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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: braderz on 03 April 2010, 09:10

Title: tyre size
Post by: braderz on 03 April 2010, 09:10

im looking at getting some alloys (17's) and just want to know what tyres i would need for them, ive only got standard 15 alloys atm but have no idea how these tyre sizes work!!

Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: Cacwn Tew on 03 April 2010, 10:12

Follow the below chart, they say for the best result be within 2%.
I would say you are looking at 225/45 on 17" alloys

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: Wazzzer on 03 April 2010, 10:49

or 215, it doesn't really make that much difference TBH

Title: Re: tyre size
Post by: braderz on 03 April 2010, 11:03

cheers guys gives me an idea what ive gotta look for