Team-BHP - View Single Post - Why do we get carried away with the looks of big ,huge alloys ?

Beeman · 25th January 2006, 13:39

I believe that even when we go in for an upsize in india we make these mistakes:-
1. We do not get any suspension work done (very expensive), spindles,arms, etc etc (i am a manufacturer/exporter of custom suspension parts)
2. Without the above the clearance reduces then we tend to go in for a lower profile which means you have less tread between the road and you seated above.
3. iIve been/driven in lowered and customised rides abroad and believe me suspension always becomes rough...............you have to be ready for that. Even on the smoothest roads a lowering of even an inch will make you feel every bump and nick on the road + compounded with lower profiles tyres.
4. Suv's in the Usa are also lowered at times and many a times lifted as well upto 4" and believe me that is quite a lot!!

The best alternative is to go just one size above and make sure the tyre does not scrape the body of the car if fully turned..........that is the correct size you can go to. I have 15" on my elantra but my wheel size is R15/50 225, and the turning circle of my car is not affected. However i get to feel every bump and pot hole !! But then again i knew when i put that size on (and i wasn't even upsizing as the stock elantra comes with 15" alloys too)

25th January 2006, 13:39	#12 (permalink)
Beeman BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Treasure island Posts: 323	I believe that even when we go in for an upsize in india we make these mistakes:- 1. We do not get any suspension work done (very expensive), spindles,arms, etc etc (i am a manufacturer/exporter of custom suspension parts) 2. Without the above the clearance reduces then we tend to go in for a lower profile which means you have less tread between the road and you seated above. 3. iIve been/driven in lowered and customised rides abroad and believe me suspension always becomes rough...............you have to be ready for that. Even on the smoothest roads a lowering of even an inch will make you feel every bump and nick on the road + compounded with lower profiles tyres. 4. Suv's in the Usa are also lowered at times and many a times lifted as well upto 4" and believe me that is quite a lot!! The best alternative is to go just one size above and make sure the tyre does not scrape the body of the car if fully turned..........that is the correct size you can go to. I have 15" on my elantra but my wheel size is R15/50 225, and the turning circle of my car is not affected. However i get to feel every bump and pot hole !! But then again i knew when i put that size on (and i wasn't even upsizing as the stock elantra comes with 15" alloys too) Last edited by Beeman : 25th January 2006 at 13:44.