159 Wheels

Started by Bobm, April 27, 2019, 09:28:38 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

Bobm

Is anyone able to enlighten me on the issues with fitting Ti 19inch wheels to standard 2.4Jtd.

I was under the assumption that you could keep the overall wheel diameter if you increase rim size by reducing Tyre profile.

I placed 225/50/17 (standard) alongside 235/45/19 (Ti) and the Ti wheel is about 1inch taller.

Owners manual has 17" with 18" as option on std car, Ti manual only shows 19"

What would be speedo, legal/insurance issues by fitting the Ti wheels to the standard car.

Thanks.

bazzbazz

When you did the comparison, were both wheels off the car, or one on car (with weight on it) and the other placed along side?
On The Spot Alfa
Mobile Alfa Romeo Diagnostic/Repair/Maintenance/Service
Brisbane/Gold Coast
0405721613
onthespotalfa@iinet.net.au

kaleuclint

Maths says the 159 wheel is 0.19" bigger.  Fractionally more again when you inevitably fit a 245 tyre in due course.

Forgetting all that -- fitting Ti wheels does not make something else into a Ti.  Skirts, lower suspension, etc.  Just saying... ;D  Unless you have access to a cheap set of the Ti wheels why not go for something aesthetically better and more practical?  19" wheels with low profile tyres are not easy to live with.
2011 159ti 1750TBi