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    Aftermarket alloys

    Got standard alloys on my 16v at the mo but thinking bout buying a new set, if i get 16" alloys what tyres would i need?

    cars completly standard what do people think stick with 15's or go for 16's? oppinions appreciated as i cant make up my mind.

    cheers all.

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    Leave it standard, its too nice and mint to do anything to it

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    15's, tyres are cheaper and easier to source, and your handling will be better

    I'd go for a lighter weight alloy, something by team dynamics or compomotive, and get 195/45 tyres for better handling, budget wise rain sports or proxies, or if you have more money F1's or PE2's

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    f1's are only £5 a corner more than proxies ;)

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    My mistake 6 months ago proxies were cheap :P

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    wheel base do a free upgrade to proxies on a lot of their wheels.

    Check them out.

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    cheers for the advice guys, just ordered some OZ superturismo wrc's with proxies, gonna get the original alloys refurbed soon as there on.

    Any one know people/places/prices i can get it done???


 

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