from standard 16" wheels on a 172 to standard 15" wheels

[Šįk]

hey 15" wheels are mena b the way forward! now at my house we have a 54reg 1.4 16v dynamique and i drive a ph2 172. the 1.4 has the exact same wheels on it to the 172 but in 15". got me thinking ....swapping them round. hitting 2 birds with one stone here lads!.





making the 1.4 16v look cooler and make my 172 still look standard but drive better!, any1 done this? think its a good idea?
would there be a problem with offset, fitting etc?

would have to buy new tyres mind, the one on the 15" set are 55s, would want 45s or 50s. any1 recommend a brilliant tyre?

 

[Yellow Dave]

When I had to change the tyres on my standard 16's I fitted these for a week and it did feel quite good on turn in and grip, but it felt too soft on the standard 185/55/15 tyres

 

[Reyes]

Interesting.

 

[Šįk]

When I had to change the tyres on my standard 16's I fitted these for a week and it did feel quite good on turn in and grip, but it felt too soft on the standard 185/55/15 tyres

so in theory it should handle/drive alot better with the correct size and quality tyres? Im thinking refurb them a light shade of anthracite and ad spacers... :S ?

any1 know what the 15"s weigh? and what the 16" weigh? just to see how much rotational weight would also be lost... (prob not alot )

 

[Cupster]

Leave as is. I don't think the weight loss would justify making your lovely flamer look ghey. IMO.