Smaller alloys (182s etc)

[DrDrew]

Was originally thinking of this for winter wheels, but the fact that my commute is about to grow massively has lead me to consider whether it's worth going for a smaller set of alloys such as 2118s or 182 alloys.

So my question to those of you who have 15/16" alloys on 133s is - does it have any positive effect at all in the real world on road noise/ride comfort or will it just give me a larger range of cheaper tyres?

 

[maggi200]

I noticed a difference in comfort. But only slightly.
Road noise seems reduced too, but I'm comparing worn 17" tyres to new 16" and different brands, so not comparable at all realistically.

The choice is far greater, and they're better value too. And I love how the 182s look on a good drop.
I'm unsure on standard height, if they were black on white like mine i think it would look on stilts but they look good on chickens and Chris' cars.

 

[user 980]

Either 16s or 15s look great mate. Greater tyre choice, less chance of damage due to pot holes etc, and I think 17s just don't suit the car

 

[maggi200]

I think 17s suit it, the cup alloys look lovely IMO. And most 15s look lost, and certainly need a big drop to pull off.

 

[LCplParks]

Just wait until you see my new wheels then you'll realise 17s suit

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Fuk ske jus by myn

 

[maggi200]

Fuk ske jus by myn

I had my younger brother translate that for me. I feel old

 

[DrDrew]

Fuk ske jus by myn

That is a consideration

 

[BlackTwingo-i]

Hahahah seems to be the new craze on twitter, typing like dyks cuz iz fhunny..?

And yes, do it Drew xx

 

[MovingShadow]

Fuk ske jus by myn

Wut?

 

[maggi200]

Fuk ske jus by myn

Wut?

As I've already struggled with it, and English is my first language

'f*** sake, just buy mine'

 

[Araf]

More comfortable with 15s on my Wind. I've just had to invest in a new pair of fronts - and I was surprised by how much the price has gone up. £56 each for 205/50-15 Uniroyals. I'm sure I only paid about £40 a corner, last year.

You may have cost as a secondary consideration, but if you're doing high mileage, it custs your tyre cost in half and will soon add up.