If your car hasn't got alloy wheels can you put alloy wheels on without having to change the brakes?
2007-09-03 12:37:03 · 12 answers · asked by wendy w 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
as long as its the same size or bigger , be sure to check the off set .
2007-09-03 12:41:28 · answer #1 · answered by mike 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Alloy wheels are definitely the standard on most bikes nowadays, ive always bought rims from mavic and they have always taken a battering. In fact the last two bikes i owned both cracked while the wheels were almost perfect! Different types of rims can be bought depending on how you ride and of course the more you pay generally the better the rims. Also alloy wheels will be a lot lighter and corrosion resistant . Hope this helps
2016-04-03 01:50:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes that is easy if you decided to put a set of alloy wheels after getting out original ones ,just the thing you are better doing,is to find me,I can offer you many kinds of alloy wheels
2007-09-05 23:20:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
u can put alloys on most cars without any alterations to the brakes. you have to make sure there is enough room for the calipers and they won't snag on balance weights. all wheels have different offsets which need to be correct for your car. this can be found from any reputable wheel stockist. i would recomend you get many quotes and even consider 2nd hand refurbished wheels. because halfords is the biggest certainly doesn't mean you will get the best advice and the cheapest wheels. good luck
2007-09-04 05:19:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes but use a torque wrench to tighten the alloys to correct ft/lbs. Wheel nuts unbalanced can fracture the alloy.
2007-09-03 12:41:40 · answer #5 · answered by john 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its like putting on a different set of wheels, simple as that. Alloy wheels dont effect anything else, just makes your car look slick.
2007-09-03 14:42:44 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes
Plus If You Have Alloys You Get Better Mpg
2007-09-03 12:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by Volvo For Life 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes. most cars can take 17" depending on the make of car. you're local alloy wheel dealer will be able to advise you of size etc.
2007-09-03 14:08:44 · answer #8 · answered by ZippIe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if they do rub the brakes when they are on the car you can just get some wheel spacers to bring them out a little
2007-09-03 18:24:33 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. go to tirerack.com to find wheels that will clear everything. They have a toll free # for any queations you may have. American Racing Wheels has an on-line site also.
2007-09-03 12:44:06 · answer #10 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep. You'll get a better ride, too, because you'll reduce the unsprung weight - the main reason for having them.
2007-09-03 13:05:24 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋