5 alpine wheels

[ggcton]

Hi all I have a set of 5 Gordini wheels to fit on my GTL.
I always like to fit new rubber the present tyres are 175 x60 x13
What is the best make and size to suit the R4.
Thanks Gary

 

[angel]

From my experience, anything over 145 is for looks only, if you like them... Even with 155 I have noticed worst roadholding on wet road. I don't know if you can fit 145s on the Gordini wheels, but if you can it is definitely a better choice.

 

[renault4mad]

HI Gary,
have you got the correct wheel nuts to fit these wheels as i read on here they need special nuts

 

[ggcton]

wheel nuts

Yes I managed to buy a new set of wheel nuts from e bay france.
They were not cheap 60 Euro for the set and 12 euro postage.
They can be purchased from
Top retro18 Rue de la Poyat 39200 Saint-claude
Tel 0033 06 84368230 I am not sure if you drop the 0 before the 6

Gary

 

[John Doe]

From my experience, anything over 145 is for looks only, if you like them... Even with 155 I have noticed worst roadholding on wet road. I don't know if you can fit 145s on the Gordini wheels, but if you can it is definitely a better choice.

I agree with this, wide tires and wet road on a R4 are not something to wish for.

 

[pepper]

I agree with these sentiments, I've got Alpine alloys on mine but once the tyres on there wear out 165's then I'll reduce the width upon replacement!

 

[Pavel]

From my experience, anything over 145 is for looks only, if you like them... Even with 155 I have noticed worst roadholding on wet road. I don't know if you can fit 145s on the Gordini wheels, but if you can it is definitely a better choice.

There is no problem to fit the 145R13 tyre on the Gordini rim, however it looks quite ugly, because the beads are wider than the tread.

 

[castorlex]

Hi, I have 165-70r13 in front side and 175-70r13 in the back side, with no problems at all.

 

[angel]

175/70 13 rears?? Doesn't the tread rub on the outer suspension mounting?

 

[castorlex]

No, they don`t.

 

[Snoopy1974]

Hi, I have 145/13 on Alpine wheels and no problem