27 replies to this topic

[Jonny dhr]

Hey all, I'm thinking of doing the whole rear wheels on the front thing and just wondered if anyone had a picture I can see first?? Thanks, Jonny

[christhegasman]

I have that set up but won't be doing pictures tonight Will see if it's still light tomorrow when I get home

[GFWilliams]

Anyone tried front na wheels on the back?   Think it'd be more fun!

[Jason]

GT86 style.. Only issue is the fronts are crazy expensive..

[Bumblebee]

Seriously? Why would you want to run skinny wheels on the back?

[Rickwoo118]

Seriously? Why would you want to run skinny wheels on the back?

I think it's a joke Aimy.

[mbes2]

Wont the photo just look the same with std NA front alloys fitted , as both 17" 

 

[christhegasman]

Won't look much different to be honest I have 215/45/17 tyres on Looks better from the front and fills further out the front arches but from the side looks the same

Edited by christhegasman, 08 December 2014 - 09:37 AM.

[ghand]

Why bother ? Is it for cheaper tyres or looks as the car was designed to work best as it is.

[GFWilliams]

GT86 style.. Only issue is the fronts are crazy expensive..

 

Funny you should say that, as I had a GT86 for a few months earlier this year before the vx

[Stevie Dubyah]

Anyone tried front na wheels on the back?   Think it'd be more fun!

 

 

 

I had a 1981 Granada 2.8 GL many years ago. 

 

Put 175 tyres on all round (to save money). It was the most fun I have ever had with a grandad. It was seriously a total hoot.

 

 

On the VX it would certainly teach you car control.

Edited by Stevie Dubyah, 08 December 2014 - 01:41 PM.

[Jonny dhr]

I always though lotus put thinner front tires on to deliberately make the car under steer before it than over steered, so that it was "safer" for the general public, (presuming that not everyone is a good enough driver to handle over steer in a mid engined car)... I'm not saying by any means I'm a great driver, but I have more experience than your average Joe and do definitely notice the under steer you currently get! I run 235 on the back wheels and honestly think 205 front would help a bit? Plus the wider offset won't look quite as rubbish as the standard fronts do. That's just my opinion anyway! Also, I would love to just put some nice light aftermarket wheels on but can't afford that, so thought that the rear na wheel mod would help on a budget!

[VX220Neil]

Wont the increased sizes add stress to other suspension components?

[Bumblebee]

The understeer can be dialled out by getting a good geo.

[OneYet]

I´ve had rears on the front for 6 years now. 

205/17 Goodriches.

Looks better, handles better, are very heavy. 

No pics right now but it looks OEM in every way. 

[Jonny dhr]

One yet: Any problems with other components as a result of the wider wheels as you've had them on there for a while?

[speedster]

The rear na rims were subject to a recall way back when so make sure you don't put on rims that should have been turned into door knobs.

[OneYet]

One yet: Any problems with other components as a result of the wider wheels as you've had them on there for a while?

 

4 years and some trackdays later: No

 

But I did buy a set of ATS DTC Superlight that I use on tracks nowadays. More for the looks than anything else. Plus that it is handy with two sets of tires. 

[Jonny dhr]

I REALLY want the ATS wheels tbh, but can't afford them at the mo!

 

So no one has a cheeky photo of this setup then, from an angle where you can see the offset difference?

[techieboy]

They look exactly the same, you can't see the offset difference as it's all inset, hence why they really need spacing out a few mm to prevent any potential fouling issues.