This isn't a thread with a question, it's more of a place to state how bad the turning circle is on the Rio's fitted with 17" wheels. It was only to be expected after putting big wheels on a little car. When this happens to meet society's requests of bigger and better wheels, generally the compromise is the turning radius is reduced to prevent fowling of the tyre/wheel on the upper ball joints etc.
I remember reading about the LW Ford Focus Titanium having similar issues when it was released here with 18" wheels on it. Looked great but turns like a seagull with one leg. I'm not all that fussed with it as the car looks great in my opinion, but it can be frustrating at times. It's all about compromise.
I will say however that my old TANK of a V8 Fairmont with 17's turns far better than the Rio which is embarrassing as it's virtually twice the size, but designed to take 17's as an option.
It's caused a few 3 pointers where i would normally have done a u-turn, and subsequent angst amongst the world-leading road-raging Australian motorists around me but you get that here.
Anyone else notice the difference with 17's on their Rio? Not much talk about it on here so i thought i'd start a thread.
I remember reading about the LW Ford Focus Titanium having similar issues when it was released here with 18" wheels on it. Looked great but turns like a seagull with one leg. I'm not all that fussed with it as the car looks great in my opinion, but it can be frustrating at times. It's all about compromise.
I will say however that my old TANK of a V8 Fairmont with 17's turns far better than the Rio which is embarrassing as it's virtually twice the size, but designed to take 17's as an option.
It's caused a few 3 pointers where i would normally have done a u-turn, and subsequent angst amongst the world-leading road-raging Australian motorists around me but you get that here.
Anyone else notice the difference with 17's on their Rio? Not much talk about it on here so i thought i'd start a thread.
