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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: xXRobbie98Xx on 14 October 2015, 22:24

Title: Tyre Stretch Dimension Guide
Post by: xXRobbie98Xx on 14 October 2015, 22:24

Okay so the Mk4 GTI has the standard 16" wheels. I believe the tyre dimensions to be 205/55R16.

I want to get 17" wheels with a 205/8" width and stretch the tyres. I would put a 195 width tyre on but to keep the outer diameter the same so that the speedo doesn't read the wrong speed, what sidewall dimension would I need to get. Isn't true that if you stretch a tyre then the sidewall size becomes smaller because your basically pulling the tyre closer to the wheel?

I would also like to know the sidewall size I would need for 17 inch rims if I was just to fit the a normal 205 tyre onto the 8 inch wide rims and keep the outer diameter of the tyre the same as the standard 205/55R16 tyres.

Title: Re: Tyre Stretch Dimension Guide
Post by: barrym381 on 14 October 2015, 22:31

why don't you just stick a set of 18s on it  :smiley: