Max Alloy Size

[akkala]

Hi i have a mk2 phase 1 clio X reg 1.4 sport,

and mite b able to get hold some 18" alloys for very cheap off a relative.

And was wondering if anyone here knows if they will fit??

Thanx

 

[Middo]

yes, but they need to be the correct size and offset otherwise you will be mistaken for a small hummer.

 

[The Big Yin]

^yep what he said

 

[akkala]

yes, but they need to be the correct size and offset otherwise you will be mistaken for a small hummer.

Lol, alrite then.

The wheels are very similar to these:

http://www.topgear.co.uk/acatalog/4x_18_Inch_Urban_Racer_Shadow_Chrome_Alloy_Wheels_.php

Thanks for the quick reply, i am looking to put them on this weekend, will get back to you on how i get on.

 

[Middo]

ask for the et measurement.. stamped on the back of the alloy - and then take the tyre width, and alloy width if known. the alloys will normally fit onto the car, but on a 18'' it will need lowering which is why the offset is crucial, as you dont want it to catch.

 

[akkala]

the measurements from the alloys are 225/40/18, if this is any help.

recomended offset for my car is 35-38 according to this link:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/DEALS-ON-ALLOY-WHEELS/Alloy-Wheel-Fitment-Guide.html#RENA

 

[The Big Yin]

Tyres are the wrong size you need 215/35/18's and you will feel every bump in the road regardless ET is stamped on the back of the alloys What width are they as i imagine anything over 7x18 would be too wide to be practical

Offset is 37 iirc but between 35-38 should not be a problem Speak ti Crazy clio he runs 18s and im sure he has lowered it too

 

[akkala]

Cheers mate, will do.

yeh sorry i got that wrong, that was for the 17's, as you sed it shud be 215/35/18

they are 7.5x18 by the way

 

[Middo]

yeah. 7.5'' is as narrow as a i think 18's come in, so you should get away with it. i would prefer an et more in the region of 40, so that i could bring it out on spacers to the correct one.

 

[The Big Yin]

If your getting them cheap from a relative why not try them to see what the fit is like ????

 

[akkala]

Yeh thats wat im gona do, try them b4 i buy them.