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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: malco on 18 November 2008, 14:58

Title: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
Post by: malco on 18 November 2008, 14:58

Right, I know there's been plenty of tyre questions posted but on searching I can't find a definitive answer.

I've got a 98R GTI 8v with the stock 9 spoke alloys and it's currently got 205/50's on it. My question is:

Can I run 195/50's on it? They are around £30 cheaper per corner!

Title: Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
Post by: ace on 18 November 2008, 14:59

yes, im sure theres some members running 195's on standard gti rims.

Title: Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
Post by: boneybradley on 18 November 2008, 15:06

Like me....and all is fine

Title: Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
Post by: Wayne on 18 November 2008, 15:07

Mine was on 205/50 and I have switched to 195/50 with no issues gives you loads more room in the arch.

Title: Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
Post by: malco on 18 November 2008, 16:06

Cool, cheers folks!  :smiley:

Title: Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
Post by: malco on 19 November 2008, 11:09

Tyres are going to have to wait a month now as have just had to have the exhaust replaced from the Cat back.

Ouch.  :sad: