Advice please: Buckled wheel
Discussion
Bugger! I've managed to buckle a front wheel on my 4 litre Chimaera.
Garage says 15" 4-stud Chimaera wheels are no longer available. They're suggesting that I get a couple of rears, i.e. 16", and put them on the front, so I'll have 16s all round.
I've posted an ad in the classifieds to see if anyone has a wheel for sale, but given Thirsty's apparent lack of success, I may need to do as the garage suggests.
Question is, does it seem a reasonable thing to do? I have 225/50/16 on the back and the fronts were 205/55/15. Should I therefore be looking at 205/50/16 on the front now? Will a 205 fit a 16" wheel?
Lots of questions, I'm afraid. Obviously, my ideal resolution would be a replacement 15" wheel, but failing that, your advice will be much appreciated.
Garage says 15" 4-stud Chimaera wheels are no longer available. They're suggesting that I get a couple of rears, i.e. 16", and put them on the front, so I'll have 16s all round.
I've posted an ad in the classifieds to see if anyone has a wheel for sale, but given Thirsty's apparent lack of success, I may need to do as the garage suggests.
Question is, does it seem a reasonable thing to do? I have 225/50/16 on the back and the fronts were 205/55/15. Should I therefore be looking at 205/50/16 on the front now? Will a 205 fit a 16" wheel?
Lots of questions, I'm afraid. Obviously, my ideal resolution would be a replacement 15" wheel, but failing that, your advice will be much appreciated.
Alex,
Life saver!!!
Found their contact details on the web. The guy went out into the yard, located a wheel, emailed me a photo and I've ordered it. Will be with me Mon/Tue next week. Top service.
Very many thanks for posting - I wasn't overly keen on the 16" front idea, but it would have been better than nothing.
The joy of PistonHeads!
Regards,
Paul.
PS - What a business to be in, though. Their website is really quite depressing!
Life saver!!!
Found their contact details on the web. The guy went out into the yard, located a wheel, emailed me a photo and I've ordered it. Will be with me Mon/Tue next week. Top service.
Very many thanks for posting - I wasn't overly keen on the 16" front idea, but it would have been better than nothing.
The joy of PistonHeads!
Regards,
Paul.
PS - What a business to be in, though. Their website is really quite depressing!
Thirsty,
Would suggest posting on the "Wanted" section of this site.
I've had two replies already and I only stuck the ad on last night!
Cheers,
Paul.
PS - Thanks to those who have replied. Very much appreciated. I will remove the ad when I get home tonight - can't do it from work, because the email address is different - sorry!
>> Edited by cockers on Friday 28th June 15:04
>> Edited by cockers on Friday 28th June 15:04
Would suggest posting on the "Wanted" section of this site.
I've had two replies already and I only stuck the ad on last night!
Cheers,
Paul.
PS - Thanks to those who have replied. Very much appreciated. I will remove the ad when I get home tonight - can't do it from work, because the email address is different - sorry!
>> Edited by cockers on Friday 28th June 15:04
>> Edited by cockers on Friday 28th June 15:04
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