Alloy wheel size increase by1"

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Oli3108
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Alloy wheel size increase by1"

Postby Oli3108 » Wed Dec 09, 2015 8:41 pm

So my cars not got all pays and iv been offered some for a very good price

I have 15"wheels on my 2003 Megane 1.6
The wheels iv been offered are from a Megane but are 16 "
Will putting them on my car have a big impact
Thanks

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almcgrail
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Re: Alloy wheel size increase by1"

Postby almcgrail » Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:26 pm

Basically, no.
My meg ran 16s as standard which I upgraded to 19s then back down to 17s.
As long as you have the correct tyre size you will be absolutely fine.

Oli3108
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Re: Alloy wheel size increase by1"

Postby Oli3108 » Wed Dec 09, 2015 9:42 pm

what size tyres will I need on them ??
tyres on mine are 195/65/15

tanto12
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Re: Alloy wheel size increase by1"

Postby tanto12 » Thu Dec 10, 2015 12:34 am

hi
you should check out this site
https://www.willtheyfit.com/
it will tell you all the differences
between the wheels including how it will affect your speedo
if at first you don't succeed get a bigger hammer

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morganjake1544
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Re: Alloy wheel size increase by1"

Postby morganjake1544 » Sun Dec 13, 2015 4:22 pm

Megane 16 inch alloys were fitted with 205/55/16 tyres as standard. These were also the factory upgrade option from 15inch steel wheels.

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