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PappaSmurf View Member Profile	May 23 2005, 12:37 PM Post #1
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 22-May 05 Member No.: 7,650 Status: Location: UK Drives: 2002 Hyundia Elantra 1.6 Si	I know this has been covered quite alot i have sifted through the posts and found some very intresting articles and to be totaly honest im still confused :blink: I have an 2002 UK Spec 1.6 Elantra Si with stock Size Tyres of 185/65 R15s what would you recommend as far as alloy wheels go ie15"/16"/17" and what tyre size would you opt for. Car is used all year round not much snow Many Thanks From A Car Noob....

Titan View Member Profile	May 23 2005, 02:59 PM Post #2
Member Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 12-October 04 Member No.: 1,745 Status: Location: Caribbean Drives: Elantra '97 SW	depend on what you like really .................. i have 17" black rims with a polish lip and for tyres i have Toyo PX4 205-45-17 The toyo give a really quiet ride and it is a good compromise instead of the 40 profile tyres. the 17" rims make the car really stand out and look good.

PappaSmurf View Member Profile	May 23 2005, 03:12 PM Post #3
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 22-May 05 Member No.: 7,650 Status: Location: UK Drives: 2002 Hyundia Elantra 1.6 Si	Cheers For The input Titan do they effect the turning circle alot or increase/decrease speed fuel consuption alot ?

900Z1 View Member Profile	May 23 2005, 03:48 PM Post #4
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 22-May 05 Member No.: 7,649 Status: Location: Ohio Drives: 2005 Elantra GT	I have 215/45/17's That with the tib sway bar made it handle like a different car. Lost a little MPG but I think it's because I drive different. :grin: This post has been edited by 900Z1: May 23 2005, 03:50 PM

Titan View Member Profile	May 24 2005, 08:41 AM Post #5
Member Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 12-October 04 Member No.: 1,745 Status: Location: Caribbean Drives: Elantra '97 SW	so true ........... you lose a little mpg but the handling that you get (once you have the right tyres) is amazing. Oh and the addition of the sway bar just pulls everything together

PappaSmurf View Member Profile	May 24 2005, 09:46 AM Post #6
Newbie Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 22-May 05 Member No.: 7,650 Status: Location: UK Drives: 2002 Hyundia Elantra 1.6 Si	any links for the sway bar ? i havnt a clue where to look here in the UK

Titan View Member Profile	May 24 2005, 11:07 AM Post #7
Member Group: Members Posts: 34 Joined: 12-October 04 Member No.: 1,745 Status: Location: Caribbean Drives: Elantra '97 SW	http://www.sharkracing.com/acecart/bin/sho...&cate=010400000 this should get you started ............ there may be a couple more sites out there maybe some of the other members has some links

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