What's the biggest size wheels can I use for my Clio

[Clio 1.5 dci]

Hi All,
I have a 1.5DCI '53.
On the Kwik Fit website it shows me that I have two options:
Front and rear : 165/65T14
Front and rear : 185/55H15
I'm guessing that at the moment, I have the 165 for both front and rear.
But is it possible to fit the 185 reliably which I'm assuming are bigger? I suppose I'll need to get bigger alloys too (current have factory supplied ones).

Thanks

 

[JCC]

165/185 are measures of the wheel/tyre width, not height. 14/15 refers to height.
It's highly likely if your car has the standard alloys it left factory with that they're 15 inch wheels so will have the 185/55/15 tyres on them. If it has steel wheels with trims over the top they're probably 14s.

 

[Clio 1.5 dci]

So the 185s are the bigger of the two? Can I check this number on the tyre itself?

 

[bozothenutter]

You want width or diameter?

 

[Clio 1.5 dci]

Well, what I really want to know is what the biggest size wheels I can put on the car and still use it properly?

 

[JCC]

First thing to do is figure out what size wheels are on the car. One of those two sets of numbers you posted will be written on the tyres, have a look.

 

[Clio 1.5 dci]

First thing to do is figure out what size wheels are on the car. One of those two sets of numbers you posted will be written on the tyres, have a look.

My current size is 185/55/15

Would the Clio Sport alloys fit my car? I'm looking for something Renault branded ideally.

 

[Beef-Mc]

Can fit 172 alloys or if you're looking to change all four tyres instead, 195/50/15 tyres will fit and are slightly cheaper.

 

[Clio 1.5 dci]

So I can fit 195/50/15 on these current alloys? And I'm assuming they'll be no difference in turning circle etc.
Are these 172 alloys? I'd like these really.

 

[Ph1 Tom]

They look like 16s. You can fit them with a few different tyre sizes. 195-205 width. 45-50 profile. i.e 195/45/16, 195/50/16 or 205/45/16.

What suspension is on the car? Is it standard? Do you intend to lower it at all?

 

[Clio 1.5 dci]

It's standard suspension. But having said that, I have scraped the bumper a few times which leads me to think it might be either factory low, or naturally low-ish. No intention to lower it.

Here's a listing for them: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RENAULT-C..._tyres_Rims_Car_Wheels_ET&hash=item2c9325dd12

 

[PP200t]

That is one 182 alloy wheel. They will fit and will look good.
Pay the membership fee of £12 and have a look in the forsale section. There are some nice original wheels for sale for cheap.
Plus the £12 will give you masses of help for little things that may go wrong or need attention.