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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Si on 13 August 2005, 18:24

Title: Stretched tyres
Post by: Si on 13 August 2005, 18:24: Hello, im looking at buying a set of second hand ATS Cups (8.5 x 14), the tyres on the wheels are 195/40/14, giving the stretched tyre look, can somebody please tell me if this is illegal and will pass an MOT? What are the rules for the MOT because i dont want anymore hassle from the boys in blue?!!!
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Title: Re: Stretched tyres
Post by: knobby on 13 August 2005, 18:34: Don't think its illegal, I'm running a stretched look. To be honest the tyre place i go to wouldnt fit them if it was illegal, the tyres fit and you still have the same amount of tread on the road as a normal tyre, well nearly so cant really see a problem.

Knobby.
Title: Re: Stretched tyres
Post by: Si on 13 August 2005, 18:39: The main thing im worried about is that it looks like the tyre bead doesnt form a tight seal and ive got a lead foot and if i take a round about at speed it might break the bead?
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Title: Re: Stretched tyres
Post by: knobby on 13 August 2005, 18:44: Im running 16x9's with a 215/45/16 tyres, i push it hard round abouts and fast corners and it just sticks to the road. Picture below gives you an idea.

(http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b185/kn0bby/Image075.jpg)
Title: Re: Stretched tyres
Post by: Si on 13 August 2005, 18:53: Ok, next question....
How much are Second-hand ATS Cups 8.5 x 14 with Toyo Tyres in average condition worth?
I can get them for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£280ish for 4? is that reasonable?
Title: Re: Stretched tyres
Post by: knobby on 13 August 2005, 18:57: There are a couple of sets on ebay..

Tyres have got to be between 60-70 a pop.. depends on condition.. I brought my B2's for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£100 on ebay.. but they needed a refurb!.

Knobby!
Title: Re: Stretched tyres
Post by: rowlers on 13 August 2005, 19:20: I bought some 7*15 ATS Cups off german ebay for Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£28!!! It was Ãƒâ€šÃ‚£70 for shipping though!!

Need tidied but no kerbing or anything!