[dug]

i have found some 16" steel wheels6.5J-16 ET26 4x108x65

do you think they would work with winter tyres on?? 215x60x16 or 205x60x16
my ds4 is a dstyle with 18" on at the moment

it was sure sliding around this morning :-(
would hate to have a mishap..

 

[064harry]

Yes it would work, mine are205/60R 16No problems at all!

 

[Stewart.andrew5]

Hi. When I asked my dealership about steel wheels they told me it wasn't possible as fitting a different wheel could effect he efficiency of the abs.

 

[064harry]

Eeeeeh..... never heard that story.The only thing that won't work is the tire pressure sensor. Because in the steel wheels aren't any.
Or You have to buy some for in your steel wheels .

So the alarm will go off and on randomly. But that was shut off by my dealer.
When I get my aloys back for the summer he will put the tirepressure alarm back on!
(that's why they numbered my wheels, so that they can put back on the right wheel to the right sensor)

 

[dug]

Hay thanks for the info

i had winter tyres on my old car and could not belive the places the car would go compaired to not been able to get out of the drive before

and the fact they will last several years

off looking for tyres now

 

[richcy]

Yes it would work, mine are205/60R 16No problems at all!

Completely off-topic - but, blimey - your car is very clean considering the time of year! How do you keep it so clean?!

 

[064harry]

The picture was taken in Germany at a carwash! ˜ƒ (Last winter)

 

[064harry]

I usually wash my car once a week by hand.But in the winter season I shut off my water outside.
So I have to go to the carwash now and then to wash the salt off.

 

[chud786]

Wish I could get some for mine

 

[dug]

that looks a funny size?
i was looking at tyre size 205 50 16 which is virtually the same as standard a 60 series tyre would be 2-3" taller is that ok?

what make of tyre you useing?
and what about wheel nuts are they your normal ones from your alloys? or have you used c4 ones?
cheers
Dug

 

[GazDs]

Depends what size wheel you are coming off, if you have 18s or 19's you wont want to go too small/low or it will have an adverse effect on your geometry settings. From 225-40/18 the 60 profiles might be better.

 

[dug]

will have to do more recherch then
mine are 225 45 18 that came with the car

should be right ready for next winter lol

 

[064harry]

Wish I could get some for mine

Wat do you mean?
No money?

 

[064harry]

@dug:

My tires are 'Vredestein Snowtrack' tires and I use my normal aloys bolts.

If you want to I'll make you a good picture and write down more info about them.

 

[dug]

yes please
i have done some tyre configurations and you are right
best match would be 215 60 16 but 205 60 16 is slightly bigger over all but slightly thiner so better in snow

glad normal wheel nuts work with steel wheels, saves buying more

 

[064harry]

Some pictures of my winter wheels :

Vredestein SnowTrac 205/60/R16

Edited by: 064harry

 

[dug]

thanks for that

will centre cap fit?
cheap enough on ebay for a set

 

[chud786]

Wish I could get some for mine

Wat do you mean?
No money?

DSport with 19" wheels and massive front discs

 

[dug]

064harry

thaks for your help and advice

up and running, steels on fitted with goodyear ultragrip 8
getting about just fine now haha...

 

[064harry]

Glad I could help! Ah Ah ah!!