Hazman
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Hi guys, i've looked through loads of posts on here to try and get some help, but couldnt find anything that was direct to me. So i thought id ask.
I've got 15" alloys, et 40 with 185/55's on. I want to drop it 50 - 60 mm and from what i have gathered it probably wont happen with out a new set of alloys. But just for confirmation what would be the lowest recommended drop for these alloys, with and with out some arch work.
I have been looking at some new alloys but im not earning that much (still at college) so i only wanted to buy some if it was really necessary.
cheers for your help
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abdus
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from the post read here, i wouldnt advise you...I'm off to halfords to get a new sets of wheels ans also ask for some compensation because they advised me wrongly...
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johnny27
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I have 15 inch alloys they're 7 inch wide and ET38. Car is lowered on 60mm springs. They fit my arches perfectly, no rubbing at all. Don't know if its just lucky or not, or maybe a wide tolerance factor in vaux factory, when building arches (corsa ones)
The only thing i have against the wheels is that the handling is quite poor with these wrong offset wheels.
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j0hn
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im lowered et35 on 40mm springs - cos its wider it looks ok and low but i dont think 60mm wud work at the back without removing the bolts/arches
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Hazman
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thatnks for the help so far, any one else got any advice?
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punkymt1
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quote:
Originally posted by j0hn
im lowered et35 on 40mm springs - cos its wider it looks ok and low but i dont think 60mm wud work at the back without removing the bolts/arches
Lowered 40 mm on et35? Mine is not lowered at all and rubs if I find a bump. I think I need to sort out my arches and get some springs.
EDIT: w8 a sec .. you're on 15s as well? Mine is on 16s 
[Edited on 20-03-2006 by punkymt1]
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Hazman
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yeh on 15's at the mo, im looking at a set of 16's though et45 and lowering it 40-50mm.
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abdus
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quote:
Originally posted by Hazman
yeh on 15's at the mo, im looking at a set of 16's though et45 and lowering it 40-50mm.
et45 should be fine without any problem mate...put them and show us the pics
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Hazman
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ok cool thanks, i just wanted someone to give me a definate yes. before i plunge into them and spend my hard earned cash. so cheers for your help. It looks like i'll be getting one 16's 
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abdus
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lol...just confirm it again...check Adam_B post here:
http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=272604
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Hazman
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thats cool, i wont be going as low as that, and i've got no problem iff needs be grinding off the bolts and sticking the arch back on. Cheers for your help
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j0hn
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i kno iv posted this pic millions of times b4 but here is -40mm on et35
 
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Rob B
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im 60mm on et35
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punkymt1
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob B
im 60mm on et35
It's 15s though isn't it?
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Rob B
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Yes and what was the question.
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