15" Wheels On A Vtr?

[David McMahon]

Can I fit 15" wheels on a VTR? It has 215/55/R16 wheels at the moment and want to know if cheaper 15"'s will fit?

 

It looks like they will fit, but unsure and I know sometimes it's more complicated than just size.

 

David

[Johndouglas]

If you drop down to 15" wheels (presuming they will fit) they might look a bit odd.   Also your milometer and speedo will give a wrong reading.   Have you explored the full range of 215.55Rx16".   The last tyres I put on my C5 were Nexen at £65 per corner - fitted, balanced and old tyre disposed of.   You probably won't find 15" much cheaper. 

[David McMahon]

If you drop down to 15" wheels (presuming they will fit) they might look a bit odd.   Also your milometer and speedo will give a wrong reading.   Have you explored the full range of 215.55Rx16".   The last tyres I put on my C5 were Nexen at £65 per corner - fitted, balanced and old tyre disposed of.   You probably won't find 15" much cheaper. 

I'd forgotten about that. I need a wheel/set of wheels but I'll stick to 16"'s

[paul.h]

In a 2003 brochure for the mark 1 C5, the LX versions had 15 inch steel wheels with 195/65 R15 tyres and the other versions all had 16 inch alloy wheels with 215/65 R16 tyres. For the mark 2 model the wheels are all 16 inch 215/55 R16 tyres in a 2005 brochure. If you went for steel wheels all the bolts would need changing adding to the cost.

[David McMahon]

In a 2003 brochure for the mark 1 C5, the LX versions had 15 inch steel wheels with 195/65 R15 tyres and the other versions all had 16 inch alloy wheels with 215/65 R16 tyres. For the mark 2 model the wheels are all 16 inch 215/55 R16 tyres in a 2005 brochure. If you went for steel wheels all the bolts would need changing adding to the cost.

Great info, thank you very much.

 

I just need one wheel so will just keep my eyes peeled.

[qman3428]

I have a 16" steel spare for a mk3 touring with a brand new tyre on it. I live in Lancashire if that is any good. Due to the cost of postage it is probably only worthwhile if collected.

[C 5 Estate]

I realize your post is almost 12 months old but do you still have the tyre.

 

Tim

 

ps will pm my number

[Johndouglas]

I realize your post is almost 12 months old but do you still have the tyre.

qman hasn't been on the forum for six months so don't hold your breathe awaiting his reply. Have you looked on ebay. They often have 16" Citroen rims. I got a 16" alloy for my last C5