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16" 104 Wheels on 2003 3.0i ?

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16" 104 Wheels on 2003 3.0i ?

Post by Nickrroo » Sun Mar 04, 2018 11:25 am

Hi, Anyone know if these fit OK and clear the brakes ? Thinking of getting 4 and fitting winter tyres. After the horse has bolted of course but handy for next year !

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16" 104 Wheels on 2003 3.0i ?

Post by Number5 » Sun Mar 04, 2018 12:26 pm

I beleive that 17's are the minimum you'll get over the 300mm dia 3.0 Disc.
You may get 16's on a 2.5 as that has a smaller 286mm disc
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16" 104 Wheels on 2003 3.0i ?

Post by Zoomer » Sun Mar 04, 2018 1:22 pm

I think you are correct 16s won't clear the bigger brakes. :thumbsup:
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16" 104 Wheels on 2003 3.0i ?

Post by ben g » Mon Mar 05, 2018 9:25 am

16'' wheels do fit over the 300mm front discs on 3.0i's.

It's the 3.0 si's with the larger 325mm front discs that need 17'' wheels.
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16" 104 Wheels on 2003 3.0i ?

Post by AlienZed » Mon Mar 05, 2018 10:50 am

Bens spot on, i use a set of 16in on my 03, 3ltr from time to time..
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16" 104 Wheels on 2003 3.0i ?

Post by kis » Thu Mar 08, 2018 1:09 pm

Had 104's on mine for a winter. Fit fine with all pre-facelift Zeds.
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