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Title: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: markmarky0 on 07 January 2007, 18:40

Hi im quite new to car modifying and just wondering what size alloy wheels and tires are best ?
Im looking for wheels that will help to improve handling, any links to shops etc would be of great help
thanks

Markmarky0

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Neaty on 07 January 2007, 19:05

15 inch are regarded as being the best in terms of handing and quite possibly looks too for a mark 2.
 width wise, any larger than 7 inch wil require arch work to accomodate them/

Tyre wise, 195 50 15's pirellis is what I have on my BBS RA's at the moment and 195 45 15 toyo proxes on my G60 steels.

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Golf8vGti on 07 January 2007, 19:09

I have toyo proxes on my bbs ra's and must say there a good tyre 195/50/r15's the only problem is they dont last very long   :sad:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: rubjonny on 08 January 2007, 09:27

toyo proxes t1rs last a bit longer than the t1s, and apparently have more grip too :)

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: markmarky0 on 08 January 2007, 13:17

thanks for your help i think 15 inch bbs will be my choice after looking on some websites.
trying to keep tht golf classy look  :cool:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: markmarky0 on 08 January 2007, 13:22

P.s. if anyone has any useful links please post as i want to get the right look

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: 8vRicey on 08 January 2007, 16:12

My sig pic is 15" BBS RA's, if it helps.
If not i'll get my coat !  :laugh:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Adam_C on 08 January 2007, 17:15

ive got 15" Azev A's with 195 45 15 Kumho tyres, i heard good things about the Toyo proxes which is what ill be getting next.

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Neaty on 08 January 2007, 17:16

Quote from: Adam_C on 08 January 2007, 17:15

ive got 15" Azev A's with 195 45 15 Kumho tyres, i heard good things about the Toyo proxes which is what ill be getting next.

i'll let you know what mine are like when i get to use them  :wink:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Uruk Hai on 08 January 2007, 17:45

According to this -  http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalcold.html      the best size for a 15 inch rim is 195/50 R15 and the best tryes I've ever used are Goodyear Eagle F1's

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: markmarky0 on 08 January 2007, 20:45

ok adam let me know how it goes, and im deffinetly going for 195/50/15 size wise
possibly toyo or f'1's not quite decided yet

something tht looks like these would be good: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BBS-RS-8-5J-SPLIT-RIM-WHEELS-VW-GOLF-GTI-G60-BMW-E30_W0QQitemZ300065401328QQihZ020QQcategoryZ14771QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Neaty on 08 January 2007, 20:55

cant go far wrong with those mate  :cool:

although to be honest I would go for 45 tyre profile

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: markmarky0 on 08 January 2007, 21:01

nice idea, cheers mate  :cool:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: 8vRicey on 08 January 2007, 21:47

surely the 108pcd is wrong for the mk2 golf ???  :huh:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Neaty on 08 January 2007, 22:33

Quote from: 8vRicey on 08 January 2007, 21:47

surely the 108pcd is wrong for the mk2 golf ???  :huh:

well spotted, didnt notice that.

need to be 4x100 pcd mate

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: 8vRicey on 09 January 2007, 08:16

Quote from: Neaty on 08 January 2007, 22:33

Quote from: 8vRicey on 08 January 2007, 21:47

surely the 108pcd is wrong for the mk2 golf ???  :huh:

well spotted, didnt notice that.

need to be 4x100 pcd mate

Nice wheels though!!  :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: Neaty on 09 January 2007, 16:48

very very nice  :cool:

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: markmarky0 on 09 January 2007, 20:11

shame they dnt fit, ill keep searching and hopefully get some pics on here once i fit them
got my eye on a couple of sets  :rolleyes:

happy motoring !

Title: Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
Post by: kittie on 09 January 2007, 21:00

Those wheels were lovely, shame they arne't a fit.

I've got 195/50/15s on my car with Yoko A539 I think thats the right numbers!

I wasn't too sure about them at first, but as they were all the place had in and my tyres were barely legal I didn't have much choice.

But what can I say, I've so far found them to be excellent!

And they weren't expensive at all  :wink: