What size wheels have you owned?

[300bhp/ton]

On the whole wheel topic, it got me thinking, I've never actually owned anything that runs bigger than 16" rims. Am I the only one?

[kiethton]

In 5 years and 3 cars I've had:

Pug 206 - 14" (175/55)
Vauxhall Astra Sporthatch - 17" (225/45)
BMW 335i - 19" (235/35 or 265/30) - Non Run Flat

I would say that by far the best ride was had on the astra's 17" alloys, as in balance v comfort...

[Zerotonine]

Largest I had was 17s on a E36. It came with them, looked good, left them on. I wouldn't bother with aftermarket wheels normally.
Currently have 15s on my accord. They are standard and suit the car.

[Faust66]

You are not alone!

Biggest wheels I've ever had were 17 inch jobs which I fitted to my XR4x4; they looked good but the turning circle was pathetic... turning right at tight junctions meant I had to take a couple of goes at it, much to the amusement of other road users!

Got 16s now and all is well.

I've actually fitted SMALLER rims to my Volvo Amazon (14 inch as opposed to the standard 15s) as I've been searching for 3 years and only ever found one set that would fit (14 inch Cragar steels).

Oh, for a set of 15 inch slotmags!

[G0ldfysh]

13" Vauxhall Viva
14" Citroen AX GT
15" Peugeot 306 XSi
16" Peugeot 206 GTi
17" Vauxhall VX220

Next? Seems there is a trend forming here...

[NiceCupOfTea]

300bhp/ton said:

On the whole wheel topic, it got me thinking, I've never actually owned anything that runs bigger than 16" rims. Am I the only one?

Nope - both my 9000 and 900 run 16"s (15 in winter) which was the largest size available as standard. Any bigger would ruin the ride. All my other cars have been on 15" wheels or my first which was 14 I think.

Cheaper tyres, better ride.

[LordHaveMurci]

Smallest were 10" on my Minis back in the day, largest are the 18's which came fitted on my 996. Had most sizes in between except 11" or 12" I think.

[Hub]

4 cars:

13 -> 15 -> 16 -> 17

Wheels are getting bigger (non shock!)

[SturdyHSV]

Clio - 15
GTV - 16
Monaro - 19

[FurballS2000]

206 1.1 14 inch steeliness followed by 16 inch gti alloys.
206 gti 16 inch gti alloys again.
330i 18inch mv1s
S2000 standard 16s now replaced with facelift 17s

[HustleRussell]

Clio- 14"
Caterham- 13"
Mondeo- 17"
BMW- 390mm but no option so picked 15" as closest

[shambolic]

Current BMW Z4 has 19"s and yes both rears have cracked and been replaced.

[aka_kerrly]

13-18 here.

Everyone knows that width is more important though ;-)

9J ftw

[shambolic]

8j on the front and 9j on the back 225/35 19s on front and 255/30 19s on the back!

[B'stard Child]

Currently owned cars are sitting on

14 inch steels, 15 ich alloys, 16 inch alloys, 17 inch alloys and 18 inch alloys

13 inch steels with snow tyres in the loft should count.....

And the bloody nephews mini is on 10 inch steels that's a full house onm the bottom of the list!!

[SSBB]

I'm the first above 19"? Thought there would be more.

[mnkiboy]

Had everything from 13-18, from Pug 205 to Leon Cupra.

Currently looking in to a car with 19" wheels, but tyre costs putting me off.

[RDMcG]

Here are the rears of my Gen 1 RS...325/19

[Riknos]

14,15,15,15,17,12,15,15,17.

No surprises 15 is in the lead, then.

[hedgefinder]

currently running 22's on a 300c touring, they are a pita if I am honest, but look nice..