Steel Wheels

I have a 2006 Xa, and the stock size (185/60/15) is surprisingly expensive to replace. I have never changed tire sizes on my cars in the past, but I think it is justified in this case. What sizes will fit the standard steel wheels and not rub the fender wells?

I'd think a 185/70 would fit and be cheaper if they make them in 15".

2008-02-15 17:48:49 by Bufford M

Fine Arts Series at IMS in Kalona, IA-Shady Grove by Trent Wagler and the Steel Wheels including Jay Lapp

I have an old Renault Megane with 13inch steel wheels. 15 inch alloys with 50% profile tyres should be a straight swap, but is there any advantage apart from styling?

Alloy wheels are stronger then steel wheels, they also dissipate heat better and do not rust. Going to a lower profile tire like a "50 series" will give you more road contact. This in turn will improve your dry-weather handling and braking. Be careful not to go too wide on the tires. A general rule for going up two sizes in rim width like you are doing is known as the Plus 2 option which means: add 20mm to existing tire width, subtract -20mm from your current sidewall and add 2 inches to your rim size. Also check with your rim manufacturer to make sure that the rim will work on your vehicle including whether or not any hub centric rings will be needed to compensate for different rim offsets (the centering of the bolt holes usually front drive cars have a positive offset meaning the bolt holes are closer to the front of the rim, and rear drives or 4 wheel drives usually have a negative offset or bolt holes closer to the rear of the rim "the side closer to the wheel well").

2008-10-17 03:32:15 by fuzzypurplebeatnik

im about to get lighter wheels for my car, alot lighter! driving on steel wheels now, and i drive a stick. whil wheels do anything for torque? or change the way my car feels while turning, or engauging the clutch from a dead stop?

No!! The clutch will feel the same. What you have changed is the un-sprung weight which should make handling better,but not noticeably as you should not be pushing that hard on the streets.

2008-11-02 23:45:30 by Tommy w

Price: $9.98

I prefer the steel wheels because the ride is smoother. The Montreal subway shakes up & down too much making it hard to read a book.

The shaking in the Montreal subway is, I think, mainly due to the age of the equipment. Most of the cars date from the 1960s when the system was first built! The rubber tire idea came from the similar lines of the Paris Metro. With steel wheels the curves cannot be too tight and the grades cannot be too steep. Rubber tires overcome both problems, and mean more flexibility in designing the line -- especially the line under the St. Lawrence River to Longueuil.

2008-11-29 18:38:48 by dev

I had rust on my steel wheels so I took it off with wire brush along with the old paint. My original plan was to repaint but I like the way the metal looks without the paint. Is there some way I can prevent rusting without painting?

Paint with a clear coat. There are other things you can do to them as well but the cost involved would not be worth it. Not to mention it would most likely not hold up to the heat from braking. Make sure you put on a high temp clear cost as well other wise you'll just burn the paint off when the brakes heat up.

2008-04-20 22:17:16 by Yoda O