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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: stainesy on 28 August 2012, 14:10
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Ok I'm asking this here as I will get better responses and more of them plus it does not relate to a car in general.
I have a set of 15" 8j wheels with and offset of ET20 front and rear.
It's going to be tight on the arches so I am going to want some tyre stretch but still needs to be safe to use as a daily driver.
What size tyres do I fit? Iv had a look at tyre stretch.com but they all look pretty muc the same to me.
Would like advice from people that have experiance with this that I know and trust. :wink:
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195/40/15
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195/40/15
(http://tyrestretch.com/albums/8_195_40_R16/8_195_40_R16_TOYO_PROXY_T1R.jpg)
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Iv just been quoted a very good price on a set of 185 55 15's
Any good?
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If im correct in saying I don't think that will give you loads of stretch because of the size of the tyre wall, someone may say different thou...
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i am now booked into the place i got the wheels from on thursday to have 185 45 15,s put on my 8j wheels.
nankangs. can only afford to have 2 done this week tho but at least that will give me wheels to use to get the arches right.
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My 195/40/16 on my 8j gives better stretch than my 195/45/16 on my 9j.
Trust me 195/40/15
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My 195/40/16 on my 8j gives better stretch than my 195/45/16 on my 9j.
Trust me 195/40/15
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Nankangs.... id think otherwise mate..
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Yh toyo t1rs are dirt cheap and better then nankangs
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Nankangs.... id think otherwise mate..
This. You've already said that you want it safe as a daily driver....in that case don't fit Ditch Finders :wink:
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ah right sweet cheers for the heads up. so these then?
would rather 45s as i still want to be able to get over ramps :grin:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyo-Proxes-T1R-195-45-15-Tyres-1954515-78V-195-45-15-x2-/200764576774?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&fits=Tyre%20Width%3A195%7CAspect%20Ratio%3A45%7CDiameter%3A15&hash=item2ebe805406&_uhb=1
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Yh, that eBay shop is where I got mine from, :afro: they grip well :cool:
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That's what I got on my gti. Great tyre
But bit soft for high bhp cars so you'll be fine :grin:
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sweet cheers fellaaaaaaaaaaaas :grin:
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im running 195/45 rears, 175/55 fronts (but this is purely for looks) think il be changing my winters to nice big tyres :)
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Nankang's are crap, have to be the worst tyres I have ever used.
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yeah have heard that alot in the last few hours. will be going for the toyos now. :wink:
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This. You've already said that you want it safe as a daily driver....in that case don't fit Ditch Finders :wink:
If he wanted a safe daily driver, he wouldn't be fitting f**king stupid stretched tyres...period.
Tyres are approved to fit certain sized wheels for a reason.
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This. You've already said that you want it safe as a daily driver....in that case don't fit Ditch Finders :wink:
If he wanted a safe daily driver, he wouldn't be fitting f**king stupid stretched tyres...period.
Tyres are approved to fit certain sized wheels for a reason.
He does have a point and how does this work at m.o.t time?
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aslong as its not stupid stretch like 165/50 on an 8j then mot will be ok. nothing illegal about stretch, just some police dont like it.
iv gone through mots with 165/40 on a 7j fine.
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aslong as its not stupid stretch like 165/50 on an 8j then mot will be ok. nothing illegal about stretch, just some police dont like it.
iv gone through mots with 165/40 on a 7j fine.
It shouldn't be like that.
The manufacturer lists the appropriate widths of wheel for a given tyre in a given size...outwith that, it's not type approved...and for a reason.
If the manufacturer doesn't state it's compatible...it's for a reason.
Stretched tyres are a stupid fashion that should be banned.
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its what you choose man! i run them because no way id get normal tyres under my arches anymore.
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its what you choose man! i run them because no way id get normal tyres under my arches anymore.
And that's fine...
But people take it to the extreme...tyres overheat and de-laminate because there are forces in planes not designed to take load, accidents ensue...and innocent people may get hurt as a result.
It's the most stupid fashion ever to his VW modifying...stupid verging on dangerous.
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i agree with you there.
seen a photo on facebook yesterday of this...
this is dangerous to me!...
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/289231_2455723231855_1739523067_o.jpg)
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i agree with you there.
seen a photo on facebook yesterday of this...
this is dangerous to me!...
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/289231_2455723231855_1739523067_o.jpg)
LOL That is the most stupid thing I've seen in ages.
How can people think that looks good?
That looks sh!t...to the point of laughing out loud at them.
Meh :rolleyes:
Another thing:
How anyone can tell me they are interested in making their car handle well, yet run stretched tyres, amazes me.
Almost as stupid as claiming they want their FWD car to handle better whilst fitting wider rear wheels.
Usually with stretched tyres! :rolleyes:
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Picture wasn't taken this year though as the garden is not under 3 foot of water....
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Tbh im not after stretch for looks or to be cool. It's so I can fit my 8j wheels without running.
That's why I'm going for 195 tyres as it isn't alot of stretch
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just done a quick test fit of the wheels. its a mk3 really. its just a special one :lipsrsealed: :grin:
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/wheeltest4.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/wheeltest3.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/wheeltest2.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/wheeltest1.jpg)
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i like them!!! colour goes well with the red!
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i like them!!! colour goes well with the red!
cheers yeah i like them aswell. alot of people dont but i think the blue works with the red.
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Lookin sweet!
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How about some graphics down the side?
(http://www.batman-superman.com/superman/img/animatedsupes.gif)
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thats an idea. replace the vw badge in the grill with the superman logo :laugh:
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Personally I think the wheels really suit it, can't wait to see them on it for real!!
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Love it mate!!! :cool:
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Looks great!, quality wheels and a really nice car... :cool:
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Ok just had couple of tyres put on.
Could only afford 2 this week. Was abit worried about the stretch of 185 45 tyres on 8j wheels but they look awesome and to to bad. I like the way the rim pokes abit
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/212E9242-87D8-4026-8F3D-3B1411DA0EE4-4382-000001C5680C615F.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/7E17969B-7E2E-4826-842D-64545D8BD13F-4382-000001C578114A88.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/98B61263-C9B8-4487-87D3-4386C81B452A-4382-000001C5956D0C01.jpg)
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You said Stretched!!1 I see no stretch!! :wink:
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Looking good mate :smiley:
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You said Stretched!!1 I see no stretch!! :wink:
Well I thought a 185 45 on an 8j would have more of a stretch but I'm happy with this. The rims poke and it's safe. I did end up getting the nankangs in the end as the bloke had already ordered them and had them shipped for me plus my car ain't fast enough to worry about sliding. It's running a set of 4 165 nankangs at the mo and they seem ok for the type of driving I do in this. Plus a cant complain at £100 for 2 tyres fitted and balanced really.
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They look good, just right! Now don't kerb them :D
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Any car can slide off the road :laugh:
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Yeah I no iv had nankangs loads of times and never had an issue with them. :undecided:
Even pushed my 165 stretched nankangs hard round a few corners today in the wet to see if they slide and they gripped pretty well in the wet.
They will do for now. I drive this like an old man as I don't want to break it.
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185 45's worked out perfectly although it's very close on the rear and the bloody grub screw on my coilys at the rear won't undo :angry:
Took me ages to figure out what the clonking sound on the rear was till I figured out the wheel bolts are to long and hitting something inside the drum.
Little taster for all my mk3 chums. :grin:
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/F196EF1E-8EA9-400C-977C-B1A3AA35962B-842-000000E7F737799A.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/A63D7815-7681-4A0B-B517-6566269B2C0A-842-000000E7DC0D16FD.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/3178AECB-5C78-4159-A6DC-F9D6122A5E5C-842-000000E7C5F7B289.jpg)
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Have to say, that looks excellent mate, well done!
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Only just caught up with this... jealous much? Well done mate :tongue: :cool:
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And the finished result. Cheers for the tyre choice help fellaaaaaas :grin:
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/25A3C28B-1BDC-412C-92AE-DC1C29592EE9-5704-000002CF886350C2.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/D8D2E3D9-905E-4827-B8B8-0320D71599EA-5704-000002CFAF91C644.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/B5432175-FD21-43BC-8DCF-542B7DA7A38B-5704-000002CF97A5F60F.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/1602799D-CFF9-40FF-9DE9-82A4E91CD862-5704-000002CFA1528E3E.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/94761ACA-5F08-4718-AE71-573353255091-5704-000002CFA821CDC7.jpg)
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Looking just a bit minty! :wink:
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mate good choice with the wheel change soooooo much better than the gold (i was wrong about them lol),and that is a rather nice car you got there ,should be looking at a new one myself saturday hopefully
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Cheers guys I no its abit cheeky me still posting this in the mk3 section but you guys followed this from the day I decided to get a new mk3 then on the spur of the moment bought the Jetta. Thought it only fair I kept you all up to date on it :grin:
What car you getting mate?
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That jetta is so cool its painful.......now get back in the mk2 section...... :grin:
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:grin:
I don't want to leave :cry: :grin:
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Be gone allready :grin:
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well if i do get it i wont be in this section asking for advice anymore lol(just to add a big thank for all your help over last few years everyone) ,only popping in like yourself,to say hello to everyone