Deano_365 Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 My fiesta (98) has the standard 15" wheels on and i want to put 16" alloys on. Will they fit? Also will 17" alloys fit aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano_365 Posted March 7, 2009 Author Share Posted March 7, 2009 Also what does offset mean when buying alloys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipz Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Im only a noob at all this but im 99% that offset means the distance out you have to make between the alloy and the bit you attach the wheel to (told you i was a noob)! This then stops the new wheel rubbing on the arch. Please correct me people :) As for you other question i have no idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hope this explains offset a little bit to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano_365 Posted March 8, 2009 Author Share Posted March 8, 2009 Link doesnt work m8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Does for me. Anyone else having problems seeing the picture??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stef123 Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Does for me.Anyone else having problems seeing the picture??? says i dont have permission to view... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 Hmmmmm. Try this link to explain offset. http://www.xr2.org/information/offset.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mig Posted March 8, 2009 Share Posted March 8, 2009 i dont know mate when i went buy my alloys the guy said i could have 15" on a high profile (which i got nw) but i would'nt be able to have a full car which was true because the other week i could smell the rubber burning off my tyres wen i had a full car. he said if i had 16" i would have to take the inner arch lining out and the you can fit up to 17" i think. if you put 15" low profile you will be able lower it quite abit i can only lower mine 40mm max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano_365 Posted March 9, 2009 Author Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thanks for fixing me up with tht link vinny. ;) made a little sense. Thanks for getting back to me mig. I managed to find out what size Rims you can go to for a mk4 fiesta. You can go all the way to 17", but this means you need to get lower profile tyres, so it doesnt effect the wheel ratio. BUT 17" is to expensive, and the tyres are aswel when you come to replace. Guna get 16" rims with a low profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinnyvangough Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 16" always used to be an expensive choice as was a very rare size. Have they come down in price now? I know a lot of newer cars have started to come with 16" rims standard now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Ford UK Shop
Sponsored Ad
Name: eBay
Ford Model: FordUK Shop
Ford Year: 2024
Latest Deals
Ford UK Shop for genuine Ford parts & accessoriesDisclaimer: As the club is an eBay Partner, The club may be compensated if you make a purchase via the club
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.