Bent Alloy Rims

[shabazmo]

I have bent 3 alloy rims in the last 5 years, and have had to replace them. They were the 7 spoke 16" with 195 45 profile tyres. Does anyone know if the new 16" wheels are stronger that are fitted on the 2013 Zetec fiestas. I know they are 50 profile, but think they are worth changing.

[NQbbe]

Your speedometer will be slightly off if you change to 195/50 instead of 195/45, but it's probably not enough to be a huge deal - just want to throw it in there.

I don't know if the new alloys are stronger, but I've heard the 17" ones should be better than the old 17", so it's probably the same for 16"

[Willy]

The newer wheels are a lot better but as NQbbe says the tyre profiles are different on the newer models

[NQbbe]

On a side note you could just get the newer rims, and keep your current tyres - they'll fit, and your speedometer won't change a bit. (This is also cheaper than buying new tyres as well)