I reallly hate the wheels that are on my 3 door at the moment,
I really want a set of 17" CXN compomotive's but i can't afford to spend £2000 on new wheels and tyres at the moment although i will be having a set after Xmas,
So untill then i need to change the wheels as i hate them that much, i would put the originals back on but i need 17s to fit over the APs,
I have got the chance of a set of 18s that look ok, and are at the right money, and will do untill i can get my CXNs.....

Anyone put 18s on a 3 door if so how did it drive????

 

Iv got 18" RL7s on mine mate and if im honest its not a great drive ......it drove alot better with 17s on I think

 

Think i might just get a second hand set of 17s that look better than whats on it know, untill i can afford my cxn's!

 

I drove Lees old black 500 with 18s on and it skipped around on the road if the surface was a bit dodgy... 17s I reckon as well.

 

Yes Andy,ur right there,the 18's were to big really,upset the ride quality and handling.The 3DR i HAVE NOW IS 100% BETTER on ride quality with my 17" cxns.

I hope this helps.
CheeRS.Lee.

 

Well i think the best wheels are 15" as mines never drove the same since fitting my 17" CXN's but i'm running 8.5" & 215/40 on the back instead of 235/40

 

Have to agree with Chris on this, i,ve driven 3drs with 16/17/ and 18s.. and for feel 15s felt the best, 18s on my saff weren,t good either...

 

Do you want sell your cxn's if your not happy with them???

 

If i were they'd be £1750 but they're not sorry

 

 

I,ve asked Chris long before you, even though i prefer the drive on 15s, these looks a SQUILLION times bettter...

Too common now anyway...

 

i have 18's on mine and i'm more then happy with them, drives perfect

 

I don't mind being common as they look mega on 3 doors especialy white!

 

I run 16s to get the brakes under them - have the original works Speedline splitties but am usually on my comp TH's. Been driving another 500 most of the week on standard rims. Concluded that 16 is the best compromise - really happy with my sets ups

 

I have read that the perfect wheel for a 3dr is 16"

 

Chris,I am running 235's rear and 215's on the front the same as u fella.
Yes I bet the ride is better on the original 15's,I couldn't comment as I've only had 15's sharktooths on my K plate sapp and the ride was indeed excellent.
CheeRS.Lee.