WHICH ALLOYS FOR MY 182 ?

[experi-mental 182]

I'm looking at getting some new alloys for my 182, I have a budget of £600.

I was wondering if anyone knows the best place to get them from, Also what size wheels do I need?
I currrently have pilot exalto 205/45/16 tyres on my original alloys so I am assuming this is the size of wheel I require.
Really I am looking for a wheel & tyre package the same size as I have now, is this possible for £600?

 

[DrR]

Clio Trophy wheels.

 

[Timmay]

ditto!

 

[ForceIndia]

Doubt you'd get new Turini's and tyres for £600, think the wheels alone come in at that.

 

[experi-mental 182]

Are these the right ones?

http://www.k-tecracing.com/show_product.asp?id=2145

they are a fair bit over budget budget but I may be able to stretch the wallet a bit further. I'm just concerned about the 195/ size would this be ok?

 

[Christopher]

Speedline Turinis from a 182 Trophy. White refurb optional.

Running 205/45 Michelin Pilot Exalto 2

 

[experi-mental 182]

They look great, so I take it this style will fit straight on with no problems, no adjustments etc. Do I need to use different wheel bolts?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

^^^ 205 tyres will fit on the turinis . You need an offset of ET45 . Tbh mate i wouldn't get the toyos though . They are crap in the wet imo .

 

[experi-mental 182]

Thanks for the advice, think i will stick with the michelins I have then.

Sorry to sound like a complete dimwit but can you explain what 'an offset of ET45' is, I haven't a clue; which is quite evident really..

 

[Christopher]

the offset is basically how far the wheel sits "proud" of the wheelarch.

ie. a wheel with a low offset will have the wheel and tyre sitting out from the arch. a wheel with a low offset will sit right within the arch.

Clios run between ET38 and ET45 iirc.

If you are planning on lowering your 182, you will need a higher offset wheel. i have the Turinis from a Clio Trophy on my car (shown above) as the standard 172 Cup Turinis have a lower offset and would foul the arch, due to my car being so low.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

The offset is where the wheel sits inside the arch . The lower the number the further out the wheel sits on the hub . On the 182 it has a slightly wider track than say the 172 cup , so the wheel has to sit further inside the wheel arch so it doesn't rub on the outside of the arch .

 

[Christopher]

and yes, avoid TOYO's like the plague! awful tyres!

stick with either PE2's, GSD3 F1's or Paradas. Paradas are all done by 8k though in my experience! lol

 

[drhowser]

as above, although i would go for the 15's over the 16's.due to cheaper tyres, and improved gearing.

 

[Christopher]

15" Turinis look gash imo...

if you're going for 15" wheels, get some 2118's

 

[drhowser]

thats a good point. in fact, thats exactly what i did! .

isn't there a set for sale at the moment too?

 

[experi-mental 182]

Ahh, I see, just looked at the k-Tec wheels & it does mention that they come with the offsets required it quotes: "These Speedlines are available with offsets ideal to fit to standard ride height and lowered Renault 172/182"

and for 4 wheels without tyres it comes to £618 so if I use my original tyres I can afford them. Thanks for your help guys/gals.

 

[Fred@BTM]

i can do the trophy wheels with centre caps for £650 (correct offset for 182)

the normal speedlines don't have a renault centre cap (nor can be fitted with one) and the offset is incorrect

 

[Christopher]

thats a good point. in fact, thats exactly what i did! .

isn't there a set for sale at the moment too?

yep.

PYE is selling a mint condition set WITH tyres for a great price!!!