14" wheels

[TVRIK]

Hi guys

Forgetting personal preference and aesthetics
Can anyone see a problem with me putting 14"
Wheels on my 350i??

Rik

[Rockettvr]

Assuming you're going to go for a similar tyre on the 14s then you shouldn't have any issues. The 14s with a similar tyre aspect ratio will be very slightly smaller than 15s reducing your rolling radius which in effect will reduce the overall gearing of the car. Would think it's not going to be a bug difference and you'll probably not notice it in everyday use

[TVRIK]

Rockettvr said:

Assuming you're going to go for a similar tyre on the 14s then you shouldn't have any issues. The 14s with a similar tyre aspect ratio will be very slightly smaller than 15s reducing your rolling radius which in effect will reduce the overall gearing of the car. Would think it's not going to be a bug difference and you'll probably not notice it in everyday use

Cheers mate it seems 195 65 14 will be the nearest,
It's the 195 that concerns me slightly.. It's got 205s at the moment.

I've picked up these beauties I think they will look great?

Rik

[Wedg1e]

ISTR the early Wedges ran 205/60-14s.

[B@man]

AMG Penta's nice !

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Rik..Just had a thought would the speedometer still read the correct speed if the wheel is smaller?..I have a feeling you will be going faster according to the speedo than you actually are..The other way round and you will be speeding..I think as long as the overall diameter is matched then you should be ok...Cheers...Ziga

PS:Those wheels look really nice.

[TVRIK]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Rik..Just had a thought would the speedometer still read the correct speed if the wheel is smaller?..I have a feeling you will be going faster according to the speedo than you actually are..The other way round and you will be speeding..I think as long as the overall diameter is matched then you should be ok...Cheers...Ziga

PS:Those wheels look really nice.

Ya know I said exactly the same thing to my Brother yesterday!
Better just do 20 through any cameras then I have it covered! Ha ha
Cheers pal, let's hope they look as good on!

Rik

[marcus1875]

Hi. my wheels are too wee as well. I read 75mph when i'm doing 70mph. So the difference at lower speeds isnt too bad.
Marcus

[TVRIK]

marcus1875 said:

Hi. my wheels are too wee as well. I read 75mph when i'm doing 70mph. So the difference at lower speeds isnt too bad.
Marcus

What tyre size do ya have on Marcus?

[marcus1875]

I think they are 195 55 15. But i'm in the pub now, watching the footy so might be mistaken. they are definately 195 though.
marcus

[grahamw48]

Yes, the 14s were fitted with 205/60s originally on the Wedges.

Your car may accelerate slighter faster with lower profiles, but you'll run out of revs sooner, and economy will suffer slightly. Harder ride too.

[dixiebabes]

TVRIK said:

Cheers mate it seems 195 65 14 will be the nearest,
It's the 195 that concerns me slightly.. It's got 205s at the moment.

I've picked up these beauties I think they will look great?

Rik

Gorgeous IMHO Rik

Dix

[grahamw48]

Another point.

Check the 14s will fit over the brakes.

If the front brakes have been uprated to vented type Granada...they may not go over them.

[dixiebabes]

grahamw48 said:

Another point.

Check the 14s will fit over the brakes.

If the front brakes have been uprated to vented type Granada...they may not go over them.

Yup good point had the same problem on an escort i once owned!

Dix

[TVRIK]

st good point! I put one on today but on the back!

Didn't even think about the fronts

I will report back tomorrow.. Hope they do fit, they are a thing a beauty!

[dixiebabes]

That made me think there i have recently changed my alloys from the 15" lattice with 205/65 goodyear tyres on to 17" 235/40 toyo's and after market wheels. Checked the full height from tyre top to bottom and it is pretty much the same at 23 and a bit inches phew!!

Dix

[TVRIK]

dixiebabes said:

Gorgeous IMHO Rik

Dix

Cheers Dix, I love em, slight concern on them with my colour of wedge, but if they do go on the front, I'll take that risk!

[barrington]

they look great i had a set on my 280i coupe

[barrington]

they look great i had a set on my 280i coupe

[TVRIK]

barrington said:

they look great i had a set on my 280i coupe

Nice one Dave.. Yeah that looks nice!
Can't wait to get em on now... I really should be doing other things to mine,
But got a bargain on these.. Well I think so.. Couldn't resist!