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[twiglet]

As title, has anyone tried fitting 15" steel wheels to an Omega that would usually have 17" alloys fitted? Do they fit over the brake discs/calipers?

Just needed to move car around while alloys are elsewhere, won't even be going on the road! 

[Jimbob]

pretty sure thats what size your spare is....

[MutantCav]

As Jimbob says...the spare is 15"...as long as they are Omega 15" they will fit

[twiglet]

Why didn't I think of that!! 

Can I just ask, why do they have to be omega 15's? Is the wheel spacing not the same on all Vxl 5 stud cars?

I'm not worried if the offset is different, because I won't be using the car on the road, just moving it around my drive! 

[bootie]

IIRC the offset will affect the way it sits over the calipers, so different et has a different cross section profile and may just may foul on the calipers. If your looking for cheap steelies, look for carlton ones as well, they are the same.

[Brikhead]

Can I just ask, why do they have to be omega 15's? Is the wheel spacing not the same on all Vxl 5 stud cars?

I know Vectra steelies fit fine, once you've removed the brake caliper.

[dowzer]

am after a set of alloy's for my 3.2v6 omega as have buckled current ones. i am in bathgate in west lothian,scotland but am prepared to travel if the right looking set of wheels are available so if anyone has/know's of a set then drop me some mail please.

am not bothered too much about aftermarket alloys,omega ones will do as have got devil alloys on at the moment & being low profile tyres the pot-holes have claimed another victim! 

[twiglet]

IIRC the offset will affect the way it sits over the calipers, so different et has a different cross section profile and may just may foul on the calipers. If your looking for cheap steelies, look for carlton ones as well, they are the same.

Cheers matey! I'll take your advice on board! 

[bigegg]

When I took my alloys off to be refurbished, I left my miggy sat on steel wheels. I just asked the local scrappie to put me four vauxhall five-stud wheels aside - cost me 20 quid if I remember correctly, including four inflated, but VERY bald tyres.
i've still got them, if you want them (FOC)? (might be a bit far to collect from Yorkshire)

[bigegg]

Actually, forget that - I had to use a 10mm wheel spacer to fit them.   

[twiglet]

When I took my alloys off to be refurbished, I left my miggy sat on steel wheels. I just asked the local scrappie to put me four vauxhall five-stud wheels aside - cost me 20 quid if I remember correctly, including four inflated, but VERY bald tyres.
i've still got them, if you want them (FOC)? (might be a bit far to collect from Yorkshire)

If you still have to wheel spacers as well, it might be worth me organising a courier!