Megane 250/265 wheels

Megane 250/265 wheels

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MarkRSi

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5,782 posts

217 months

Sunday 11th August 2013
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I'm fancying some winter tyres for my Megane.

Problem is I would really prefer to stick the tyres on some different alloys/steel wheels. They're the 5 bolts and need to fit over the rather large Brembos on the front.

Any recommendations?

Technomatt

1,085 posts

132 months

Sunday 11th August 2013
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Not much choice for aftermarket 250/265 rims due to the unique PCD and offset (ET).

Assuming you already run 18 inch rims, then maybe the best option is an extra standard 18 inch rims from Renault for just winter use. Some guys also run a 225/40/18 winter tyre instead of the 235.

The only other rim some use is a team Dynamics Pro Race 1.3 but with an ET55 they stick out about + 10 mm and reduce tyre to outer arch clearance.


Sigmamark7

314 posts

160 months

Sunday 11th August 2013
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I spent ages looking for spare rims for track use and finally gave up. I believe that the rims are 8 1/4 wide, 5 hole 114.3 pcd and the offset is ET65 and whilst OZ might be able to come up with rims with that offset, they were very expensive. In the end I bought some standard Renault rims for just under £200 each. Rims in breakers are like rocking horse st, so good luck with the search.

MarkRSi

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5,782 posts

217 months

Sunday 11th August 2013
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Bah, did suspect as much.

Mark - was that for a 250/265 RS? Where did you get them from? And any ideas how much they'd go for second hand?

GrumpyTwig

3,354 posts

156 months

Sunday 11th August 2013
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Team dynamic do 1.3's to fit. They'd be 8.5J but they could do with a lower ET anyway or they do 1.2s in 18x8 which might be better for winter.

Technomatt

1,085 posts

132 months

Monday 12th August 2013
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You will be lucky to find a set of secondhand bespoke OZ.

framerateuk

2,730 posts

183 months

Monday 12th August 2013
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I had some 1.3's as track wheels. They stick out 12 or 13mm more than standard from what I recall.

I tracked them many times and had no issues at all, no noticeable handling difference compared to the standard wheels and they were quite cheap compared to the original OEM wheels and certainly cheaper than the alternatives.

I must say I wasn't overly fond of the looks and preferred the 18" Cup wheels, but they got the job done.


MarkRSi

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5,782 posts

217 months

Tuesday 13th August 2013
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Okay, the 1.3s sound like a good option, I'm assuming they won't foul with the arch if they can stand up to track use! What size tyres do you use?

I guess any decent alloy wheel supplier will be able to supply them, unless you have any recommendations?

framerateuk

2,730 posts

183 months

Tuesday 13th August 2013
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Well I sold them on Meganesport after I bought my Caterham, but they were running PS2s while my normal road wheels had (and still have) Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy 2 on them.

I really liked the PS2s on track. Plenty of grip, good wear levels and didn't seem to be unsettled by the RC5+ pads I had fitted.

The Pro Race 1.3 are an 8.5" rim though as opposed to the 8.25 supplied by Renault. They should probably have a 235/40 tyre on them instead of a 225. In fact, you could probably quite easily fit a 245 should you want to (just watch for that arch clearance!).

MarkRSi

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217 months

Friday 4th October 2013
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framerateuk said:
Well I sold them on Meganesport after I bought my Caterham, but they were running PS2s while my normal road wheels had (and still have) Goodyear Eagle F1 Assy 2 on them.

I really liked the PS2s on track. Plenty of grip, good wear levels and didn't seem to be unsettled by the RC5+ pads I had fitted.

The Pro Race 1.3 are an 8.5" rim though as opposed to the 8.25 supplied by Renault. They should probably have a 235/40 tyre on them instead of a 225. In fact, you could probably quite easily fit a 245 should you want to (just watch for that arch clearance!).
Just checking the website for those alloys

http://www.rimstock.co.uk/wheeldetail.php?ProRace1...

I assume you went for the maximum offset possible (ET52)? Will these fit straight on over the brakes without spacers?

Edited by MarkRSi on Saturday 5th October 08:20

MarkRSi

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5,782 posts

217 months

Saturday 5th October 2013
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Checked with my local tyre/wheel place (Turriff Tyres)

Regarding wheels, they recommended Imola or Monza (Team Dynamics) wheels over the Pro Race 1.3s as these would be a bit cheaper, any thoughts?

GrumpyTwig

3,354 posts

156 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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MarkRSi said:
Checked with my local tyre/wheel place (Turriff Tyres)

Regarding wheels, they recommended Imola or Monza (Team Dynamics) wheels over the Pro Race 1.3s as these would be a bit cheaper, any thoughts?
Given rimstock don't list the weighs for either you could presume they're made from pig iron and really are just show wheels.

Unless you prefer the look of the others the reason they're cheaper is because the 1.3s will be made better/stronger.

MarkRSi

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217 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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I was wondering that....

Not too bothered about weight as these are going to be winter wheels only.

framerateuk

2,730 posts

183 months

Sunday 6th October 2013
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MarkRSi said:
Just checking the website for those alloys

http://www.rimstock.co.uk/wheeldetail.php?ProRace1...

I assume you went for the maximum offset possible (ET52)? Will these fit straight on over the brakes without spacers?

Edited by MarkRSi on Saturday 5th October 08:20
Mine were:
Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.3 wheel, 18x8.5 5x114.3 ET55

No issues with rubbing on the standard Cup suspension and original size tyres.

I'd say the 1.3 are about the same weight as the original wheel, weighing in at 11KG.

Technomatt

1,085 posts

132 months

Monday 7th October 2013
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MarkRSi said:
I was wondering that....

Not too bothered about weight as these are going to be winter wheels only.
Compatible ET is the issue. If you go beyond about 10mm difference you can have problems.

You can always just buy an extra standard Renault set.

MarkRSi

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217 months

Monday 7th October 2013
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Cheers Andy


Technomatt said:
MarkRSi said:
I was wondering that....

Not too bothered about weight as these are going to be winter wheels only.
Compatible ET is the issue. If you go beyond about 10mm difference you can have problems.

You can always just buy an extra standard Renault set.
Sure, I'll get back to them to check the offset on the wheels they recommended.

Dare I ask what the retail is on getting a set of Renault rims...? eek

framerateuk

2,730 posts

183 months

Tuesday 8th October 2013
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I remember when I looked a few years ago it would have worked out around 250 a wheel. I can't imagine you'd get any change from 1000.

I'd put up a thread at MeganeSport or RSMegane and see if anyone is selling a set of suitable wheels. I sold mine on there, and they were subsequently sold on when the next owner swapped his 250 in for an R26.R.

Technomatt

1,085 posts

132 months

Tuesday 8th October 2013
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MarkRSi said:
Sure, I'll get back to them to check the offset on the wheels they recommended.

Dare I ask what the retail is on getting a set of Renault rims...? eek
Renault always want decent money for a Megane RS wheel.

If you are just after a winter tyre solution, then why not just swop tyres and store the summer tyres?

Much cheaper solution.

2BarBoost

159 posts

154 months

Sunday 6th April 2014
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Sorry to drag up an old thread but can anyone advise me. I don't get alloys and obviously don't want to make the wrong decision.

I want to get a set of 18" track wheels for my megane.

I understand they need 5x114 however done understand the offset. Ive been told the standard offset is et67 however would a et45 fit without issues if it was an 18x8 and using a 225/40 tyre?

If anyone could help I would appreciate it

Thanks Jamie

GrumpyTwig

3,354 posts

156 months

Sunday 6th April 2014
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Rather than try and waffle an explanation try jamming the specs into this:

http://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

so you can visualise the differences. In reality you're best to make some notes and go to the car with a ruler/measure and make your own mind up.

They likely will though, they'd only poke out by 17mm more and pretty sure there's clearance for that and a bit more.