Ssangyong Tivoli - leaky alloys - where to get steel wheels

[Skodillac]

Hi folks,

Asking on behalf of my Mum (late 70s), who has a 2019 Ssangyong Tivoli. Weird car, I know, wouldn't be my choice but there it is and here we are.

Her problem with the car is that the alloy wheels appear to be made out of soft cheese, and leak air like nobody's business. I'd like to get her a set of steel replacements with all season tyres ready fitted. I'd also like to downsize them from 18" to 16" to make the car ride better for her, as it's a bit on the stiff side for an oldie wonk.

But none of the usual online wheel/tyre places (Oponeo/Blackcircles/Mytres) recognise the make/model in their searches for steel wheels (we're not interested in alloys).

Any advice for online suppliers I can go to to order please?

[Pebbles167]

Search eBay or whatever for steel wheels for other models of car. Should find something that'll fit no problem.

Here's a list of cars with the same stud diameter and centre bore (so the wheel will physically fit), though not necessarily the same offset. Better to double check any model you pick and get as close as you can.

https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Ssang%20Yong/Tivol...

[mmm-five]

You might have to research the current wheel offset/PCD/hub diameter and search manually (or see if they're the same as another brand that's easier to find).

Looking online, it seems the 18" option was:

• 215/50r18 tyres
• 6.5j x 18 et45.5 wheels

The 16" option appears to be:

• 205/65r16 tyres
• 6.0j x 16 et43 wheels

Both on 5x112 PCD with 66.6mm centre/hub diameter. 5x112 is a common size on European vehicles, as is 66.6mm centre-bore diameter.

For example, the BMW Mini, newer BMWs & VAG vehicles use those PCD and centre-bore dimensions.

[Skodillac]

Hi Pebbles, many thanks. I don't even know what an offset is or why it matters, so I'm nervous of making any assumptions. I'd prefer to find a company which can advise me of a correct fitting wheel if at all possible. Would also prefer brand new for simplicity's sake, my Mum lives a long way away and I don't want any aggro with potentially duff second hand purchases.

[stevieturbo]

https://www.wheelfitment.eu/car/Ssang%20Yong/Tivol...

[Skodillac]

Thanks m5 and stevie.

Was hoping to avoid having to do any homework on this but it looks like I'm going to have to learn all about it.

[normalbloke]

If you’re dropping from 18 to 16”, ensure they will clear the calipers, before you get too heavily invested.