shenderson Posted December 5, 2005 Share Posted December 5, 2005 Er, why 17" wheels? They will require very low profile tyres that will probably spoil the ride quality. Personally I would go for 15" with 55 or 60 profile tyres. But then, it is up to personnal choice...CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenderson Posted December 7, 2005 Author Share Posted December 7, 2005 AdamYour car looks great!Here's mine, a bit non-standard on 14"x7"s, lowered 2" and 50% stiffer springs. Supple ride combined with terrific roadholding!Merry Christmas!Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 I spy with my little eye a Rover V8 engined Stag!Seriously nice car though! I want it :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted User Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Cheers Lewis.My Stag Is Total original . ADs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted December 7, 2005 Share Posted December 7, 2005 Not you :D It wasn't a criticism, either (shernderson)! God forbid anyone take it that way :DBy the way Adam, would just like to say your Stag is beautiful! Loverly piece of kit and I like the new steering wheel! Really is a shiner 8) ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shenderson Posted December 8, 2005 Author Share Posted December 8, 2005 Thanks guys.AdamI'm in Birmingham, and the bumpers are in my garage - they are quite scruffy and would let the rest of the car down so I thought I'd see if I like it without them. I do - it gives it an aggresive look. Not everyone likes it though.The interior of yours is as good as the outside. There can't be many Stags in Roscommon - my father has a PI estate in Bangor in the north, not many of those over there either.LewisCorrect - 3.5 EFI - the bonnet bulge (from a MK I 2000) is there so the bonnet clears the plenum. I prefer the look without a bulge but can't have it both ways without chopping the inlet manifold etc and compromising performance.CheersSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLATR6 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Iam also interested in changing wheel size. Has anyone replaced their 14's with 15's? If so what size tire and rim width? I want to run 15 X 7 inch wire wheels with 205 55 15'sBill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJT Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Bill,I have 15" x 5.5 black "minilights" from Midland Wheels (http://www.midlandwheels.com/frameset.asp) Bought them at Stoneleigh 3 years ago where MWS always seem to have a stall. They have special show prices and delivery was very quick (bought Sunday - arrived Tuesday morning) and ridiculously cheap at £5!! You will have to research tyre sizes as there are not that many available that keep the original rolling diameter for 15" wheels. 205 section tyres on 7" rims could really **** up the handling. Stag suspension is designed around tyres with round shoulders, and fitting very wide, ultra-low profile tyres will not go with the standard suspension set up. I have 195/65 on my 15"-ers, which is a slightly smaller diameter than standard, but I have a 3.45:1 ratio diff to compensate. These combined with poly bushes all round have firmed up the suspension considerably and some have commented that it has ruined the Stag ride, but I am happy with it. I certainly wouldn't want to go to tyres with any lower profile. Picture below was taken when I had 195/60 tyres fitted and they were TOO small.IMHO.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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