Why is everyone fitting 15 inch wheels?

[Clio182mike]

Just wondering what I'm missing out on...

 

[Brigsy]

Cheaper tyres.

 

[James]

Better ride

 

[Brigsy]

Good choice of tyres too, and not sure if placebo but acceleration seems slightly better

 

[James]

Less unsprung weight

 

[adamlstr]

Close the thread there, that's the most concise CS thread reply I've ever seen.

 

[Clio182mike]

Will 15s stop it pulling on road camber?

 

[Mbeau]

Imo they do feel a lot better on 15" wheels. Especially if you run 205/45/16 tyres currently.

 

[bill]

Do it, you’ll not regret it

 

[OssPoop]

Less unsprung weight

Unless you fit 2118's!

 

[Brigsy]

Unless you fit 2118's!

Agreed heavy as feck, on the plus side seem fairly indestructible on our pot hole ridden roads !

 

[Crybert]

With the right drop 15s look great too. On standard suspension they look poo

 

[OssPoop]

Agreed heavy as feck, on the plus side seem fairly indestructible on our pot hole ridden roads !

They're a rally wheel so built to withstand your local high street?.

 

[Clio182mike]

I'd like to try but worried it will be a waste of money if they don't look right. Do you just need to get lowered springs to make it look right?

 

[OssPoop]

I'd like to try but worried it will be a waste of money if they don't look right. Do you just need to get lowered springs to make it look right?

show us your 15"s

Can't decide on what 15's to get,could those of you on 15's post up a pic up to help me decide. Thanks Dom

www.cliosport.net

 

[Louis]

15s look best too imho. Definitely need lows!

My old 2118s trial fitted with standard suspension ? ?

 

[Clio182mike]

In what way do they feel better?

 

[Mbeau]

 

[MrBlonde]

I think im going to move to 15's soon at some point to,more tyre choice & much cheaper.Trouble is theres not many choices on 15inch wheels,most are horrid and dont suit the clio.The main ones are 2118,OZ F1,Pro team dynamics

 

[Daz...]

Mine is on sportlines. Sometimes I want it lower, but it generally looks alright I think.

 

[Fletcher]

Because they look better IMO, and 15” wheels have a wider range of rubber choices. I have 3 sets of 2118’s.

 

[Eddie555]

 

[Clio182mike]

So am I right in thinking it's just looks and tyre choice?

 

[deanoE30M3]

Handling and performance also

 

[MrBlonde]

Any photos of a 172 cup on coilovers on 15's??

 

[dann2707]

So am I right in thinking it's just looks and tyre choice?

Did you read 40% of the comments? ?

 

[bloke]

So am I right in thinking it's just looks and tyre choice?

no and no.

 

[Clio182mike]

Did you read 40% of the comments? ?

? yes but wouldn't mind knowing a bit more before buying. Trying to get a chat going

 

[Louis]

Theres literally nothing else to know.

 

[Clio182mike]

OK cheers for everyone's input.

 

[Louis]

Will 15s stop it pulling on road camber?

This is tracking

 

[davo172]

Unless dropped A LOT they look w**k imo ?

 

[MrBlonde]

Yeah def need to be on coilovers for them to work

 

[Eddie555]

Yeah def need to be on coilovers for them to work

AST’s FTW. ?

 

[richard1764]

Any photos of a 172 cup on coilovers on 15's??

 

[R3k1355]

Still can't get PS4's in a 16" tyre, but loads of options in 15" and they're cheap as f**k too.

 

[adamlstr]

2118's need spacers...

Renault Clio 172 Cup by Adam Lister, on Flickr

Renault Clio 172 Cup by Adam Lister, on Flickr

 

[Clio182mike]

2118's need spacers...

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Renault Clio 172 Cup by Adam Lister, on Flickr

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Renault Clio 172 Cup by Adam Lister, on Flickr

Now that's nice

 

[adamlstr]

Now that's nice

Hard to believe I sold that car 5 years ago!

 

[Coops Mk1]

Main reason is they're just better, simples