1.6 Vs 1.9 Alloys - Which Are Best

[Nathan 0]

Not talking about looks here but from a performance/handling point of view.

 

I'm going a Mi16 conversion on my 1.6, its with the iron blocked engine though, so with this in mind which wheels give the best tyre options from a handling point of veiw?

 

I also plan to uprate the suspension and will probally go for a 20mm drop all round.

 

Regards,

 

Nathan

[jackherer 543]

1.9 wheels without a doubt, simply because better tyres are available for less money compared to 14".

[willxs 0]

and the fact you can fit bigger brakes behind the 1.9's

[hengti 2]

is this a track car or a road car?

 

This is likely only relevant if it's a track car : i guess 14" wheels will be a fair bit lighter than 15" ones, whilst your Yokohama (etc) track day tyres tend to be alot cheaper in 14".

[smckeown 1]

depends what gearbox you have. 14" wheels will give you lower ratios for a track car.

[Batfink 201]

14" give a better feel as they are lighter whereas 15" give a lot more grip but the car does not feel as nimble

 

Thats what I seemed to find when I upgraded to 15's

[Jonmurgie 2]

I guess 14's are OK if you don't need big brakes and don't mind the inferior look... though as other s have said there are probably more benefits for having 15's than the 14's so... your decision really!