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Hi,How much difference does changing to these wheels really make? Comments
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 Rallyman
Junior User  Location: Glen Auldyn Registered: 04 Aug 2013 Posts: 67 Status: Offline |
How much difference does changing to these wheels really make? Comments |
 Posted 23rd Jun 2014 at 22:36
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mik
Seasoned Pro  Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
Post #2
I have had a set of C5 alloy 'steels' on for a year now. I have one as the spare as well, which also gets around needing to keep a different set of wheel bolts in the car as well as getting rid of another 4kg. I haven't timed the car against the stopwatch, but it is slightly more economical when economy is measured brim to brim. Taking close to 20kg off the weight of the car is bound to help (think how much adding a passenger affects the handling and acceleration of a car) and especially when 4/5 of that is rotating mass. The most effect would be when accelerating, the engine has to turn less rotating mass, and a lesser effect at a constant speed. The suspension will also be more compliant with the road surface as there is less unsprung mass moving up and down. It is not a night and day difference, but it is there nonetheless. For track day lap times, others on here will be able to tell you as mine is used as a road car only. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 24th Jun 2014 at 19:07
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
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one word of warning, I would not use them for rallying, they are not strong.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 24th Jun 2014 at 19:07
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mik
Seasoned Pro Location: Kent Registered: 17 Feb 2011 Posts: 2,100 Status: Offline |
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welshpug! wrote: one word of warning, I would not use them for EFA. The 17" alloys on my wife's Focus are way stronger than the C5 'steelie' alloys and we had to replace 2 bent Focus wheels to get a MOT in 2013. It is but one reason why I don't drive the Rallye over winter. ________________________________________ Cherry Rallye SOLD |
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Posted 24th Jun 2014 at 19:17
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
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they're fine on the roads, just avoid the potholes  ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 24th Jun 2014 at 19:31
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Rallyman
Junior User Location: Glen Auldyn Registered: 04 Aug 2013 Posts: 67 Status: Offline |
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Thanks Guys appreciate you input as always. |
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Posted 25th Jun 2014 at 00:11
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daver6
Seasoned Pro  Location: Durham Registered: 08 Aug 2010 Posts: 2,379 Status: Offline |
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Easy to bash back and/or weld up though haha  ________________________________________ Red Rallye - Rolling "restoration"Wishbone Polybushes available |
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Posted 25th Jun 2014 at 18:10
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orta
Senior User  Location: East Mids Registered: 02 Sep 2006 Posts: 860 Status: Offline |
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Need me some of these!! People who know what they are want silly money for what are essential steels. So trying the breakers for a set... ________________________________________ CLUB BLACK RALLYE||B8s||60-70mm drop||Black Partner Steels||P1 VTS Rack||Refurbed Beam||Hybrid ARB||VTS Torsion Bar|| |
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Posted 16th Aug 2014 at 20:41
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,866 Status: Offline |
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they're not steel ________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 16th Aug 2014 at 21:27
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Chr1sch
Seasoned Pro  Location: Worcester Registered: 02 Aug 2014 Posts: 1,025 Status: Offline |
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Some of these for sake on 306 gti on Facebook today... |
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Posted 6th Sep 2014 at 21:25
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