Hey guys.
I am going to invest in a set of winter steel wheels for my Bravo T-Jet 150 dynamic
Couple of reasons - number one being that when we get the snow in my area, we really get the snow, and winter tyres make getting around a hell of a lot easier. Secondly, I don't want to ruin my car's 17" alloys in the winter. Thirdly, I want to refurb my car's alloys during this winter including a colour change, so having a second set of wheels would make that easier.
I've had a look on mytyres.co.uk where they can supply steel wheels fitted with winter tyres. I am not fussed about brands for winter tyres, I don't really need high speed grip as I take it easy in winter weather anyway. But the cost is a concern.
I can get a set of 4 15" steel wheels fitted with Nankang SV-2 195/65R15 tyres for a shade under £340 including delivery. (wheel specs: 6 x 15 4 x 98.00 x 58.00 ET: 31.50 4-hole steel wheel)
The same brand of tyres in 205/55R16, and fitted to 16" steels, comes in at around £410 including delivery. (wheel specs: 7 x 16 4 x 98.00 x 58.00 ET: 31.00 4-hole steel wheel)
So obviously the 15" option is the cheaper one to go for. But am I not right in saying that the Bravo would normally come with 16" steel wheels?
I have checked out www.willtheyfit.com which gives you calculations of differences in size, and the 15" tyre size as far as rolling circumference goes is practically exactly the same as the 17s, the wheel also appears to sit slightly further away from the suspension components on their diagram
My only other question is, will the 15" fit OK? For example, will they clear the brakes, suspension etc?
I am going to invest in a set of winter steel wheels for my Bravo T-Jet 150 dynamic
Couple of reasons - number one being that when we get the snow in my area, we really get the snow, and winter tyres make getting around a hell of a lot easier. Secondly, I don't want to ruin my car's 17" alloys in the winter. Thirdly, I want to refurb my car's alloys during this winter including a colour change, so having a second set of wheels would make that easier.
I've had a look on mytyres.co.uk where they can supply steel wheels fitted with winter tyres. I am not fussed about brands for winter tyres, I don't really need high speed grip as I take it easy in winter weather anyway. But the cost is a concern.
I can get a set of 4 15" steel wheels fitted with Nankang SV-2 195/65R15 tyres for a shade under £340 including delivery. (wheel specs: 6 x 15 4 x 98.00 x 58.00 ET: 31.50 4-hole steel wheel)
The same brand of tyres in 205/55R16, and fitted to 16" steels, comes in at around £410 including delivery. (wheel specs: 7 x 16 4 x 98.00 x 58.00 ET: 31.00 4-hole steel wheel)
So obviously the 15" option is the cheaper one to go for. But am I not right in saying that the Bravo would normally come with 16" steel wheels?
I have checked out www.willtheyfit.com which gives you calculations of differences in size, and the 15" tyre size as far as rolling circumference goes is practically exactly the same as the 17s, the wheel also appears to sit slightly further away from the suspension components on their diagram
My only other question is, will the 15" fit OK? For example, will they clear the brakes, suspension etc?