So what wheels are going to fit my new BX
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So what wheels are going to fit my new BX
Its got very boring steel wheels and naff wheel trims.
Would 1.9 Pug 205 GTi alloys fit?
Suggestions for something different are more than welcome.
Ta, Marty.
Would 1.9 Pug 205 GTi alloys fit?
Suggestions for something different are more than welcome.
Ta, Marty.
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The Pug ones will fit, as will the 15" ones from 406s etc,Volcanes etc 6" wide rims will go on, BX GTI steels were 5.5 inch wide and were fitted to some 405s might make tyres easier and cheaper too, I had problems finding 195,60,14s for the BX from my local part worn place, ended up buying new uniroyals, can drive aroundroundabouts without sliding now;D
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You can fit anything from Citroen or Peugeot with 14 or 15 inch, 4 stud wheels, the exception to this rule being the 206GTi which has a different offset. I've personally fitted in the past ZX 16v 15" wheels, and the 15 inch wheel from the 205/309 1.9 GTi, which looked neat. I used 195/50/15 tyres in both cases. The PCD for most Cit/Peu wheels, together with the offset is generally the same, so aftermarket wheels such as TSW and the like can also be fitted if they are listed for the 205/306/405 etc etc.
I have run some TSW Blades using 205/45/16's on a BX 16v but it was tight squeeze between the arm and the wheelarch. Just now I have some 6J BX 16v alloys running 185/60/14's on the TD instead of the standard 195/60/14's (on cost grounds, 185/60/14 is cheap and plentiful).
The only real thing to worry about is that your rear arm bearings are in good order, as all of the above will all rub if they ain't!
I have run some TSW Blades using 205/45/16's on a BX 16v but it was tight squeeze between the arm and the wheelarch. Just now I have some 6J BX 16v alloys running 185/60/14's on the TD instead of the standard 195/60/14's (on cost grounds, 185/60/14 is cheap and plentiful).
The only real thing to worry about is that your rear arm bearings are in good order, as all of the above will all rub if they ain't!
Bid on a set of 205 GTi (1.6) alloys on ebay which will get painted up white if I win them. Mind you not realy that keen on a white BX - actually quite like the maroon colour of the bumper. But a total respray is out of the qustion. Dave says that the green screaming thing (aka the advert)will be me when I peel back the boot carpet.
Rear arm bearings were supposed to have been replaced about 18 months ago - apparently there is a receipt for this! We will see.
Eeeeh, I cant wait till Saturday.
Rear arm bearings were supposed to have been replaced about 18 months ago - apparently there is a receipt for this! We will see.
Eeeeh, I cant wait till Saturday.
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Did a similar thing when the building inspector came round to examine the garage conversion (which was so far removed from the submitted plans as to be in orbit) in that i piled a "cupboard" full of tools, platerboard, insulation etc etc so that he would not see the drain pipe for the downstairs loo and utility room which the cupboard suddenly became once the extension was signed off......
Must remember that next MOT.
Must remember that next MOT.
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The alloys from the ZX also fit, I had a 1.7TZD with them on with 195*60 14 tyres, definitely one of the best handling BXs I ever owned
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