So Many Alloys!! Which One Would You Recommend

[cevans598]

Ive got a black, 05 plate 9n, and am looking for some alloys with tyre package.
i think i like the look of 17", but what would guys suggest?

ive got about £300 - £400 to play with
i like the look of BBS Air II style with the studs in black
what does everyone else recommend?

[captainbeyond88]

go with 16's, 17s look crap.
also means your likely to get more wheel for your money.

[GT_Raven]

go with 16's, 17s look crap.
also means your likely to get more wheel for your money.

and tyres will be cheaper when you need new ones i think ?

[Veedub9n]

Tyres for 16's I find are alot more expensive compared to 17's.

Both look good, ive got both sets, but 17's do catch and rub more than the 16's. But the 17's are wider.

[Trim]

I’ve got a set of VW 17’s on my black Polo. In my opinion 17’s look a lot better. They don’t rub with 205 on the front and 215 on the rear (not lowered though).

However the tyres are slight more expensive then 16’s but I got a pair of Nankang NS-II 205/40/17 off eBay for £65 until I can afford some F1’s lol.

Take a look at some original VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda as they fit and you could find a bargain off eBay.

[ryandel]

Tyres for 16's I find are alot more expensive compared to 17's.

Both look good, ive got both sets, but 17's do catch and rub more than the 16's. But the 17's are wider.

16's all the way dude.can go sooo much low. 17's dont need to be winder tho.can go wider with smaller wheels a would say!!

[cevans598]

right, well if i were too look into 17",
remember, got am 05 plate 9n
what sort of offset or ET am i looking at?
and what does it mean by 4x100? i dont get it.

so what am i looking for to make it fit?
5 stud i take it

[chewy]

You will need wheels that are 5x100 also for et your looking for something between 30 and 20

[cevans598]

so

http://www.potn.co.uk/p1021997.htm

wouldnt fit?

could u recommend a wheel that would fit in that sort of style?

[chewy]

They will fit becouse they come in 5x100/108 multifit

They are et40 all this means is they will sit roughly the same as your standard wheels in the arch

[cevans598]

and il need 215/40/17's?

[chewy]

No you will need 205/40/17 to keep your speedo right

[cevans598]

right, i think im gona go for these, not a bad price

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/produc ... oogle.html
i think ive worked out ( well....chewy did ) that i need

Inovit Rapid 17"
5 x 100/108 Multifit
running on 205/40/17's
and they should slide on with no problems right?

then im going to lower it with the Eibach Pro-Kit springs


sounds good?

[abdnmoh]

pcd= 5x100
tyres= 205/40/17
bore size= 57.1

Although the wheels might have the correct pcd, they may not necessarily fit (i think)..It also has to have the correct bore size, so double check with the supplier about that. They may give u some sort of adapter??(not sure)

I was going to get Innovit wheels a while back but found out that the alloys where especially made for imprezas and the supplier didnt recommend them for my polo.

[cevans598]

Right, well I'm looking at something this size, any ideas of something similar in style?