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FLYING CORSA

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5th Nov 03 at 14:15

when you put a set on a corsa b......
1. do they rub the archs, and what drop is advised e.g. 40mm
2. do they slow your car down with them being a bigger rolling diametre
3. do they not handle as well as say a set of 15"

cheers peeps

scoob

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5th Nov 03 at 14:27

they slow ur car down like fcuk and will rub if u have the wrong offset and i havent noticed any diffrence in handleing

matt977040

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5th Nov 03 at 14:28

i have 17s on my corsa sri and its slowed it down by about a second on my 0-60 time. i ve got mine dropped by 40mm and i didnt have to touch the arches and they dont rub at all even on full lock, and the handlings fine on mine. but i read anythin over 16s is menna affect the handling put mine still shoots round corners fine

SilverCorsaSXI

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5th Nov 03 at 14:44

ive got 17s on mine lowered 40 and it rubs on the back arches cant get anyone in the back unless there skinny, also rubs when its in full lock!

glasgow_corsa_c

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5th Nov 03 at 15:03

quote:
Originally posted by SilverCorsaSXI
ive got 17s on mine lowered 40 and it rubs on the back arches cant get anyone in the back unless there skinny, also rubs when its in full lock!

remove the god damn bolts lol! an stick the arches on

SilverCorsaSXI

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5th Nov 03 at 15:13

oi a bloody did and it still rubs

glasgow_corsa_c

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5th Nov 03 at 15:14

quote:
Originally posted by SilverCorsaSXI
oi a bloody did and it still rubs

u took the bolts out aye?

pull the arch slightly

SilverCorsaSXI

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5th Nov 03 at 15:18

aye the bolts are out and its stuck down with some black sticky stuff

[Edited on 05-11-2003 by SilverCorsaSXI]

Icy

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5th Nov 03 at 15:30

its those crappy stunner tyres!

Kris TD

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5th Nov 03 at 16:35

used to have 17's lowered 60mm, had to do loads of arch work to stop them rubbing, slow down, yes definately, also used loads more fuel, handling defo decreased from the 16's i had before, gone bk to 16's now and dont look back.

corsaandy

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6th Nov 03 at 01:00

i am down 60mm on 17's have done absolultely no arch work and i get no rubbing with 3 peepz in the car havent tried anymore yet. I think this is mainly due to the fact my suspension doesnt move its rock hard bit of a harsh ride but i love it makes it feel faster altho i know it isnt. Dunno bout speed changes ive had the 17's for so long i dout there will be much difference in handling.

FLYING CORSA

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6th Nov 03 at 11:08

thanks for the replys peeps 16's sounds like a good idea.......but i fink you pay alot for tyres on 16's dont you and the selection is also limited so ive heard

Kris TD

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6th Nov 03 at 11:19

no, there are hundreds of tyres for 16's i paid 165 quid for a set of 4 toyo proxes

www.mytyres.co.uk

FLYING CORSA

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6th Nov 03 at 11:48

thats excellent £££ i got my AVS YOKO SPORTS for £50 each on 15" rims

--DAN--

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6th Nov 03 at 11:52

I had this problem, so removed the arch bolts and stuck em on, then invested in falken tyres, which have a sloping profile, and give a few extra mm clearance, can now carry passengers.

quote:
Originally posted by SilverCorsaSXI
ive got 17s on mine lowered 40 and it rubs on the back arches cant get anyone in the back unless there skinny, also rubs when its in full lock!

Gambit

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6th Nov 03 at 12:01

FLYING CORSA - you've been a member on here for over 1.5years and you still need to ask questions concernin 17's??

FLYING CORSA

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6th Nov 03 at 12:02

well i am trying to make my mota as fast as poss so i fink by putting 17" on i am going to be defeating the object a bit

Gambit

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6th Nov 03 at 12:02

then stick to 15's, lighter, less effort required to turn the wheel, better handling

R Lee

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6th Nov 03 at 12:03

quote:
Originally posted by FLYING CORSA
well i am trying to make my mota as fast as poss so i fink by putting 17" on i am going to be defeating the object a bit

yes!
stick with 16's for a compromise, they look nice on corsa b's
my bro has some and they look

[Edited on 06-11-2003 by GoldPenguin]

FLYING CORSA

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6th Nov 03 at 12:17

gold penguin ...bit of a random name
......but ya car looks feckin awesome
top job ya made on that mate

R Lee

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6th Nov 03 at 12:19

quote:
Originally posted by FLYING CORSA
gold penguin ...bit of a random name
......but ya car looks feckin awesome
top job ya made on that mate

thanks matey
not a random name...
grew up with it when i was a kid on the internet all those years ago.

FLYING CORSA

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6th Nov 03 at 12:26

wont ask why you got it mate ha ha ha!
.....happy modding chief

greengoddess

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6th Nov 03 at 20:23

Been wondering what u guys use to stick the arches on with when u remove the bolts.

langey

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6th Nov 03 at 20:31

so 17's are a no no on a 1.0l lol

coz thats slow enough and i dnt want it slower, but i want it to look the part, and i dont race as i cant lol. so 17's yes no?

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