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17" Alloys On A 2014 i10

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#1 ·
I've been looking at replacing the steel wheels on my new SE for alloys, they're 14" as standard as you know so I was looking at upping them to 15" to fill the arches a bit more.

I then found this, it's a genuine Hyundai Sport model which hasn't been launched here and it uses 17" wheels which I think look superb.



Trouble is do you think you could get the tyre profile low enough to not totally throw the speedo out? I imagine it could have been recalibrated on this model.
 
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#2 ·
You can go to a 215/35R17 and be equal to the stock 185/55R15, or 205/40R17 which is 2.2% larger diameter (which is close enough for the speedometer - 60mph on the speedo would be 61.3mph). 225/35R17 is also close (0.9% larger than stock) but I'm not sure what tires you'll find at that size.

Looking at TireRack.com, 205/40R17 looks to be the size to go for; they have 15 different tires listed at that size including 6 all-season tires if you expect a bit of snow on the ground every now and then.
 
#3 ·
Awesome comprehensive reply, thanks for that! :thumbsup:

Now I know what I'm aiming for and that it is "doable" without too many problems I may pop down to Wheelbase, which is a local specialist, and see what they've got in and wheel/tyre prices on them etc, they seem to be pretty cheap online to be honest.
 
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tommied7, hi.

I didn't get the opportunity to welcome you after your first post, so please accept my apologies. So, hi! and a very warm welcome.

I'm hoping Trudata will respond, but he hasn't posted anything since August last year.

Enjoy the forums!
 
#7 ·
Don't bother with Alloys as they're a damned nuisance to look after IMHO. There is always the chance of kerbing them, as even the most careful person will attest to. We are quite happy with the steel wheels on our SE and the wheel trims that are easy to replace if they get scratched.
Another consideration, although it may not apply if one is not worried about comfort, is that fitting larger wheels with lower profile tyres will compromise ride comfort is what is already a car with small wheels, short wheelbase and a firm-ish suspension.
A lot of us of course don't get the choice with other cars we own as the manufacturers see fit to foist upon us, yet again, with things I don't particularly want on my car i.e. Alloy wheels, despite looking 'smart' or trendy.
 
#10 ·
I'm with you HHGTTG
Opinions are like bottoms everybody's got one, here is mine steel every time. Cheaper - Lighter - Softer ride - Easier to clean,
Who cares about snobbery, who cares about looks go for convenience and reliability every time.:grin2:
 
#8 ·
To be fair, there's always an obverse to any opinion and I'm one personally for alloy wheels. Not because they are 'trendy', but because I like the look of them over standard steel wheels. I don't wish to sound rude by saying it, but only the entry level vehicles these days tend to come with steel wheels as stock from the factory. There's nothing wrong with this, you do at the end of the day, get what you pay for, and if you don't need or require a higher level spec of vehicle, then it makes perfect sense to dispense with them.

The only vehicles in the last 25 years that I've owned which didn't come with alloy wheels as stock, were a Volvo 440 and a Nissan Primera, all of the other cars I bought came with alloy wheels. As far as damaging them is concerned, yes, I agree, there is always the chance you can damage one, but in my own experience, I've only ever kerbed one alloy wheel, at a service station on the A34 in driving rain and almost pitch black conditions at 2am. I was so angry with myself, but I sucked it up and got it repaired professionally. However, in terms of every day driving, neither I or my wife kerb the wheels. In fact, it utterley baffles me when I see some folks alloy wheels that have been kerbed multiple times. To me, that just indicates a complete lack of care when parking, probably someone who is totally unware of the width of their vehicle, or folks who simply don't care.

I'm currently wearing 16 inch alloy wheels on my Saab 9-3, still on Extra Load winter tyres because of the ridiculously low temperatures we've been suffering lately for the time of year. Believe me, the ride is quite hard on those if you're not used to it. I am however today, swapping back to my 17 inch alloy wheels with Uniroyal Rainsport 3's, again Extra Load rating and on the firm side.

I think the alloy wheels on the wife's i10 look just fine, just very small at 14 inches! It's just a shame we had to go through all of that nonsense with the previous set being damaged due to the use of hammer on weights, but Hyundai replaced them under warranty and so all is now well.
 
#9 ·
I bought a new I20 five years ago, it had steel wheels, they looked fine at first, but after two years the steel started to rust like a rash over every one, it looked awful. I contacted Hyundai, my dealer took pictures but I got nowhere with anyone.
They would neither change them or repair them under warranty, so be aware of this, it happens gradually at first, but soon spreads.
I think the alloys on our car look great, I'm just waiting for my wife to scratch one first!!
S.
 
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