Upgrading alloys 16" to 18"
Upgrading alloys 16" to 18"
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davgar

Original Poster:

357 posts

122 months

Monday 11th May
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Finding the i30 estate bit low on the standard 16" alloys
Would it be worth putting 18" alloys to increase the height of the car?
Would it negatively affect ride or mpg?
How much would it cost?

chrisman

67 posts

83 months

Monday 11th May
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Don't know about cost , but if you change the diameter of your wheels/tyres it will impact the accuracy of your speedo, so you'll need to go for lower profile tyres to keep the rolling radius the same , which will impact the ride quality.

Were 18s an option for the I30?

davgar

Original Poster:

357 posts

122 months

Monday 11th May
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the premium model comes with 17" I believe

Easternlight

3,862 posts

169 months

Monday 11th May
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If you use lower profile tyres to maintain the rolling radius the ride height will be the same.