Alloy wheels query

chambl01 · 24th July 2021, 10:32

Hi all, I've just bought a set of Serpents and was told before I bought them they were R16. My current wheels are R15. On bringing them home I noticed they are actually R17.

Will this be a problem if I still use them. I thought I could only go a radial up or down from my original wheels.

Will this cause any problems in the long term. Thanks

dave lincs · 24th July 2021, 12:04

They will be fine many members including myself use them

chambl01 · 24th July 2021, 13:32

I was worried it would cause problems with the suspension or steering column. They are much better than my original alloys to be honest.

stevestrat · 24th July 2021, 13:36

No problem fitting 17" wheels but would mean lower profile tyres which will harshen the ride.

24th July 2021, 10:32	#1
chambl01 Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 Thanks: 151 Thanked 75 Times in 28 Posts	Alloy wheels query Hi all, I've just bought a set of Serpents and was told before I bought them they were R16. My current wheels are R15. On bringing them home I noticed they are actually R17. Will this be a problem if I still use them. I thought I could only go a radial up or down from my original wheels. Will this cause any problems in the long term. Thanks

24th July 2021, 13:36	#4
stevestrat This is my second home ZT260 #243 (resting) Join Date: May 2010 Location: Prestonpans Posts: 22,478 Thanks: 650 Thanked 4,624 Times in 3,358 Posts	No problem fitting 17" wheels but would mean lower profile tyres which will harshen the ride. __________________ Steve T4 Location Map

24th July 2021, 12:04	#2
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,413 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	They will be fine many members including myself use them

24th July 2021, 13:32	#3
chambl01 Avid contributor Rover 75 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cardiff Posts: 162 Thanks: 151 Thanked 75 Times in 28 Posts	I was worried it would cause problems with the suspension or steering column. They are much better than my original alloys to be honest.