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Title: what size tyres :S
Post by: tom-gardiner on 20 May 2010, 14:54

do these wheels need 205 or 225 tyres, unsure as it gives you both options if you buy themwith tyres :S

it says their 17x8"

i no a stupid question but i havnt a clue  :grin:

thanks in advance for the replys

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: Diamond Hell on 20 May 2010, 15:11

You can fit either.

What's the ratio on the sizes you're being offered?

This would be the /60 or /60 on the end of the 205 or 225.

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: tom-gardiner on 20 May 2010, 15:18

would 205's look stretched?

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: Diamond Hell on 20 May 2010, 15:48

Probably not, although it depends on the ratio width/height of sidewall

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: tom-gardiner on 20 May 2010, 16:01

ok, these are the specifications of the wheel

Size: 17x8.0"
PCD/Offset: 5x100 ET32

what size tyres would you recomend? also would i need/would they look better with spacers if i fitted these to a mk4 golf 1.8t?

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: zdebx on 20 May 2010, 19:10

215/40/17 should be fine, or you can go with 205's...

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: tom-gardiner on 20 May 2010, 22:25

Quote from: zdebx on 20 May 2010, 19:10

215/40/17 should be fine, or you can go with 205's...

cant use 225?

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: zdebx on 20 May 2010, 22:35

Not sure about that. Might be too wide...

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: tom-gardiner on 20 May 2010, 22:46

Quote from: zdebx on 20 May 2010, 22:35

Not sure about that. Might be too wide...

okey thanks ill ring the company and ask.

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: tweed on 21 May 2010, 14:08

I think you would have rubbing problems with 225.

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: ogryzek on 22 May 2010, 14:19

tyrestretch image library :wink: http://www.tyrestretch.com/index.php

Title: Re: what size tyres :S
Post by: hobbiniho on 23 May 2010, 16:43

Quote from: tom-gardiner on 20 May 2010, 22:25

cant use 225?

i had 235/40/17 fitted to my leon and had no problem at all with rubbing issues it was also lowered 40mm, i went for the wider tyres as i had just had my wheels refurbed and didnt want to kerb them, the 235 tyres stick out slightly meanign the wheel is protected