Robsters

I basically wanna update my ford fiesta fun to alloy zetek wheels but my current wheels are 13inch and the alloys i wanna get are 15inch, will i have any issues to just convert it? my car is 1.3 , my friend said my suspension would have to be upgraded and would use more having bigger wheels.....is this true?

thanks

bagginsRSturbo

iTrader: (1)

You will be able to run 15" no probs and you won't need to change the suspension either

STeve

iTrader: (11)

you can even run 16s with correct tyre choice and no suspension change either

CosworthGuy

If your fitting 15's just run a 195 45 15 tyre and you'll be right as rain

Robsters

Cheers guys for all your info, just one more question, would it use more fuel having bigger wheels?

CosworthGuy

If your rolling radius stays the same then not at all. Could even go as far as to say that if the new rolling radius is slightly bigger then you would cover more distance on the same amount of fuel but id safely say you would not notice a difference in the slightest

STeve

iTrader: (11)

mine is running 16s too in fact 205/45s


that size is more suited for mk3 fez models etc as mk5s run 50 profile as OE on mk5 zetec S

Robsters

found a set zetek alloys 15inch for 80quid, think tires are quite gd to, bargain right? swap these for 13inch grandma wheels on my fiesta shud make it look a lot better, is it litrally easy as take old wheels off and pop the new ones on yeah?

T4onYB

iTrader: (1)

Unless your 13s are alloys you will need alloy wheel nuts too

Robsters

my 13s are not alloys no, my mate keeps going on that i will have problems fitting 15s on a 13inch rim? what he mean by this and is ther any truth to it? surely my fiesta mk5 shud fit 15s ok same as any fiesta would?

STeve

iTrader: (11)

no offence to your mate but he does not know what the hell he is talking about as its obvious 15" tyres wont fit on a 13" rim, but 15" tyres fit of 15" rims and whats more they fit the mk4/5 perfect as do 14/15/16 inch wheels fit fine if right offset and correct tyre size for instance, and make sure you get alloy wheel nuts to fit your car as the original steel ones are no good for alloys

14" 175/65/14
15" 195/50/15
16" 195/45/16

Robsters

i think he was just jelious of idea of me getting the car looking good as little fiesta becoming a bit a classic now isnt it and with alloys they look nice!

roose1983

I had 15"oz an 16" mondeo alloys on my mk3 never had any problems with either of these sets as above just make sure you get the right offset an tyres as that's where you will have issues with fouling struts or arches