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Hello,

My 406 doesn't have alloys, and the hub caps are the tattiest bit of the exterior (they're fraying, cracked at the edges, and scuffed - essentially, they look like crap). Coupled with the fact that I will need to get new tyres soon as the treads on mine are getting a bit shallow, I thought I might as well replace the wheels and the tyres. Ought to spruce up the appearance of my motor a treat.

Problem though, is that I know roughly nothing about the subject.

1) What kind of wheels should I be looking for (size, number of nuts, etc, or any particularly 406-friendly brand)?
2) Are the tyres that are supplied with alloys (i.e. those you can buy in Halfords, etc) any good, or would I be best to buy new tyres as well?
3) Do I need to tell my insurance company that I'm fitting them, and if so, how badly with that affect my premiums?
4) How do they affect the performance/handling of the car? I'm not trying to make it go faster, just wonder if there's anything I'd need to watch out for.

Any advice would be most welcome; I am a total newbie when it comes to car parts.

Cheers
Graeme

Are you thinking of going for bigger wheels? If not, and if I was in your position, I'd get on ebay and get a set of genuine 406 alloys, then don't worry about the insurance, "They were on there when I bought it guv, assumed they were original". If you buy after market ones then you really should inform the insurance company or it might be invalidated - I'd reckon on at least a 10% increase for a "cosmetic enhancement" .

I actually got a brand new genuine pug alloy to match mine (had a steel spare when I bought it) from ebay for £10, so there's bargains to be had

DaiRees wrote:I'd get on ebay and get a set of genuine 406 alloys,

Exactly what I was about to suggest. They look a lot better than aftermarket alloys anyway

Sorry to resurrect an older thread, and sorry for sounding like a complete newbie (I am), but ...

My wheels are the factory-fitted standard steel wheels ... what size would they be?

Are the alloys from the 406 Coupe compatible?

How about alloys from other Peugeot models?

How about these? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-406-ALLOY ... 240%3A1318

Much obliged, sir - I've added them to my watch list!

I'm also watching a set of 307 wheels, which are quite nice too, and the seller assures me they'll fit the 406.

Yes, they may bolt on, but if they are not 15" they may either foul the callipers or throw the speedo reading out.
Be carefull ! also found http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/15-Peugeot-406-Al ... 240%3A1318

Thanks to all for your replies - I've bought a set of 15" 307 Rapier alloys with 195/65/R15 tyres, so they should fit exactly the same as the bog-standard wheels.

Should get 'em by Friday, says the bloke, and then I've just got to get them fitted.