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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Bigdunc on 22 November 2010, 18:18

Title: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Bigdunc on 22 November 2010, 18:18

hi guys im looking at some new wheels for my mk2 8v, its been lowered on 40mm springs, currently has 17" alloys on but not sure spec.

Im looking at some Borbet A
7.5x16" or 9x16" or 8x15"

Possible i might go for ATS cups, but im not sure on clearance

They come with choice of Tyres for the 16" (not looked at tyres for the 15" as still early stages)
195x45x16
205x55x16
225x55x16

Can anyone point me in right direction of best size alloys and tyre package to fit a mk2

thanks guys

Title: Re: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Wayne on 23 November 2010, 00:04

195/45/16 :afro:

Title: Re: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Bigdunc on 23 November 2010, 17:36

sorry i meant what size will fit without having to role arches or mod the car to much

Title: Re: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Wayne on 23 November 2010, 21:43

Quote from: Bigdunc on 23 November 2010, 17:36

sorry i meant what size will fit without having to role arches or mod the car to much

15" or 16" is a good all round choice, stick to a 30 / 35 offset and you should be fine.

Title: Re: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Peej1981 on 23 November 2010, 22:01

Quote from: Wayne on 23 November 2010, 21:43

Quote from: Bigdunc on 23 November 2010, 17:36

sorry i meant what size will fit without having to role arches or mod the car to much

15" or 16" is a good all round choice, stick to a 30 / 35 offset and you should be fine.

+++1 on what wayne has said but are you looking for abit of a stretch look??? You will get a little bit of that from 195/45/16. I would also go for 8" wide as this is a good alrounder.

Title: Re: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Mr Blue on 23 November 2010, 22:05

17.5's with 195.45.16 tyre (http://i716.photobucket.com/albums/ww170/golfgti_photos/DSC04912.jpg)

Dont know the offsets sorry. They just about tuck in the arches and no rubbing. very slightly rolled arches.

8x15'' is nice too but i would stay clear of anything in the 9 range.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Bigdunc on 25 November 2010, 22:22

nice one guys, ill look at some 15 or 16 no thicker that 8inc, i noticed the 17" i got atm the tyres are crap they dont grip for Sh*t, soon as u put ya foot down from start front wheels spin loads :(

Title: Re: Wheel sizes?? What will fit
Post by: Mr Blue on 25 November 2010, 23:06

yep cheap tyres are sh1t for grip.

Im a huge fan of 16's on mk2's now :smiley: