Advice with new rim specification/sizing

[AndyDurrant]

All,

Looking to upgrade the current wheels on my 1.2 16v dynamique and wondering what offset etc is required?

Is this given on the actual alloys already? and thus I just need to match it? Also what about if I move up to 16" from 15", the rolling diameter will change so therefore affect the cars ride, what do I need to consider with this?

Was probably looking at getting a set of Turini's or the original 172 cup alloys (5 spoke 16s).

Andy

 

[AndyDurrant]

Also, if I were to put low profile tyres on my current 15" dynamique alloys, would this ride wrong? I've never seen a clio before with wheels like that, but someone on here may have done it before!?

Cheers

Andy

 

[black kro]

very easy to swap - rolling diameter is very similar with 15, 16s and 17s.

check out on www.miata.net (up to 2/3% won't notice difference)

basically - as you lose comfort, you gain looks & grip (if avoid cheap tyres on new rims)

ppl will argue all day over handling, but I'm happy going 15-17

 

[black kro]

P.S: offset on my 17's is 42, standard is 35-38, but I've done 30K + with no probs.

check on here http://www.saltermob.com/wheel_fitments.html