Are 15" wheels too small on a 182?

[Dermot O'Logical]

Mmmm, so if the rest of the entire world has 172's with 15in rims, it's not unreasonable to assume that the car was developed on 15s and it's only us fashion-victim brits that got wheels that are too big and expensive.

That ph2 172 does look right

 

[murcod]

All our Aussie 172's came with 15" rims, the 182 models were the first with 16" rims. I don't think they're the best option on the substandard roads we have when combined with Cup suspension.

I think the main thing is to make sure to fit 205/50R15 tyres on the 182's to keep the rolling diameter close to the same. 195/50R15 is smaller in diameter (as well as being narrower) and will naturally not look right.

 

[clio_luke]

yes 2118's ar4e pretty heavy but extremely stong.
15" ultraleggeras would be awesome, super light! im tempted to swap mine for 15" wheels for cheaper tyre price. just not sure what a 182 on sportlines and 15" would look like. too much arch gap i bet.

 

[pablo_ni]

Im considering going to 16s from 15s even for track use. Car seems bit less scrabbly with them. Even though the tyres are dearer

 

[ripp]

yes indeed the rest of the world has 15's on the 172, either ph1 or ph2, I can sustain this as I'm not from UK either.

 

[Dermot O'Logical]

OK, so I've seen UK Clio's on 15in rims in the same design as the 16's on my (UK spec) 172, but they look to be running 185's instead of 195's. does that mean that if I try to get some 15's on the UK S/H market they'll be narrower than the same design "proper 172" 15's that the rest of the world got?

And just to make things even more complicated, does anyone run 205 profile tyres on 16in 172 alloys? I've seen it done on 182's.

 

[cuy_rs]

The Clio RS (172 Ph2 & 182) were sold in Mexico with 15" wheels fitted as standard.

I think the setup is ok and very comfort to drive with those tire size on bumpy roads.

And about tire price, if your looking for a set of 15" as track tires you can't go wrong because 15" tires are cheaper than 16" tires.

 

[Cal182]

Inovit Rapid's are the nuts!!! If they did a 16" then I'd have no hesitation in buying them.

 

[Alex_X93]

Nope get them on, cheaper tyres too.

 

[Guppy]

15's FTW!

 

[Tom84]

i think 15s are fine ;-)

 

[Coby.]

i think 15s are fine ;-)

Agreed

 

[msm]

Same.. I have 15¨..

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[richy22]

i think 15s are fine ;-)

Are they mk1 turbines???

 

[Tom84]

yup

 

[lee131]

Are they mk1 turbines???

*drool*

mates sold his turbines really cheap wish id of known i was gettin a 182, :rasp:

 

[richy22]

yup

clio16valver forum or somewhere?? I used to have some for my old valver but gave them away when I sold it I miss that car

 

[Tom84]

got them off a lad off here, just did a wanted thread picked them up on sat

 

[richy22]

if you dont mind me asking how much? £200??

 

[Tom84]

cost me 150 and came with a good set of avon zv3's but i changed them for some parada's

 

[Fletcher]

^^^they look great for £150!