Got new alloys, what to do now?

[ojcheng]

I've just purchased some 2nd hand alloys, a set of TSW Black Ice 15" alloys at a fairly decent price i'd say I'm currently on steelies so what do I need to get these on? I hear things about spacers/spigot rings etc but don't have a clue I also haven't lowered my car or anything like that it's pretty much standard just now. Help !

 

[DrR]

Not meaning to sound rude, but you just went and bought some random 15" wheels, no idea on offser etc?

 

[ojcheng]

Oh and details of the alloys are - Offset 35. beat me to it.. lol thought id add in that info. That's why I bought them coz i knew they were the right offset.

 

[CupDude]

This is what I did when I had a 1.2 8v..

Jacked up car,

removed old wheels,

put on new ones.

Jobs'a'good'un

 

[ojcheng]

So no need to get new wheel bolts or anythin like that? hate to sound so ignorant lol but it's my first car and probs the first proper mod i've did to it except put a spoiler on Just drove past ur local city of edinburgh up to inverkeith to get these wheels aswell

 

[CupDude]

Well I didn't have any problems with mine - I guess if any bolts are showing damage, get new ones.

I take it the tyres are decent?

 

[mattjk]

if your using spacers then you want longer bolts if not then just use the old ones

 

[ojcheng]

Will i need spacers? And tyres are pretty good on them, yokohama paradas good tread left on them ! Spose i can give it a try later and jack it up

 

[mattjk]

if the offsets the same as your old then you wont no

 

[ojcheng]

Don't have a clue what the offset on standard steelies are lol just know that clio is 35-42 and these alloys are 35 supposedly

 

[mattjk]

Dont have a clue matey sorry

 

[will.clio]

No offence but my mate has those alloys on his 106, im not the biggest fan of them to be fair but will be interesting to see how they look on the clio

 

[ojcheng]

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?t=223527&highlight=tsw+black+ice+alloys

Down to your opinion i suppose, but I thought why not.. n they're second hand - in all honesty I just wanted a change and a new look as opposed to steelies lol and I might not even have the car for that long so they can always be sold on again ! Not got round to fittin it yet

 

[ojcheng]

Attempted to try the alloys..but doesn't fit right. How much should i be payin for a 72 - 60.1 wheel spacer?

 

[davebem]

Clio II steelies are offset 36 so you shouldnt have any problems there. The wheels need to have 4 bolt holes (4/100). Inspect your steelie bolts, normally when buying new alloys they come with new bolts. Best to get someone with mechanical knowledge if your not sure.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Not a fan tbh.

Clio's need a centre bore of 60.1 so you'll need spigot rings, they also have a PCD of 4X100.

 

[MT AUDIO]

use new wheel bolt,steel wheel bolts can fuse to alloys hence the need for alloy wheel bolts
the wheels provided they are
4x100
et35 and have a set of spigot rings bore 60.1 your sorted

but you really should have researched more before getting all excited and buying em

 

[ojcheng]

Well thing is they were cheap and I had to make a decision whether or not I should get them..I knew they'd fit just didn't know what to get to make them fit. Anyways, got some spigot rings, should probs get some alloy wheel bolts. Thanks for the replies guys