Which size tires do I need for these alloys?

[rk2009]

Which size tires do I need for these alloys? Im told theres three different dimensions or something? Thanks in advance

http://www.renault-spares.co.uk/renault-clio-16-canasta-alloy-wheel-4-stud-new-3410-p.asp

 

[Adam G]

Which alloys?
Assuming 6.5 or 7J:
15" are generally either 195/50 or 205/50
16" 195/45 or 205/45.
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[rk2009]

Which alloys?
Assuming 6.5 or 7J:
15" are generally either 195/50 or 205/50
16" 195/45 or 205/45.
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Whoops...

http://www.renault-spares.co.uk/renault-clio-16-canasta-alloy-wheel-4-stud-new-3410-p.asp

 

[Adam G]

See 16" above.
​£120 each??? Ouch!

 

[rk2009]

See 16" above.
​£120 each??? Ouch!

Got them for £400 in the end, but its still a joke, couldnt find them any cheaper! Which size though mate, 195 or 205?

 

[rk2009]

Also, will going from 15s to 16s affect anything? And because Im spraying them black I need to notify the insurance company, but will they charge much do you reckon?

 

[Adam G]

Haven't got a clue on insurance. I think if they are still Renault alloys it doesn't change much. If just for road use then 195s. Just to make sure you know that if you have steels on now, then you will probably need new tapered bolts, as steels usually have radiused ones.

 

[rk2009]

Haven't got a clue on insurance. I think if they are still Renault alloys it doesn't change much. If just for road use then 195s. Just to make sure you know that if you have steels on now, then you will probably need new tapered bolts, as steels usually have radiused ones.

Cheers mate, and nah I've got the 15 inch mahonia alloys on at the minute.

 

[Adam G]

Ah should be fine then.

 

[rk2009]

Ah should be fine then.

Could I not have 195/50 or 195/55, or does 195/45 look better? Sorry, I haven't got a clue.

 

[Adam G]

45s are factory size, so what they decided was the best overall compromise. Should give similar overall rolling radius to what you have. They'll look better too.

 

[rk2009]

45s are factory size, so what they decided was the best overall compromise. Should give similar overall rolling radius to what you have. They'll look better too.

Ok mate, also, which is better, having them spray painted or powder coated?
thanks for all of your help btw.

 

[Adam G]

I would go powdercoated. No problem.

 

[rk2009]

I would go powdercoated.

I thought that at first, but Im seeing lots of reviews that say if you brake hard the heat ruins them or something and if they get chipped it looks crap? It's so hard to make a decision when you know nothing about it, and when I'm paying this much money I don't want to mess them up

 

[Adam G]

Generally more resistant to chip damage from what I've seen. If you're only using on the road, I would think they'll be okay. It's usually top track pads that give off lots of dust (or VERY cheap road pads)

 

[rk2009]

Generally more resistant to chip damage from what I've seen. If you're only using on the road, I would think they'll be okay. It's usually top track pads that give off lots of dust (or VERY cheap road pads)

Ok mate, a lot of people on here have mentioned these...

http://m.citypowdercoating.co.uk/

£20 per wheel apparently, don't suppose you know if they are any good?

 

[Adam G]

Yes used them recently, excellent for the money. They can fit tyres for you too, for a bit extra. Turnaround is about a week but apparently do a sameday service for £45 each.

 

[rk2009]

​Right so my canasta alloys for my black mk3 Clio will be here Monday morning. My original plan was to have them powder coated either satin or mat black, not sure which looks better, with white diamonds on the wheels and the front/back of the car. I'm starting to think that the white diamonds would look awesome on the wheels, but not the front and back of the car. So now I'm unsure whether to have them white, leave them chrome, or just stealth it out and have black/anthracite diamonds...

​thoughts??