Wheel and tyre Sizes For tzi estate
Wheel and tyre Sizes For tzi estate
Hello . Please can anyone give me and idea what size wheels and tyres will go on my Bx 19tzi Estate.I know that GTI'S had 185/60's /14in on 5.5 inch rims just wondered what other combinations would work .I quite fancy later xantia multi spoke style or peugeot 205 14 or 15 inchers.I have also posted wanted ad in the appropriate forum section thank you all, waiting your ideas Mark.
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Hi Mark,
Traditionally Estates have narrower tyres than the alloy wheeled sedans.
You might be able to find yourself some of metric looking alloys (that aren't actually metric - they do exist). They take a 165/70/14 tyre or you can comfortably put on 175/65/14 tyres on them.
The car might (at a pinch) be able to fit speedlines on that usually have 185/60/14 tyres. The larger (anthracite) speedlines I don't think would fit onto an estate. They are supposed to have 195/55/14 tyres on them.
If you decide to go to a Xantia rim you need to be careful as you change the rim size (ie 14 to 15inch) because you'll put your speedo out. Generally if you decide on a 15inch rim then you need tyres with a smaller profile to keep the same outer diameter.
IMHO you shouldn't really look for a rim that normally takes tyres larger than 185 wide and you should stick to 14inches to avoid other hassles.
Maybe someone else has a different opinion but that's mine.
Michael
Traditionally Estates have narrower tyres than the alloy wheeled sedans.
You might be able to find yourself some of metric looking alloys (that aren't actually metric - they do exist). They take a 165/70/14 tyre or you can comfortably put on 175/65/14 tyres on them.
The car might (at a pinch) be able to fit speedlines on that usually have 185/60/14 tyres. The larger (anthracite) speedlines I don't think would fit onto an estate. They are supposed to have 195/55/14 tyres on them.
If you decide to go to a Xantia rim you need to be careful as you change the rim size (ie 14 to 15inch) because you'll put your speedo out. Generally if you decide on a 15inch rim then you need tyres with a smaller profile to keep the same outer diameter.
IMHO you shouldn't really look for a rim that normally takes tyres larger than 185 wide and you should stick to 14inches to avoid other hassles.
Maybe someone else has a different opinion but that's mine.
Michael
My Cars:
'93 BX 19GTi Sedan 5M
'89 BX 19TRI Estate 5M
'89 AX GT(With EFI) 2door 5M
In the Family:
'74 SM IE (Fully Restored) 5M
'90 BX 19TRI122 Sedan 4A
'02 Xantia Exclusive Sedan 4AA
'06 C5 2.2HDi Estate 6A
'93 BX 19GTi Sedan 5M
'89 BX 19TRI Estate 5M
'89 AX GT(With EFI) 2door 5M
In the Family:
'74 SM IE (Fully Restored) 5M
'90 BX 19TRI122 Sedan 4A
'02 Xantia Exclusive Sedan 4AA
'06 C5 2.2HDi Estate 6A
