What Alloys will fit my BX ?

tidus72 · Post by **tidus72** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:28 pm

I would like to fit some alloys on my BX instead of the steel wheels currently fitted, anyone know upto what size will fit ?

I was thinking about a set of Saxo 14" VTR/S Alloys but I am worried they will be too wide and foul on the operation of the rear suspension by catching on the rear arch as its half covered.

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 6:58 pm

You can fit upto 6j, usually a 14 inch rim, bigger is possible, one member did have some 17's fitted, but were replaced due to crashy suspension feel i believe.

The only issue you might have if you fit the larger 6j rather than the standard 5.5j, is if the rear arm bearings are worn, then clearance might be a bit tight.

I believe that vtr alloys will fit without the need for any adaptors, a straight fit. A few members have them fitted & the odd one for sale sometimes sports them.

rob-81 · Post by **rob-81** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:03 pm

Do VTR alloys suit BX's? They are cheap and plentiful on ebay...

MULLEY · Post by **MULLEY** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:09 pm

Some say they do, others cry NOOOOOOOOO!!!!

Its all personal choice, i wouldnt knock anyone if they had them fitted, especially if they had a custom paint job on them that really went well with the colour of that particular car.

Tourist · Post by **Tourist** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 7:27 pm

Just looked the VTR up on Google (I know nothing about Saxos as they don't appeal) and after seeing the alloys it has I would recommend getting some others for a BX as I can't picture them suiting. Having said that it IS personal choice, if you think they work with the car then who is anyone to tell you differently.

tidus72 · Post by **tidus72** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:14 pm

If not alloys, then just some replacement 14" Wheel trim covers, but I expect genuine tidy ones are hard to get now

Tourist · Post by **Tourist** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:31 pm

tidus72 wrote:If not alloys, then just some replacement 14" Wheel trim covers, but I expect genuine tidy ones are hard to get now

Not really, I have a good set on my BX that I got for free off another forum member

they're as-new!

chriscarterstevens · Post by **chriscarterstevens** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:30 pm

hi tidus,

welcome to the madhouse, where in glos'shire are you located.

tidus72 · Post by **tidus72** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 9:30 am

In gloucester itself

Im not a City boy at heart, I loves the pretty countryside does I

Post by **Tim Leech** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:44 pm

I have a set of spare alloys that will fit a BX, the tyres are legal but the wheels could do with a bit of TLC. PM if interested.

stuart_hedges · Post by **stuart_hedges** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 4:40 pm

Original Speedlines are a popular choice, and often come up free or next-to-nothing if you're willing to be patient.

It's worth doing, as I think fitting 185 tyres improves a BX's handling no end. I've never driven on anything wider, but as mentioned above some members have found that wider tyres spoil the ride.

Jayboy · Post by **Jayboy** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 5:56 pm

VTR alloys looked like this on my BX GTi:

borrowed them off my Visa GTi when the (165!!) tyres were bald on the BX, but they were replaced with 16v alloys quickly as I didn't like them on the BX!

Then it looked like this:

much better!

tidus72 · Post by **tidus72** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:17 pm

Dunno, I quite like those VTR alloys, they would look much better than my tatty plastic wheel trims !

Tourist · Post by **Tourist** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 6:46 pm

tidus72 wrote:Dunno, I quite like those VTR alloys, they would look much better than my tatty plastic wheel trims !

But BX speedlines would look better still, and the chances are they'll be cheaper so why not wait?

tidus72 · Post by **tidus72** » Sat Mar 21, 2009 8:06 pm

being really thick, but are the ones on the 16v speedlines ?