changing to alloys

naomhbooboo · 2008-10-04 18:36:39

hi have opal astra 2006 with ordinary wheel covers. would love to change to alloys. have seen some advertised. is this easy and what is involved. do you have to buy a whole new tyre as well. also is 150 euro a good price for second hand alloys? thanks any help appreciated.

04-10-2008 06:36PM

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hi have opal astra 2006 with ordinary wheel covers. would love to change to alloys. have seen some advertised. is this easy and what is involved. do you have to buy a whole new tyre as well. also is 150 euro a good price for second hand alloys?
thanks any help appreciated.

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#2 04-10-2008 07:12PM

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See this page for details of specification for your car. Note that there are two specs, one for 4-stud, one for 5-stud. If you get the same diameter alloy wheels, you should be able to use the existing tyres.

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#3 04-10-2008 07:23PM

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thanks for that. i haven a clue bout cars so who would u get to fit them for you? would someone like fast-fit do it

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#4 04-10-2008 07:25PM

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Any tyre place should do it. Get all four wheels balanced before fitting.

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#5 05-10-2008 07:44AM

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Also, check with your insurance as it can affect your premium.

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