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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => TYRES | WHEELS | BRAKES => Topic started by: Erikfr on August 14, 2020, 11:06:14

Title: How wide can you go on the FD
Post by: Erikfr on August 14, 2020, 11:06:14

So im looking for some new summer tyres, and want to upgrade from the original 15" rims. There are a couple of options with regard to size, but I am unsure about how wide I can go before running into problems with the suspension etc.

At the moment I am looking at the recommended 205/55 16, but also 215/55 16 and 225/50 16. Would the wider ones fit?
They do appear as options in online calculators, but am unsure about model specific limitations.

Title: Re: How wide can you go on the FD
Post by: CraigB on August 14, 2020, 11:16:09

That would depend on the width of the new 16" wheels :undecided:

225 tyres are better suited to 8" wheels.

Title: Re: How wide can you go on the FD
Post by: Erikfr on August 14, 2020, 12:11:01

I see, I guess that´s just a matter of ordering the correct size wheels? But what about whether a wider tyre/wheel will potenially come into contact with brakes, body or suspension etc?

Title: Re: How wide can you go on the FD
Post by: CraigB on August 14, 2020, 13:29:59

That's where your local tyre/wheel dealership can tell you the correct offset required for the width wheel you're going for.

I'm fairly sure a 7.5 or 8 inch wheel will fit though I'm unsure of the offset needed for an FD model :undecided: there will certainly be other members with aftermarket FD wheels so hopefully a helpful reply will turn up soon.

Title: Re: How wide can you go on the FD
Post by: The Gonz on August 14, 2020, 16:16:18

Sorry, I read the title wrong. :eek:
 I was going with this:

Title: Re: How wide can you go on the FD
Post by: CraigB on August 14, 2020, 16:55:21

Michelin tyre lady in the flesh :Shocked:

Title: Re: How wide can you go on the FD
Post by: The Gonz on August 15, 2020, 02:37:06

Quote from: CraigB on August 14, 2020, 16:55:21

Michelin tyre lady in the flesh :Shocked:

... and so much of it! :Shocked: