** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 6:51 pm

HI there

I was just wondering what would be the best rim size to suit the polo any recommedations ? would 17s look silly - any help much appreciated.

Thanks

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 7:05 pm

Most of the time, 17" inch wheels on a 6N2 would look silly. They're rather heavy, and tyres can be rather expensive for them.

I think that 15" or 16" is the optimum size for 6N2's.-

When buying wheels, think different. Have a look on different VW forums, for a decent set of second-hand wheels (remember- you don't have to buy new). Also on ebay, there are plenty of nice wheels. Don't be tempted to go down the Halfords option, there are plenty of good deals out there on the web.

Have a look here, there's the slipstream wheel, which is a good price, and is an extremely light wheel. Also there's the Cup (which has a huuuuge dish!) and the JMAG, which is a nice euro-style wheel.

Of course, this is my personal advice.

randy · Post by **randy** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:12 am

If ur car has a small engine i wud go for 17s.... If you drive crazy, like takin corners fast and have a gti go for 15s...... better handling etc.

I have 17s, and the handling aint amazin but i luv them... even though i want 15s now. Personal opinion, but i dnt thinks 17s look silly!

kipper · Post by **kipper** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 1:20 am

me to, i dont think 17's look silly if its the right type of wheel and its low enough. i currently have 15's on my car but wanna go up to 16's then lower it to a nice height.

rolldeeppolo · Post by **rolldeeppolo** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 8:56 am

I have 17s and dont think it looks silly,but i do want to sell them and get a nice set of 15s with a nice dish and streach tyres

DanDiesel · Post by **DanDiesel** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 12:16 pm

15s or 16s would be my personal preference!

stani540 · Post by **stani540** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:21 pm

if your looking for bigger wheels the highest i would go would be 16's on 40 profile tyres then you can lower it without any probs and it looks awesome!!!

with 17s in a small engined car your gunna kill the acceleration,

go for either 15's or 16's my personal preference 16's bit more expensive but worth it!!!

Kronix · Post by **Kronix** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:12 pm

These are the ones I am considering - 16s possibly

http://www.potn.co.uk/-_c1_20_5300_p1019119.htm

What do you think - or should i stick to 15s

Ollie_R · Post by **Ollie_R** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:23 pm

The SuperT's are cool. I prefer these though. I've always thought that they would look awesome on a Polo

With the Polo, you don't want anything too intricate. Remember, less is more when styling a VW.

Bepe · Post by **Bepe** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:35 pm

stick with 15's mate, big wheels look stupid on small cars imho

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:53 pm

I like the SuperT's.....make it look like a small R32!

I'v got 16's just now, but dropping to 15's now.

dubpilot · Post by **dubpilot** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:13 pm

i think, just as important to rim size is the offset. 15's are all well and good, but the question is also, what ET to get the best stance?

Bepe · Post by **Bepe** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:11 pm

28 or lower

Dee-vub · Post by **Dee-vub** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:22 pm

Whats your offset bepe?