Will 306 Steelies Fit A Saxo?

1. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #1 29th June 2009, 21:02

   My VTR alloys are pretty badly curbed as a result of the previous owner not taking much care of the car, so i'm considering changing them.
   
   A mate has just replaced his steelies with alloys on his 306 and is getting rid of them so i can get them for next to nothing.
   
   Just wondering if they will fit and what size they are?
   
   Does anyone know what steelies Aron/LEE_VTR1 where using?
   
   Thanks in advance
   
   James
2. Quick Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2003 United Kingdom (England) Posts: 7064

   #2 29th June 2009, 21:06

   Rims should fit, but tyres will be too big.
   
   Look at the wheels for the sizing as different 306s had different sized wheels & rubber.
3. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #3 29th June 2009, 21:08

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Quick Rims should fit, but tyres will be too big. Look at the wheels for the sizing as different 306s had different sized wheels & rubber.

   Does that mean i would need lower profile tyres but otherwise they should fit?
   
   1993 1.9 Diesel is what they've come off is that helps?
   
   James
4. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #4 29th June 2009, 22:40

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Jim-Bob Does anyone know what steelies Aron/LEE_VTR1 where using?

   they were c5 steelies
   
   the 306 steelies should fit but the tyres may be a tad on the big size
   however as a temporary measure they should be cool
5. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #5 29th June 2009, 22:48

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AlexB they were c5 steelies the 306 steelies should fit but the tyres may be a tad on the big size however as a temporary measure they should be cool

   Do these affect the handling characterisics much?
   
   Do narrower wheels/tyres mean less grip?
   
   James
6. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #6 29th June 2009, 22:51

   the only way they will effect the charecteristics will be the weight difference
   and the different pofiles may alloy the tyres to flex which will feel a bit like body roll if there smaller diameters ect
   
   but tbh it wont be a massive difference
7. Jim-Bob Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2008 Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 5704 Looking for a 205...

   #7 29th June 2009, 22:59

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AlexB the only way they will effect the charecteristics will be the weight difference and the different pofiles may alloy the tyres to flex which will feel a bit like body roll if there smaller diameters ect but tbh it wont be a massive difference

   Ok cheers mate, will look into trial fitting the steelies and checking for some lower profile tyres if they rub.
   
   Did the C5 steelies fit the saxo with no problems on standard tyres?
   
   James
8. MadManc75 L-plater Joined: Nov 2007 Manchester Posts: 71 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4i

   #8 30th June 2009, 08:58

   i have peugeot 306 alloys on my furio, been on since i bought the car. so should fit matey.