Fitting 172 alloys

[Dave J]

to a 2002 1.4 16v dynamique, ive noticed a few topics regarding this but whats confusing me is the talk of spacers etc that are needed to fit them, anyone shed some light onto this and what do i need to do to change my 15's to 16's?

 

[C.slicker]

Its not the 15s to 16s thats the issue (aslong as the tyres are lower pro of course) its the difference in offset.

The dynamique alloys have an offset of 38 and this is what the car was designed to take, yet the 172 alloys have an offset of 48.

Therefore in theory you require a 10mm spacers.

If your car isn't lowered you will have no technical problems with running the alloys with no spacers, however aesthetically a 5-10mm spacer is desirable.

I have a set of 4 5mm spacers for sale, PM if interested.

Sam

 

[geordieracer]

My Dynamique alloys are offset 43mm