No. The total wheel&tyre diameter of your new wheels, needs to remain the same as that of your old wheels. So as your alloy gets bigger, the tyre gets thinner - total diameter remains the same.
What size are your tyres right now ?
Thats got to be the most unflattering photo I've ever seen
try this one
http://67.15.109.175/modules/myalbum/photo.php?lid=1151
I actually like that :D
OK, so
Exactly. They'll be a bit wider (195mm vs 175mm), but obviously that won't affect the diameter.
Oh, and stop top-posting ! Your replies should be going at the end of the message, not the beginning !
It depends how important the visuals are to you. If you lower it, you'll
*knacker* the ride, to the point of dramatically reducing grip on lumpy surfaces (ie, most UK roads !). Having said that, the Kia Shuma is hardly the last word in automotive engineering, so it prolly doesn't really matter that much.
OK thanks for that, I shall start saving some money, seen some nice wheels on that link you posted :) sorry about the top posting
Lol, Slayer of Kia. Not the most impressive of titles is it.
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