172 - mk1 and mk2 offsets

[Shaun16v]

What are the offsets on the mk1 and mk2 172?

I've bought some standard 16" alloys from a mk2 172 which i planned to fit onto my mk1 172, do i need spacers or anything? I'd assumed they were the same, but have been told they may not be.

Cheers

 

[thedoc]

here you go chief..
http://www.cliosport.net/index.php?ind=reviews&op=entry_view&iden=38
Q. What are the wheel offsets for my Clio?
A. The offsets for Clio wheels are:
Clio 182 45 (Cup and Trophy are the same)
Clio 16v (phase 1 and 2) : 36
Clio Mk1 (excl. 16v & williams) : 37
Clio 172 Mk1 : 43
Clio 172 Mk2 : 48
Clio 172 Cup : 38.5
Clio v6 Mk1 (rear) : 55

 

[Shaun16v]

So ideally i should fit some 5mm spacers to keep everything spot on??

Or am i looking at the numbers the wrong way round?(ie the mk2 wheels are already going to stick out too far?) Sorry if this has been covered before (which i'd imagine it has), but couldn't find anything definate after searching

 

[thedoc]

no, your looking at it the right way.. the mk2 172 et48 wheels sit in the arch 5mm more on each side than the original mk1's et43. If you dont put spacers on, you'll narrow the track by 10mm.. but IMO I wouldn't put spacers on.. its your choice though..

 

[theduck]

whats the off set of a none rs mk2 ph1 then??

 

[Shaun16v]

Thanks very much, most helpful mate

 

[thedoc]

whats the off set of a none rs mk2 ph1 then??

good question !! If anyone knows maybe a mod could put it in the articles section with the rest of these??

 

[theduck]

hmmm.. was thinking of swapping couple of my wheels round to get poorest condition tyres on the back, so will have a look if i ever get round to it.

 

[edde]

hmmm.. was thinking of swapping couple of my wheels round to get poorest condition tyres on the back, so will have a look if i ever get round to it.

Don't do this ever the CLios bad enough with rear end grip don't give it any more ideas to swop ends.
Take it from someone who knows