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Can I Change My Car Wheels From 16 Inch to 18 or 20 Inch?

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     A Complete Guide to Legality, Safety, Tyres, Fitment and Getting It Right Changing the wheels on a car is one of the most popular modifications people make. A larger set of alloy wheels can completely transform the appearance of a vehicle. A car that looks ordinary on standard 16-inch wheels can look much more aggressive and sporty with 18, 19 or even 20-inch alloys. But what happens if your car currently has 16-inch wheels and you want to fit 18 or 20-inch wheels? Follow Car Guru DIY Blog Is it legal? Will the car still pass its MOT? Will the larger wheels damage the suspension? Will the tyres rub against the arches? Will your speedometer become inaccurate? And perhaps most importantly:  how do you make sure the modification is actually safe? The short answer is that increasing wheel diameter from 16 inches to 20 inches can be possible, but you cannot assume that any 20-inch wheel will fit simply because the bolt pattern looks correct. The wheel, tyre, suspensi...
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Car Guru DIY is Back! Car Trunk Dimensions, DIY Car Repairs & More

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 Car Guru DIY is Back! Car Trunk Dimensions, DIY Car Repairs & More


Welcome back, petrolheads and DIYers! After more than a year break from blogging, I’m excited to say: Car Guru DIY is back bigger, better, and stronger than ever.

First of all, thank you to the hundreds of loyal subscribers who’ve stuck around and patiently waited for my next article. I truly appreciate your support. Now let’s dive into what’s new and why Car Guru DIY is your go-to hub for DIY car repairs and  car trunk measurements,

 Car Guru DIY on YouTube - 35K Subscribers and Growing!

Over the past year, my Car Guru DIY YouTube channel has grown into something amazing. We now have over 35,000 subscribers, making us one of the fastest-growing communities for DIY car enthusiasts.

The channel has also become the largest online source for car trunk dimensions in centimeters. This means if you’re:

  • Renting a car for a holiday 
  • Wondering if a baby stroller, wheelchair, or mobility scooter will fit 
  • Comparing trunk space between models 

… you’ll find accurate, detailed car boot space measurements for hundreds of makes and models.

 Explore here: Car Guru DIY YouTube Channel

Of course, I still post DIY car repair tutorials and detailed car reviews, so be sure to hit that subscribe button for weekly updates.

 Exclusive Music: "Rev It Up with CarGuruDIY"

One of the coolest updates: I now create my own custom background music for videos. My theme track, “Rev It Up with Car Guru DIY”, is already live on YouTube.

 Listen here: Rev It Up with CarGuruDIY

This gives the channel its own unique vibe and keeps your garage sessions motivating and fun.

 Car Guru DIY Merchandise - For True Petrolheads

That’s right I’ve launched the official Car Guru DIY merchandise shop. It’s built for car lovers, garage warriors, and anyone who lives the gearhead lifestyle.

In the shop, you’ll find:

  • Custom T-shirts & hoodies 
  • Coffee mugs & accessories 
  • Bold, gearhead-approved designs 

 Browse the full collection here: Car Guru DIY Merch Shop

Wear it with pride, whether you’re under the hood or just showing off your car passion.

 Join the Car Guru DIY Community

This is just the start. Car Guru DIY is more than a YouTube channel it’s a community of DIY mechanics, petrolheads, and car lovers who live for the drive and the wrench.

 Subscribe to this blog for updates
 Follow me on YouTube for weekly car content
 Explore my Merch 

Together, let’s keep building, fixing, and celebrating cars one project at a time.

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