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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Jack3559 on 04 March 2010, 00:15

Title: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Jack3559 on 04 March 2010, 00:15
15x7 Rota RB's...

What size tyres do I need?

I want them to look low profile but not ridiculous - as if they'd been painted on.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Wayne on 04 March 2010, 00:16
195/50/15 is the best bet to keep the gearing / speedo corect.
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Jack3559 on 04 March 2010, 00:25
Cool - the only thing I need to find out now is what speed rating I need!

Any ideas?
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Wayne on 04 March 2010, 00:28
Quote from: Jack3559 on 04 March 2010, 00:25
Cool - the only thing I need to find out now is what speed rating I need!

Any ideas?

Most tyres tend to be V rated which will be fine.
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Jack3559 on 04 March 2010, 00:32
Thank you Wayne - you are a fountain of knowledge.

On a completely unrelated (but sort of related) note, have you ever heard of V-MAXX coilovers?

They are advertised on a popular online auction site if you search for 'golf estate coilovers'...
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Wayne on 04 March 2010, 09:04
Quote from: Jack3559 on 04 March 2010, 00:32
Thank you Wayne - you are a fountain of knowledge.

On a completely unrelated (but sort of related) note, have you ever heard of V-MAXX coilovers?

They are advertised on a popular online auction site if you search for 'golf estate coilovers'...

Yes to be honest about the same quality as other cheaper coilovers.
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Khare on 04 March 2010, 09:45
I've not heard of them. To be fair I'd keep away from golf estate coilies as the estate is heavier and the coilies will most likely be harder to cope with the weight. If you ant cheap coilovers get some raceland/hottuning/jamex brand, they are all the same and retail for anything between £160- £240ish brand new.
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: shepgti on 04 March 2010, 09:48
just to add a 195 tyre on a 7" rim will give a slight strecth if thats what your after.
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: VR6-Joe on 04 March 2010, 10:39
Quote from: Khare on 04 March 2010, 09:45
I've not heard of them. To be fair I'd keep away from golf estate coilies as the estate is heavier and the coilies will most likely be harder to cope with the weight. If you ant cheap coilovers get some raceland/hottuning/jamex brand, they are all the same and retail for anything between £160- £240ish brand new.

I believe he actually has an estate. The rear coilovers are different to hatchback ones anyway (the estate ones are upside down, with the spring at the bottom)
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Wayne on 04 March 2010, 11:01
Joe is right he has got a Estate
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: christomk3gti on 04 March 2010, 15:34
estate's are horrid  :grin:

 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: Wayne on 05 March 2010, 00:00
Quote from: christomk3gti on 04 March 2010, 15:34
estate's are horrid  :grin:

 :rolleyes:

Wrong, some people need the space.  :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: zdebx on 05 March 2010, 23:18
Quote from: christomk3gti on 04 March 2010, 15:34
estate's are horrid  :grin:

 :rolleyes:

When you get married and have 3 kids, you'll change your mind.
Title: Re: Another silly question about wheels...
Post by: boneybradley on 05 March 2010, 23:22
some people are looking at estates for his next project  :lipsrsealed: