Wheels for 172.....

[Fishy Dave]

Hi All,

Im the new owner of BenHs Clio 172 mk2 (formely Dais car I believe), Ben now has my Fiat Coupe 20VT (which I miss very much).

In brief, im looking for a cheap set of alloys (most likely from an existing Renault) to take 225/45/16 tyres, 48 offset, 7 or 7.5j.

Well, im collecting another 20VT tomorrow, and have a new set of Dunlop 225/45/16 racing tyres ready to go on for my sprinting and track days. Id like to use these same tyres on the Clio, but will obviously need new 7 to 7.5J rims.

Your FAQs lists the MK2 172 as an offset of 48, so (im getting there ) is there an existing Renault which uses a suitable size rim?

Im not too fussed about what they look like, just hoping to pick up a bargain set, and am guessing that if (for example) Lagunas used this size, id be able to get these at a good price from ebay etc.

All help greatly appreciated.

Here are some pics -

(The red Coupe is the new one - not as good as my old one, the joys of rrunning your own business )





http://www.aqualifeleasing.co.uk/images/Cliofront.jpg

http://www.aqualifeleasing.co.uk/images/coopaustria.jpg

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http://www.auus73.dsl.pipex.com/image/DSCF0032.JPG

[Edited by Fishy Dave on 09 September 2005 at 2:12am]

 

[Fishy Dave]

Anyone?

 

[Christopher]

you will have trouble finding OE Renault items that will take 225 section rubber AND fit the 172.

Megane items are 7.5j but are 5 stud. As are the 16 inch steel items from an Espace.

Sell them of here or eBay and get yourself some Dynamique wheels (6.5j but will take 195 section)

 

[Fishy Dave]

Thanks for the reply.



Looks like ill keep the Dunlops for the Coupe then.

 

[caymanr26]

ive got dais old wheels on my car - miuns 2 though as 2 of the wheels were bucked when I bought them so Dai and I came to an agreement and I got 2 brand new wheels - they look good on it I think

picture below

 

[caymanr26]

 

[Fishy Dave]

Yes, they do look good, what are they, and what size?

 

[Gareth]

think they are called Mille Miglia HT3 and are 17"

 

[badinvincible]

Theyre rather nice.

 

[Ali]

I probably would...