Anyone fitted 8" wide rims?

[dmc_74]

I have a 'bargain basement' spec 200 cup with the standard anthracite alloys. I'm considering a 17" wheel upgrade to 8" width and was just wondering whether there are any 200/197 owners out there who have already gone down this route. Any pics and also advice on an appropriate offset (I think the standard rims are ET50?) to avoid me having to rely on the advice of a 'salesman'? Thanks

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[Raptor6767]

OZ Ultraleggera is 8x17, ET55.

Simoximino and Ozy have them AFAIK. I've ordered a set too.

 

[boxster]

Mine are OZ Alleggerita HLT's 8X17, et55. Not the best looking wheels, but with 7kg per wheel, function overrides beauty, they simply make the car much lighter due to the unsprang weight.

 

[dmc_74]

Boxster, the car looks very good with those wheels and I was actually thinking of OZ's myself. I presume that they are the original tyres and do you have any pics from the front or rear cos I'm interested in how they fill the arches? Also, is yours on standard Cup suspension?

 

[dmc_74]

OZ Ultraleggera is 8x17, ET55.

Simoximino and Ozy have them AFAIK. I've ordered a set too.

Thanks Raptor, are there any links on here to pics of either car?

 

[Raptor6767]

Thanks Raptor, are there any links on here to pics of either car?

Simo's thread

Ozy's thread

 

[MikeLYR27]

Mine are OZ Alleggerita HLT's 8X17, et55. Not the best looking wheels, but with 7kg per wheel, function overrides beauty, they simply make the car much lighter due to the unsprang weight.

That looks aweseome, want them wheels!!

 

[N0ddie]

Will the standard 215/45/17 tyres fit onto an 8" wide wheel?

 

[N0ddie]

I also think Mark_1897 has 8" wide wheels on his blue 197 cup.

http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?p=64195#post64195

 

[Raptor6767]

Will the standard 215/45/17 tyres fit onto an 8" wide wheel?

Without any problems...

 

[mark_1873]

Will the standard 215/45/17 tyres fit onto an 8" wide wheel?

Yes, no problems either and much more feel imo than 235/40

Also better on the wallet.

 

[Ed...]

ive got 8 x 18's on mate and lowered no problems apart from lock to lock on the steering it rubs arches

 

[dmc_74]

Thanks Woody, what offset and do you have any pics?

 

[Ed...]

they are megane 230 wheels mate. here are some picis.

 

[jaxx]

Mine are OZ Alleggerita HLT's 8X17, et55. Not the best looking wheels, but with 7kg per wheel, function overrides beauty, they simply make the car much lighter due to the unsprang weight.

Id say they look pretty swish TBH!

Weight is a good improvement and the design is borderline "JDM"

I like em very much Colour would look sweet on my car!

 

[boxster]

Boxster, the car looks very good with those wheels and I was actually thinking of OZ's myself. I presume that they are the original tyres and do you have any pics from the front or rear cos I'm interested in how they fill the arches? Also, is yours on standard Cup suspension?

Cheers mate, indeed the tyres are original and the suspension are H&R. The wheels do actually fill the arches quite nicely and gives it that meaner look. I will take some more snaps from the front and rear and post them here for you.

 

[boxster]

That looks aweseome, want them wheels!!

Cheers mate, trust me they’re worth the investment, the results are simply terrific.

 

[boxster]

Id say they look pretty swish TBH!

Weight is a good improvement and the design is borderline "JDM"

I like em very much Colour would look sweet on my car!

Thanks bud, btw what colour is your car?

 

[dmc_74]

Cheers mate, indeed the tyres are original and the suspension are H&R. The wheels do actually fill the arches quite nicely and gives it that meaner look. I will take some more snaps from the front and rear and post them here for you.

Yes please Boxster re: more pics. Thanks though for the advice, you've definitely helped me make my mind up on size. :thumbup:

 

[boxster]

Here you are bud, some quick snaps from front and back as promised.