I am looking to buy some new alloys for the car...

[328]

Sorry about all these questions.....

I am looking to buy some new alloys but i am unsure to what size I can buy them and also what sizes? I went to wheelmania who seemed to be sure they should be 17" all round at 17x7.0 with 205/40/17 tyres...is this correct?

I have seen on Science of Speed.....(recommended by user from here thanks :) )

they show 17x7.0 for the front with 215/40/17 and the rear 18x9.5 with 255/35/18.

Also what tyres are the most suitable...I think Yokohamas may not last very long...

Thanks again for the advice :)

Cheers,

Andy

[Kevin]

Wheel sizes are correct, but I would given the choice go for a wheel that takes a 225 width front tyre not 215. You will then get a lot more choice in tyres.

Have a look in the technical section for the sticky post about tyres.

[simonprelude]

It all depends what you want, however wheelmania are wrong.
Tyres are least need to be staggered front to rear to keep the ABS/TCS happy.

15/16 original 1991-1994 fitment
16/17 original 1994-2002 fitment
17/17 original 2002-2005 fitment

All came with different tyres front to rear and the difference in rolling circumference is around 7% from memory.

If it were me, I would go for some 17/17 that replicate the OEM sizes (in both wheel width and offset) if you can get them, that way the car should be happier.
Then you will be all set for a brake upgrade to bigger discs.

[328]

Thanks for your replies.....

So for an NA2 17/17 can fit on a NA1? would you happen to know the wheel width and offset?

Sorry for sounding stupid.

[AR]

Lug Nut Torque Spec (all years)110 N.m (80 lb-ft)

Offset (1991 - 2001)55 mm front, 60 mm rear

Offset (2002+)55 mm front, 56 mm rear

Center bore (all years)70(.1) mm front, 64(.1) mm rear

Bolt pattern (all years)5-bolt pattern, 114.3 mm bolt circle

Lug nuts (all years)19 mm with 12 mm x 1.50 thread pitch