Wheel size and ET advise

[Barney]

Hey guys,

As you've prob seen from my resto thread I’m currently restoring my GSI now I’m starting to look into which wheels to get.

Now I’m starting to sway towards the Euro look, so that means I’ll be looking at either Lenso's, BBS, Dotz or Dezent wheels dropped around 40/50 mill all round.

So now is the million dollar questions do i go for 18's (if they wont fit 17's) and if i do go 18's what J do i need to aim for and also what ET will fit i understand that as standard Cav's are ET49.

I understand I’m going to have clearance issue with the arch and wing lips, but that not a problem as they are going to be rolled and pulled when the new ones are welded in and before paint.

At the mo these wheels are at the top of my list.

http://www.wheelbasealloys.com/18_Inch_ ... eels__6947



your input on sizes etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Barney

[dave955]

Where to start lol I think I've got reasonable experience in this , first thing il say is cav arches are tiny and wheel manufactures make naff all euro wheels in decent offsets for cavs , it can be done though , I've had lenso's and rotiform s on recently

. The lenso's were a nightmare to fit , extensive wheel arch mods inc rolling ,flaring, and cutting and custom offsets that lenso were not happy about doing at first. Look the nuts though.

. Then rotiform s. awesome wheels but at 18x8.5 all round I just felt they were a bit to big for the car. Not to mention the fact that at et45 on the front. They only just fitted with all the arch work done, they where level with the outside of the arch and a fag paper away from the strut ,

[Barney]

Where to start lol I think I've got reasonable experience in this , first thing il say is cav arches are tiny and wheel manufactures make naff all euro wheels in decent offsets for cavs , it can be done though , I've had lenso's and rotiform s on recently

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. The lenso's were a nightmare to fit , extensive wheel arch mods inc rolling ,flaring, and cutting and custom offsets that lenso were not happy about doing at first. Look the nuts though.

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. Then rotiform s. awesome wheels but at 18x8.5 all round I just felt they were a bit to big for the car. Not to mention the fact that at et45 on the front. They only just fitted with all the arch work done, they where level with the outside of the arch and a fag paper away from the strut ,

Dave,

Was it your car that was featured in this months Total Vauxhall if so its all your fault that im going down this route.

Like ive said above playing about with the arches etc is going to be an issue as im having both rears replaced so i might as well sort then while they are cut out so wheel arch mods inc rolling ,flaring, and cutting arent going to be an issue, its just what sizes fit.

I'd love to run 18's but if its just to much work then i'll drop to 17's.

What ET did you settle on in the end with Lenso. The Riva wheels i found that i like are actually Vaux Vectra B (83 - 95) fitment.

[dave955]

Yes mate that's my car . It's not just the 18,s being too much work I just felt the looked too big for the arches , 17s just look so right the lenso's are 17x7.5 et 30 on the front and 17x8.5 et25 on the back , I've ordered another set of the lenso's but with black centres this time

[iangsi]

Yes mate that's my car . It's not just the 18,s being too much work I just felt the looked too big for the arches , 17s just look so right the lenso's are 17x7.5 et 30 on the front and 17x8.5 et25 on the back , I've ordered another set of the lenso's but with black centres this time

Changing them already dave

[Chip Pan Dan]

give me you're old wheels, for the next motor

[dave955]

Lol already sold the rotiform s , new wheels will be here on friday

[Barney]

Lol already sold the rotiform s , new wheels will be here on friday

Tempting.....

Are you thinking of selling your lenso's???

[Gaz]

Ive got on 17x8 et 38 and its very close on the front atch with no liners. Rears are modded with tons of room

[dave955]

I sold the old lenso's a couple of months ago bought the same wheels again but with black centres

[Barney]

I sold the old lenso's a couple of months ago bought the same wheels again but with black centres

Was worth asking..

[dave955]

Defo lol