what size wheels works best?

[Cornwall Gas Supplies]

What would the best choice of wheele size be for an Astra Turbo (c20let)
and why, i would like 18's but have been told not to go that big, i thought the extra size would help with traction??
Your thoughts??

 

[Oggerz]

I think its down to personal preference tbh. Ive got 17`s and i find then a bit of pain in the arse at times but i wouldnt want any smaller or larger. Bigger wheels = slower acceleration and poorer handling. They also tramline like a f*cker. On the other hand there is nothing sexier than a set of tasty 18 inch rims filling the arches.

 

[AL]

Reece has 18's on his LET, and it looks awesome.

Personally, i'd go 16's with a 205 tyre - traction shouldn't be too bad if you don't go crazy, and you'll retain handling/acceleration!

 

[Rob]

I have 17"s, and the 205/40 profile tyres made bad potholes or drain covers sound like someone had hit me with a sledgehammer, not nice.
Now on 15"s ... will probably settle with 16"s

 

[Paul]

i have 15s on mine atm, with 185/40, doing refurb on 17s with 205/40 tbh i like the 17s better, but the 15s do pull a little faster due to less weight. I think its down to personal taste tho. some prefer a softer ride, some like the look of bigger wheels. I think the ride is all down to the tyres tho. Toyo's all the way

 

[pjsprojects]

After trying most sizes or wheels its got to be 15" for a mk3 otherwise it just screws the drive up.
At work we fitted some 17s to a Gsi and i could not believe how it dulled the pull off.

The newer Astras though were designed with bigger wheels and so they tend not to suffer as bad.

 

[dogsy]

after trying 15" 16" and 17" i can honestly say the perfect size is ......... 16" !!

they look nice, they handle well, they dont cause any adverse effects (tramlining and so on) and they dont cause excessive wear on suspension components.

 

[benlee]

i have tryed 195-55-15 (standered size) 195-50-15 and 205-40-15
now i run 205-40-17 and think are the best for handeling and looks and are the same rolling radius as the standered alloys so speedo wiill still stay the same.


with the correct offset there no tramlineing
i think aloy of it is on what make of tyres you go for

 

[Ben]

whatever you do, don't fit 18s, unless you like getting a sore ass! i've got 18s on mine, lowered 50mm, and the ride is seriously uncomfortable, you could drive over an insect and count how many legs it had! 17s look the best, but i dare say 16s would be the best overall size.