Clio 220 Trophy R3T spec

[Ricardos]

A bit of an impulse buy! I saw these on photos on the Internet so I called John at R Sport to enquire on price and availability. I then ordered them and picked them up last week, I also ordered new Yokohama ADO8R tyres from Ben Patey and picked them up today in Bracknell. Arrived home and had them fitted, then trial fitted them to see how they sit as they're a different size and offset to the original Trophy wheels. So with a little fettling they should sit right what with longer wheel bolts.

They're a tarmac spec wheel the Clio R3T rally cars use, they can only be bought from R Sport. Commissioned by RenaultSport as the std issue rally wheel for the series so they're the same PCD and centrebore with the added bonus of clearing the Brembo 4 pot calipers without the need for a spacer.

 

[Daz...]

I like them. Excellent purchase.

 

[Crayola]

They look the absolute tits!

Don’t forget about those extra wheel bolts though[emoji6]

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

yes

 

[Ricardos]

They look the absolute tits!

Don’t forget about those extra wheel bolts though[emoji6]

Cheers! Indeed just to trial fit, I need 10mm longer bolts so at least I know what to order now.

 

[leeds_182]

Sick.

 

[Gareth]

Nice, how is road noise with the tyres out of interest? Thinking of putting them on my MX-5 but don’t want them if they are noisy as feck.

 

[Gus]

Really like the design , its just a shame they cover most of the Brembos which look incredible .

 

[Ricardos]

Really like the design , its just a shame they cover most of the Brembos which look incredible .

It is a shame but imagine most wheels will cover them a fair bit.

 

[bill]

Saw one of these today, certainly made me look twice, will have to have a read up on them after, looks superb that.

 

[Ricardos]

Nice, how is road noise with the tyres out of interest? Thinking of putting them on my MX-5 but don’t want them if they are noisy as feck.

The only noise I've heard people describe is they sound like your wheel bearings are f@@ked! I wouldn't say they're unbearable though. Mark Abbott uses them on his daily, I can't seem to tag him in.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

The only noise I've heard people describe is they sound like your wheel bearings are f@@ked! I wouldn't say they're unbearable though. Mark Abbott uses them on his daily, I can't seem to tag him in.

Looks good Richard. Mind out for curbs though ! Ooft.
@Dr Jekyll

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Nice!

 

[CrippsCorner]

I like those! Pretty hardcore looking, sort of an updated 2118

 

[Ricardos]

Spent the evening working everything out ready for CS18. I took out the PMS 10mm rear shims as the wheels sat just too proud for my liking, then put a 5mm spacer on up front as the original Eibach 16mm spacers were too much. Pretty damn happy with how it sits now, just need to pick up the new longer wheel bolts then I'm ready to go.

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Look forward to seeing this next weekend. Looks fantastic!

 

[Ricardos]

Look forward to seeing this next weekend. Looks fantastic!

Thank you! Be warned (IMO) for some strange reason they'll look not only different in the flesh but not as good up close. When you stand back say 20 ft they have a completely different look about them. Side on and quarter angle is all good ?

 

[Brigsy]

Looks awesome and added bonus of losing the big spacers

 

[Scrooge]

I really like that, think the car needs to look a bit more aggressive to go with the wheels now though

 

[Ricardos]

I really like that, think the car needs to look a bit more aggressive to go with the wheels now though

What do you think would be the next step? Please don't say cup spoiler ?

 

[Scrooge]

What do you think would be the next step? Please don't say cup spoiler ?

I’m not sure but do they do the carbon extension kits like they did on the 197/200?

 

[Ricardos]

I’m not sure but do they do the carbon extension kits like they did on the 197/200?

Like a front splitter? There's a couple of companies that make them in gloss black

 

[Jekyll]

The only noise I've heard people describe is they sound like your wheel bearings are f@@ked! I wouldn't say they're unbearable though. Mark Abbott uses them on his daily, I can't seem to tag him in.

I don't find them bad at all. I use them all year round. Sun, rain, snow, etc and can't say I've noticed it being unbearable. Wouldn't even say they give off that load a hum. I'd recommend them.

 

[Jekyll]

Car is looking good rich. I don't know why but I feel reserved on these? Will need to see them.in the flesh to change my mind, which I'm sure i will!

 

[Trowfee]

Will look out for that on Saturday ?

 

[Ricardos]

Will look out for that on Saturday ?

Will you be there in the 220?

 

[hsustyle]

Yesss!!

 

[Mr R.]

Looks epic, great choice. ???

 

[Trowfee]

Will you be there in the 220?

Yes ?

 

[RMDavis]

Will you be there in the 220?

Yes ?

There's going to be so many MK4's! ?

 

[Ricardos]

There's going to be so many MK4's! ?

I'm actually looking forward to it now!

 

[Ricardos]

Wheels fitted tonight with the new longer bolts

 

[scotiamr2t]

Looks superb

 

[mintno1]

Love the look of these, great choice, nice to see something different although to be fair haven't seen many Mk4's on different wheels

 

[Ricardos]

Love the look of these, great choice, nice to see something different although to be fair haven't seen many Mk4's on different wheels

I think as many are in PCP deals they don't tend to venture too far in modding. They're also tricky on the offsets so you really have to get it right, especially with the Brembo 4 pot calipers as the std wheels don't fit they have to be spaced. These are unique, I don't think anyone else will have these fitted or go to the trouble of doing it.

 

[Brigsy]

Stance and wheel choice is bang on, love it

 

[mintno1]

I think as many are in PCP deals they don't tend to venture too far in modding. They're also tricky on the offsets so you really have to get it right, especially with the Brembo 4 pot calipers as the std wheels don't fit they have to be spaced. These are unique, I don't think anyone else will have these fitted or go to the trouble of doing it.

Makes perfect sense, definitely worth the trouble ?

 

[Trowfee]

I think as many are in PCP deals they don't tend to venture too far in modding. They're also tricky on the offsets so you really have to get it right, especially with the Brembo 4 pot calipers as the std wheels don't fit they have to be spaced. These are unique, I don't think anyone else will have these fitted or go to the trouble of doing it.

I bought my 220 Trophy outright without finance but I am quite happy to leave the standard black RS wheels...although yours do look good ?

 

[bill]

Really like the look of this and the mk4 in general, looks lovely that.

 

[General Dave]

Wow that looks good mate, This has made me want a mk4!!