16" wheels on a 205

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Can you over tyre a 205?

I'm thinking about 16" wheels and 205/40 tyres. I'm currently running Pepper pots if thats any help.

If I was to stay with my Pepperpots id be looking at 185/55 tyres.

The way I see it is that the big difference is the tyre profile.

To be honest there is a cost difference but I don't want it to dictate a decision.

Thanks,


Chris
 
Is the look the main criteria???

Jo
 
Whats wrong with 195/55/15 ???
Jo
 
I reckon I noticed a small gearing difference changing from pepperpots to 15's. When tyres were taken into account the height increased by about 15mm.

Maybe 14"-16" will be a big difference unless you get spray on tyres..... And then there's the weight:eek:

Check what the weight difference is, there would be nothing worse than a 205 with less acceleration and worse handling!

P.s. I fully understand you are currently squeezing some ponys from your 8v, I would hate you not to be able to get your hands on some of the buggers :D

Edit: was it you that was building the gearbox from a few? Maybe it can be accounted for there?

Someone smart will comment soon....
 
I have thought about 15s but they are really expensive. A set of 15s for a 205 work like this, you get a set of steel wheels from C3 or C4 which cost the same amount as a decent set of 16s (mind you I am talking second hand when to wheels).

That leaves me with 15" Speedline. All I can say to that is, not going to happen. They are great looking wheels but if I was going to spend 7 - 800 + on wheels then I would start looking at Compomotive wheels or something.

As I'm sure you all have seen there are a couple of sets of 206GTI Nimrods for sale. I'm think these might be a cheaper alternative (and yes, they do look cool).


Chris
 
Karoshi said:
Edit: was it you that was building the gearbox from a few? Maybe it can be accounted for there?
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Yes it me getting a Frankenstien g/b sorted..... The final drive is pretty low (4.43)
 
A few people have commented that the 205 with big wheels can look and ride like a skateboard. To me 15's look like the right balance and there is no risk about extra weight etc. Keep the pepperpots until you know for sure.
 
The best wheel for a 205 is the SL434 15x6.75. It's a great time to buy them now from France.
 
Isis said:
A few people have commented that the 205 with big wheels can look and ride like a skateboard. To me 15's look like the right balance and there is no risk about extra weight etc. Keep the pepperpots until you know for sure.
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Thats sounds pretty good. My next question would be does anyone know would having the centre cap section of of a Pepperpot wheel machined out damaged the wheel or make it weaker?

I want to do this so I can undo the hub nut easier and so I don't have to go over to Ringwood everytime I want them balanced.


Chris
 
PeterT said:
The best wheel for a 205 is the SL434 15x6.75. It's a great time to buy them now from France.
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I did look into these but shipping is what scares me with buying wheels internationally.

Does anyone have a rough cost of what this would cost for a set?



Chris
 
can anyone provide a website for the SL434 wheels? i cant find any when searching
 
they are the ducks nuts, i would save for them.

Chris, I also highly recommend the OZ ultraleggerras as on my car, but I think they are pricey.
 
It is but shipping could sting me. Also, lets not forget, I still have to put rubber on them.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a cheap bars_ _ _ d, but I'm not made of money either.

I do like SL434s


Chris
 
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