Factory 17 inch wheels for Euro?

**ABS121** · 17-11-2004 04:16 PM

Anyone know if Australia will be getting 17's as standard or option for 2005? and if so how much they will cost?

NZ get them as an option.

**Catcha** · 17-11-2004 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by ABS121

Anyone know if Australia will be getting 17's as standard or option for 2005? and if so how much they will cost?

NZ get them as an option.

Heard they will be standard 17's with clear taillights

**ABS121** · 19-11-2004 10:03 AM

Where did you hear that from??

**baboo** · 19-11-2004 11:32 AM

Just get Integra Type S wheels. They will look good on Euro

**Catcha** · 19-11-2004 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by ABS121

Where did you hear that from??

The sales guy, that what the updated model will be larger wheel and clear tail lights.....i think around in january release next year...not that long

**ABS121** · 23-11-2004 01:18 PM

Hey baboo

do you know if the off-set etc are correct for the type-s rims? i saw them on the integra at the motor show and thought they looked quite nice.....

might have to suss out prices, unless someone out there already knows what they are worth

**baboo** · 23-11-2004 01:41 PM

last i remember the offset on the TypeS is +40 or +45.
just right for Euros.

**Type R Positive** · 23-11-2004 02:50 PM

They sound like a good choice, but they might cost a bit.

**cybermivec** · 02-12-2004 12:36 AM

YEah i am 100% positive the revised euro model will be coming with 17s, not sure bout clear lights. would be a nice touch possibly, but maybe to much mazda 6 look.

**yfin** · 02-12-2004 07:08 PM

I have also heard rumours of 17" rims for 2005 and no space saver tyre (ie a full sized rim!)

For those seeking performance this is a step backwards as the OEM 17" is probably heavier. An extra 10kg in the boot doesn't help performance either.

So it looks like the 03/04 model will outrun the new model!

**aaronng** · 03-12-2004 03:08 PM

Also, if the 2005 Euro plans to follow the rolling diameter of the TSX (Which has 17" rims and 215/45 tyres), then there is less acceleration than the 2003/04 model.

**bigdongers** · 04-12-2004 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by yfin

I have also heard rumours of 17" rims for 2005 and no space saver tyre (ie a full sized rim!)

For those seeking performance this is a step backwards as the OEM 17" is probably heavier. An extra 10kg in the boot doesn't help performance either.

So it looks like the 03/04 model will outrun the new model!

the Euro is not a true performance car anyway so the extra weight and slower acceleration is fine if the trade off is for extra saftey in the form of a full size spare. Its the donut spare that lost the Euro the Wheels car of the year award last year.