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275 19" Wheel Recommendation

Discussion in 'Suspension, Brakes, Wheels & Tyres section' started by CraigCup-S, Dec 13, 2016.

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  1. Dec 13, 2016 #1
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    Currently got STEEV's with winter tyres. Not a massive STEEV fan I must admit.
    I've come into a bit of spare cash, so am planning on keeping the STEEV's for winter only and getting a new set of 19" wheels for spring / summer which I will put my Cup 2 tyres onto.

    Any recommendations?
    I've got a price for getting new Turini's (and centre caps) for £1700, but is there anything else out there with similar size / offset?
     
  3. Dec 13, 2016 #2
    GrumpyTwig

    GrumpyTwig

    Get some 18's :tongueout:
     
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  4. Dec 14, 2016 #3
    dale.groves

    dale.groves

    Second that.

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  5. Dec 14, 2016 #4
    StephRS

    StephRS

    Why would you take 18 inch? 19 looks better from every angle ...
    I've got 18 inch but only for winter due to the snow chains (skid chains, what's the English name for it?)
     
  6. Dec 14, 2016 #5
    nickfrog

    nickfrog

    Big wheels for looks (although they look a bit council IMO), small wheels for function (and looks for me).
     
  7. Dec 14, 2016 #6
    mondeoman

    mondeoman

    19"s for me every time AND I've got a mint set of 18" Tibors. :smile:
     
  8. Dec 14, 2016 #7
    TargaRS

    TargaRS

    Team Dynamics TD3 19 x 8.5's (245/35/19) are an excellent alternative to the Speedline Turinis (similar weight to oem 18's too).
    18's look way too small in the big arch diameter of the meg3 imo.
    The quickest of the meg3's (275r) came standard with 19's & set the ring record on 19's so don't believe the talk about 18's being a quicker option.
    Ive also just sourced a set of custom made 20 x 8.5's (245/30/20) for road use.
    Yes the smaller sidewall profile of larger rim/tyre packages can be a little choppy on rough roads but that can be dialled out with quality damping.
     
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  9. Dec 14, 2016 #8
    steering

    steering

    I have both 18'' and 19''. Handling, balance, steering responce are all better on 19'' (with 050A tyre) but the car is more crashy and less comfortable on bad roads especially at low speeds. You need to be more carefull on 19'' but you can't have it all isn't it?
     
  10. Dec 14, 2016 #9
    TurboFlorio

    TurboFlorio

    I was in the same situation, but 19 inch winter tyres were double as expensive as 18inch ones and also alot less choice, so I traded my 19 steevs with worn tyres for 18inch tibors with new winter tyres and bought autec wizards for summer.
     
  11. Dec 14, 2016 #10
    nickfrog

    nickfrog

    Or maybe it's done for marketing reasons ? On a serious note, the best track focused Megane 3s seem to be on 17'. I wonder if a LMP1 would be quicker on 19 though ?

    Totally irrelevant for road use anyway, where line of sight, traffic and licence preservation seem to be the prime factors...not to mention driver skill.
     
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  12. Dec 14, 2016 #11
    andrewjeffs

    andrewjeffs

    tsw nurburgring look fabulous on the mk3
     
  13. Dec 14, 2016 #12
    StephRS

    StephRS

    TSW Nurburgring are excellent indeed! Or the Turini set? In black ...

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  14. Dec 14, 2016 #13
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    I've already got the tyres - Cup 2's, so 235/35, hence my requirement for 19's folks.
    This is my second mk3 Megane on 19's and I am happy with how it goes on them.

    Would 235/35 work with the TD 1.3's? Also would they require spigot rings?
    I do like the look of them and they are much cheaper (more than half price) than the £1700 Turini option.
    I do prefer the look of the Turini though, just not sure I like it £800 more.
     
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  15. Dec 14, 2016 #14
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    Maybe I do like it £800 more.......
     
  16. Dec 14, 2016 #15
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    How about Oz Superturismo 19x8.5 with offset 38.
    Would that work with 235 wheels and not compromise things?
     
  17. Dec 15, 2016 #16
    -Jamie-

    -Jamie- RSM Moderator

    Tight with that width and offset, I had 18x8 ET35 and they would fit with stock setup, just about, would of benefited from some camber though.

    9j ET53 is probably the perfect fitment for them.
     
  18. Dec 15, 2016 #17
    TargaRS

    TargaRS

    245's are the correct sizing for an 8.5 width but 235 will work at a stretch (literally lol).
    No spigot rings needed as Team Dynamics manufacture the rims to suit the 60.1 specific hub size (4 week wait).
     
  19. Dec 15, 2016 #18
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    I think I'm going Turini route.
    Would rather spend the extra and stick to OEM.
     
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  20. Dec 18, 2016 #19
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

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    Thoughts on these?
    Can be had 19x8.5, 5x114.3, ET58. 9.6kg. CB 75.
    Looking like £1050, so just over £600 less than Turismo's.

    Keep changing my mind, £1700 for the Turini's is seeming too much.
     
    Last edited: Dec 18, 2016
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  21. Dec 18, 2016 #20
    Chri5

    Chri5

    I like them! There's a guy from Warsaw who posted a couple of days ago running these on his, they look spot on :wink:
    I assume you saw that post?
    Where are you looking at getting them from?
     
  22. Dec 18, 2016 #21
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    Yeah saw that post, have asked a few questions.
    They are advertised on Wheelbase for £1089, not £1050.
     
  23. Dec 18, 2016 #22
    nickfrog

    nickfrog

    9.6kg is light. How does that compare to the Turinis ?
     
  24. Dec 18, 2016 #23
    -Jamie-

    -Jamie- RSM Moderator

    They look good, Decent size and offset as well, Will be able to get away with running them with no camber on the stock setup.
    Will just need spigots to suit the Meganes 66.1 CB
     
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  25. Dec 18, 2016 #24
    MartijnGizmo

    MartijnGizmo

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  26. Dec 18, 2016 #25
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    The pic of the silver/grey Megane has sold it for me I think.
    Looks like the centre caps might fit too.

    Will give Wheelbase a call before Xmas.
     
    Last edited: Dec 18, 2016
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  27. Dec 20, 2016 #26
    Lewis

    Lewis

    That trophy R above looks awesome.

    My Trophy has 18's and have MPSS's fitted. I want some 19's too but I only like the OEM 19" wheels. They're about 1440 a set from Renault last time I priced a set up.


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  28. Dec 22, 2016 #27
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    Ordered a set of Fondmetal 9rr's in Matt black.

    Should arrive in around 2 weeks, won't go on the car until Spring.
     
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  29. Dec 23, 2016 #28
    Lewis

    Lewis

    Nice. Get some pics up when they land.


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  30. Jan 29, 2017 #29
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

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    They have arrived.
    Will get them onto the Cup 2's in early Spring so will get some on car pics then.

    Will likely sell my STEEV's then, so if anyone is after a set give me a shout.
     
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  31. Jan 29, 2017 #30
    Jonny157

    Jonny157

    Nice ! Looking forward to seeing them on the car, might get a set myself
     
  32. Jan 30, 2017 #31
    Lewis

    Lewis

    Wow they look great


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  33. Jan 30, 2017 #32
    S4BiT

    S4BiT

    Not much different looking than OZ Ultraleggeras, but yes nice indeed !
     
  34. Mar 11, 2017 #33
    RobbieR

    RobbieR

    For info the stock Turini in 19inch is 10.9kg when I weighed mine.

    The TSW's look best value in the 18's and 8.4kgs. Wish they did them in 19!
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  35. Mar 11, 2017 #34
    Sam@NP

    Sam@NP

    I do love Turinis. I'm tempted by a set...


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  36. Mar 11, 2017 #35
    RobbieR

    RobbieR

    If you do decide, I have 1 spare one - thus the weighing photo - so could do a deal on it


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  37. Mar 11, 2017 #36
    Jon Birkett

    Jon Birkett

    Hi could you tell me the exact size of the wheels you have and the tyre sizes you will be using on those 19s nearly ordered some but it does become a real minefield. The fond metals look great and I am getting some just want to know what you have chosen. Thanks very much Jon


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  38. Mar 11, 2017 #37
    CraigCup-S

    CraigCup-S

    Here's the info:

    8.5x19 5x114.3 ET58 Fondmetal 9RR (MATT BLACK) 75
    I'm going to be putting my Pilot Sport Cup 2's on which are 235/35/19.

    I've not fitted the tyres to the wheels, nor the wheels to the car as yet.
    Will do so early April I think.
     
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  39. Mar 11, 2017 #38
    TargaRS

    TargaRS

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  40. Mar 11, 2017 #39
    RobbieR

    RobbieR

    Can we have the brand, specs on these please ? Looks nice and flush


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  41. Mar 12, 2017 #40
    Jon Birkett

    Jon Birkett

    Thanks craig appreciate the detail your are running those without a spacer just standard. Is your suspension standard cup or have you done any suspension mods? Questions questions but appreciate you taking time to reply.


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