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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: boneybradley on 24 March 2013, 19:02

Title: tyre size opinions 215/40 to 195/45 on anni rims
Post by: boneybradley on 24 March 2013, 19:02

I am needing to change a couple of tryes (due to having big pile of shi7e ditch finders fitted) and I am wondering if I should down size to 195/45x16 or maybe 205's

Current size is 215/40x16 and I also want to space the wheels a bit and keeping the o.e size means rubbing or arch rolling (both of which I don't want!) and I didn't need my arches touching on my old low mk3 as I went for slimmer/squarer walled tyres

Does anyone have a pic of 195/45's fitted with or without spacers?

Title: Re: tyre size opinions 215/40 to 195/45 on anni rims
Post by: Khare on 24 March 2013, 19:35

I'd stay original mate. When I bought my 16" Team Dynamics I had the choice of 215, 205 and 195, and 215 I think was just a better choice in the end. After all, it's a bigger footprint on the tarmac.

Title: Re: tyre size opinions 215/40 to 195/45 on anni rims
Post by: Screech16v on 24 March 2013, 21:15

Not anni wheels but 6.5 rx  195 45    25mm spacers front and 20mm back

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo1026.jpg)

(http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa478/screech16v/Photo1127.jpg)

Title: Re: tyre size opinions 215/40 to 195/45 on anni rims
Post by: tweed on 24 March 2013, 22:55

Not everyone drives to the limit of grip  :wink:

Moving to 45 won't do any favours

A 205/40 tyre will give more room than a 195/45 tyre

Title: Re: tyre size opinions 215/40 to 195/45 on anni rims
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 24 March 2013, 23:55

I run 205/45/16 on 7j BBS RX rims  with the suspension down about 40mm and theyve never once rubbed.