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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:03 pm |
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Joined: Jan 21, 2013 Posts: 23
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okay guys got the chance to swap my bad condition 14 inch alloys with a 18 inch after market 5 spoke alloys will they fit if not and its the spacers i need what size
one last question will it co*k up my mph as it basicly gearing it up
going on to the 5dr hatchback
thanks all
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 2:21 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 3935
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Yep sure will, don't think u can put 18 on without modification. Will put excess wear on gearbox, cv joints, driveshafts,
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:31 pm |
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Joined: Aug 04, 2011 Posts: 1343
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Location: Swindon
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What size tyres are you using on the 14" wheels?
What width 18" wheels are you going for. You may be able to get very close to the same rolling circumference by using very low profile 18" tyres but that will create two issues;-
1) they will be very expensive (worth more than the car.)
2) the ride will be very harsh.)
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 3:58 pm |
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Joined: Aug 04, 2011 Posts: 1343
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Looking at available tyre sizes the smallest 18" tyre seems to be 205/35/18. That will give a 3% bigger circumference so for a speedo reading of 70 you will now be doing 72. However, most speedos read between 5 and 10% fast so your speedo will now just be closer to your real speed.
However a 205 width tyre is very narrow in an 18" diameter wheel and your wheels may be too wide for this tyre.
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:32 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2505
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Location: West mids
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I would hate to think what the comfort would be like on 35 profile glad you don't live by me..... Pot hole city.
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:03 pm |
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Joined: Nov 28, 2011 Posts: 411
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Location: sunny stoke
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I had 215 35 19s on a 206 many years ago without any problems
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:11 pm |
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Joined: Jan 21, 2013 Posts: 23
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ill find out the tyre sizes will they damage the car engine wise do you think its a 1.9d
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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2013 5:26 pm |
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Joined: Feb 07, 2010 Posts: 2874
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Location: Chichester, Sussex
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Do the swap, sell the 18s on for more then buy some sensible wheels.
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:55 am |
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Joined: Feb 10, 2010 Posts: 1839
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Location: Portsmouth
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Ali_H wrote: |
Do the swap, sell the 18s on for more then buy some sensible wheels. |
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:04 am |
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Joined: Jul 20, 2012 Posts: 460
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+1 :]
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 8:49 am |
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Joined: Aug 04, 2011 Posts: 1343
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It isn't tyre size you need it is wheel dimension including width and offset. If they are really wide you won't get the right profile tyre to keep your speedo accurate. If the offset is wrong you may need spacers or the wheels may be unusable.
Different wheels will not affect the engine.
From the questions you are asking you are obviously very new to this and may end up with many more problems than you realise.
I take it that you also realise that quality 18" tyres are about £250 each. you can get cheap nasty tyres for about £90 but I wouldn't put them on one of my cars.
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:29 am |
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Joined: Feb 08, 2010 Posts: 7045
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Apart from anything it will look stupid.
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:30 am |
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Joined: Feb 21, 2010 Posts: 3945
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kandlbarrett wrote: |
It isn't tyre size you need it is wheel dimension including width and offset. If they are really wide you won't get the right profile tyre to keep your speedo accurate. If the offset is wrong you may need spacers or the wheels may be unusable.
Different wheels will not affect the engine.
From the questions you are asking you are obviously very new to this and may end up with many more problems than you realise.
I take it that you also realise that quality 18" tyres are about £250 each. you can get cheap nasty tyres for about £90 but I wouldn't put them on one of my cars. |
Have you ever bought 18 inch tyres before. You can buy continue sports for 140 a tyre so I think your getting ripped off if you think they cost 250.
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 9:54 am |
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Joined: Aug 04, 2011 Posts: 1343
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Now I have looked at 18" tyres possibly suitable for a 206 you are correct. My experience id 18" tyres for an Alfa 159 2.4JTDM and quality brands are around £200 minimum fully fitted.
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Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 11:00 am |
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Joined: Aug 27, 2012 Posts: 131
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You can change the wheel size in Peugeot planet, but i think this might just be on COM2000 models.
Also the choice of wheel size is very limited.
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