rim size question

[runner406]

Ok if i move up in to a 14 inch rim what tire size wont give me any issues ?

[The_Collector]

195/45/14

I've run this on stock suspension and also on lowering springs, no problems anywhere.

[runner406]

Thanks bro any suggestions on rims to get ??

[Bert]

I see guys bolting on every manner of wheels on Festys but many have the tires flush or exterior of the wheel wells. You'll want a really stiff suspension under those circumstances. The 175/70-13s I had on last year were marginal for avoiding rubs under load or bumps and they were on 6 inch wide VW rims with 38mm offset. I've gone back to OEM Aspire steelies which are 5 inch wide and with the 165/70-13s on them the car looks virtually stock and the entire wheel well is usable. I see some KIAs and Hyundais with 165-14 wheels that might lend themselves to adapting to Festys. Also seems to me Chev Aveos might have adaptable rims and tires.
You have already switched to 100mm bolt pattern (Aspire/Rio), right?

[runner406]

No my car is 100% festiva so a aspire bolt pattern is diffrent ?

[Team Lightning]

Yes they are different. The Aspire bolt pattern is 4X100, Festiva is 4X114.3.

[FestYboy]

195/45/14

I've run this on stock suspension and also on lowering springs, no problems anywhere.

but those are expensive. i recomend 165/60/14, easier to find and much cheaper.

[Bert]

Runner: one of the problems Festy owners have in trying to escape from 12 inch tires is that the wheel nut spacing is 4 1/2 inch. This is an uncommon arrangement and will have you searching out specific 60s Ford Mustangs, 80s RX7s and 323s, Nissan Sentras and some Geo/Suzuki stuff from the 90s. This stuff is hit and miss in many respects.
The Aspire 100mm (almost 4 inch) spacing is almost universal amongst small cars from Europe and Asia and has been for decades.

[FestYboy]

there's a stickie about what cars share the same lug pattern as the festy (there are ALOT!!!)

[runner406]

Thanks everyone for the advise

[Safety Guy]

The most common and probably easiest larger stock bolt pattern wheel swap would be 13" rims from a Geo Metro. You might luck out and find a whole set at the 'yard with some decent 155/80s or 175/70s. Those tires are a bit large but usable.

Karl

[runner406]

Does it matter what year geo metro ? What about the center hub i was told i may have to grind it out ?

[Safety Guy]

I'm not sure what years, but they'd be 4 X 114.3mm bolt pattern. The ones I had bolted right on with no centerbore issues. Perfect fit; they came on Aqua when I got her:



I think some later Chevy Metros had 4 X 100mm bolt pattern so just watch out for those.

Karl

[runner406]

Has anyone tried bolting on a set of anson rims or old mustang 1969 four lug steel rims on a festy ? I got some awesome flat salt flat hub caps i could put on 14 inch rims but idk if the steel rims will give me offset issues ?

[Tiaan]

Hi guys. i'm wanting to get some wheels for my 1989 festiva/ mazda 121 and was wondering the biggest size rim possible without rubbing. THANKS <3