If my car has 16" alloys as standard, could I fit 18" alloys without having to alter anything?
2007-12-03 04:52:27 · 10 answers · asked by pj890 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes as a rule you can go about two sizes bigger, but you'll definetly need to run a low profile tire or it will rub your fender wells. It will probably throw your speedometer off just a couple of miles per hour.
2007-12-03 04:58:48 · answer #1 · answered by rage43130 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have done several sets of alloys, always with a great result, like new. Firstly, get the tyres peeled. My local depot don't charge me, as I come back for fresh rubber. Then take them to your local jetwash garage if you don't have your own, and set about them with washing-up liquid, a scrubbing-brush and sanding-pads. When you know you have removed ALL the dirt, grease, tar and brake-dust, you can take them home, dry them, and then sand all the bad laquer off. You might have access to a mortar-mixer, and you can put them in there with a load of shingle, leave them running for a couple of hours, and the result is a really well-scrubbed wheel. Otherwise, a cheap electric drill with a wire-brush cup in it, does a great job. Take a hand-file to the kerbed edges, or a small angle-grinder if it really needs it. To make sure it is balanced, file or grind a uniform edge all the way around the wheel. Clean thouroughly with soap and water and rinse. Prime them with Davids' Zinc 182 primer, from your local car accessories shop. Three coats, the second at 90 degrees to the first all over the wheel, applied by brush. Sand it if it the finish is bumpy. Leave to dry for a couple of days, and then aerosol paint, several coats, with 20 mins between each coat. If the wheels fit, pre-heat your oven to 200 degrees, and switch it off. Put the wheel in, and leave it for 30 minutes to bake the paint on. Finally, laquer the wheels. I know that this method is a lot of work, but why do a half-4$$ED job? The wheels on my Mercedes look great, five years after doing this, and it only cost about 10 pounds a wheel in paint+laquer.
2016-04-07 05:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends upon the wheel dimensions.
The stud pattern must match the cars studs.
The inset of the rim (the measurement between the inner edge of the rim and the centre of the rim) must be the same as standard or else the rim or the tyre may foul against the suspension.
The outset of the rim (the measurement between the outer edge of the rim and the centre of the rim) needs to fit within the wheel arch to stop the tyre fouling the vehicle body.
Non-standard sizes may fir but they will put the wheel bearings under strain.
The tyres would have to be very low profile if the speedometer is to remain accurate. Remember that the bigger the diameter of the tyre the bigger its circumference, so it will take fewer revolutions to cover the same distance as a standard tyre (the distance covered by one revolution of a correctly inflated tyre on a rim under normal load is called the rolling radius).
Speak to an expert company like RipSpeed, they can give you all of the information you need.
2007-12-03 05:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If the tyres are any wider you will have to check you can go from lock to lock without the tyre rubbing the wing or inner wing. Also remember that if the circumference of the new wheels and tyres is bigger than that of the old your speedo will be out. If you do fit alloys remember to put "copper slip" on the hub flange before pulling up the bolts or nuts.
2007-12-03 05:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by Gizzard Puke 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It depends on the profile of your tyres.
If you have 55 or 60 profile tyres, you will be able to get lower-profile tyres to keep the same effective rolling radius with larger tyres.
If you already have very low profile tyres (e.g 40 profile) then it is unlikely you will be able to fit a larger-diameter wheel.
2007-12-05 23:56:11 · answer #5 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely you should be fine. Check tirerack.com and size them up. Remember the more weight you add to your wheel then is stock is going to cut into your gas mileage. It will also effect power off the line. That being said good luck I've bought 6 different sets of wheels for my cars and always think it adds a great personal touch.
2007-12-03 05:03:30 · answer #6 · answered by fox793 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No. For one thing, you will find the wheels rubbing on the wing when you are on full lock. Secondly, you have to notify your insurers that you have modified your car and also notify the DVLA of any changes to the the manufactures specification. There is a possibility that it can put more strain on your steering rack as well.
2007-12-03 10:21:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
it should be ok, make sure the whole wheel including the tyre is the same size as the standard ones or it'll mess up and your speeo wont show the right speed (not good!!)
2007-12-03 05:01:20 · answer #8 · answered by justice_is_spoonfed 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
depends on what kind a car you have, but my car came with 16" out of dealers i run 18"s and i can put 19", but the same model car also comes with 18s out of dealer
i drive an vw mk4 jetta gli, depends on what car you have.
2007-12-03 05:03:21 · answer #9 · answered by gallojugado2 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
tirerack.com
2007-12-03 04:56:38 · answer #10 · answered by Neil N 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋