Ride ! The 205 has been famed for it�s exceptional handling over the years. It can still be improved on though as most cars can. Drop the front 60mm with a set of springs, alter the rear torsion bar a couple of splines, and you�ll out-handle any car on the planet. It can be slightly uncomfortable though, so a compromise would be 30mm lowering. If your going for a 60mm drop, get a front strut brace to keep the geometry straight. A set of adjustable dampers on the rear will let you have a soft/hard ride� whatever you fancy.

If your going for 17�s, make sure that all the rear suspension is in 100% condition. As the 205 gets on in years, the axles start going about 100K, and if there slightly out, you ain�t going to get the wheels on properly. Also, if your keeping the standard arches, you�ll need to just cut the inside of the plastic to make sure the wheels don�t foul. 17�s are too big but look the business. Not matter what you cut, file and roll, 17�s will catch. 16�s are the way to go with a 60mm drop and sweat handling. 17�s are for shows. The choice is yours.

Make sure that if going for 16�s or 17�s, the tyre is 205/40/16 or 205/40/17�s with an alloy with a 15-20mm offset.