urgent help required

[8etty 8ongo]

hi all, am going to buy some mazda 6 alloys tomorrow. have been advised that they will fit my bongo ok. can anyone confirm this??
also I have to admit that I know nothing about buying alloys and am wondering if there is anything i need to ask or check?
sorry for the (probably stupid) questions.

[M 80NGO]

Check them ALL carefully inside and out, look for cracks buckles or any damage if there is any damage walk away as it'll cause you handling / vibration headaches for ever more, light kirbing on the face is mostly unavoidable, also measure the centre hole bore of your bongo and the centre hole bore of the new rims, do you have anyone who can go with you and trial fit a wheel onto your van to ensure the stud pattern is the same ? Remember you may need longer wheel bolts due to the alloys being thicker than your steelies.

Finally if they're all good remember to apply copperslip the rear hubfaces prior to you fitting them all up

[8etty 8ongo]

Check them ALL carefully inside and out, look for cracks buckles or any damage if there is any damage walk away as it'll cause you handling / vibration headaches for ever more, light kirbing on the face is mostly unavoidable, also measure the centre hole bore of your bongo and the centre hole bore of the new rims, do you have anyone who can go with you and trial fit a wheel onto your van to ensure the stud pattern is the same ? Remember you may need longer wheel bolts due to the alloys being thicker than your steelies.

Finally if they're all good remember to apply copperslip the rear hubfaces prior to you fitting them all up

why are things never easy?

[stuc]

Not 100% but I think they do fit as I can recall seeing some on a bongo before. I used to have a Mazda Tribute and I fitted mazda 6 wheels to that no problems and I am sure they have the same running gear.
Sorry i have not sent you pics of those other wheels but if you dont get fixed up let me know.

[8etty 8ongo]

Not 100% but I think they do fit as I can recall seeing some on a bongo before. I used to have a Mazda Tribute and I fitted mazda 6 wheels to that no problems and I am sure they have the same running gear.
Sorry i have not sent you pics of those other wheels but if you dont get fixed up let me know.

thanks and i will do

[8etty 8ongo]

got my new (well 2nd hand) alloys yesterday and ive had them looked at, and the good news is that they will fit bad news however is that the tyres on them all need replacing - was hoping to put them straight on so now need to look for some part worns locally.
anyone know anywhere in wigan thats reasonable - need 215-60-16 or 215-65-16

thanks

[Diplomat]

anyone know anywhere in wigan thats reasonable - need 215-60-16 or 215-65-16

thanks

Well, if you want them 'quickly' . . .

[Bongoplod]

anyone know anywhere in wigan thats reasonable - need 215-60-16 or 215-65-16

thanks

Well, if you want them 'quickly' . . .

In case you didnt get Franks post Betty...........try Wheelquick,Enfield st,Wigan wn58dj,01942 217800,Bongo dealers and tyre suppliers,and probably the cheape3st in the area

Brian

[8etty 8ongo]

anyone know anywhere in wigan thats reasonable - need 215-60-16 or 215-65-16

thanks

Well, if you want them 'quickly' . . .

In case you didnt get Franks post Betty...........try Wheelquick,Enfield st,Wigan wn58dj,01942 217800,Bongo dealers and tyre suppliers,and probably the cheape3st in the area

Brian

yip, didnt get it so thanks. tried wheelquick and they only have them new and my budget is not up to that just now with easter, mot and birthdays coming up...

[mikexgough]

Might be worth a shout - http://www.mailorderpartworntyres.co.uk/3.html