Author Topic: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub  (Read 2097 times)

Offline gover87

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16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« on: 03 November 2010, 05:32 »
Just bought a mk3 gti, its got mk4 montreals on it with 205/50/16 tyres, it scrubs the outside arch and is very close to the suspension cups, is this coz ov the profile? Was thinkin ov getin sum 15s and lowerin it 60mm wud this be a scrub free idea ;-}

Offline thebassman

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #1 on: 03 November 2010, 06:57 »
You could put some 195/45/16 toyo t1r's on it for £200.
« Last Edit: 03 November 2010, 07:00 by thebassman »

Offline Wayne

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #2 on: 03 November 2010, 08:05 »
Wrong size tyres.

195/45/16 or 205/45/16 or 215/40/16 are the correct sizes.

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #3 on: 03 November 2010, 09:33 »
50 profile is just not right!

There is a tyre size guide up in the info section go read and learn!
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Offline gover87

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16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #4 on: 03 November 2010, 17:30 »
I havent put the wheels on they was on wen i bought it, thinkin ov gettin sum dishd wheels like the ats and ronals but to deer 4me  :-( any cheaper but similar style duz any1 no

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #5 on: 03 November 2010, 17:51 »
You have a full qwerty keyboard at your disposal, please attempt to use it to post in a legible way, and then you may get more help :huh:
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Offline MotorPsycho

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #6 on: 03 November 2010, 18:50 »
Get 195/45s and it'll be fine
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Offline tomScotland mk3GTI

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #7 on: 16 November 2010, 09:10 »
You have a full qwerty keyboard at your disposal, please attempt to use it to post in a legible way, and then you may get more help :huh:

A man after my own heart! Seriously tho, 195's are the way forward here.

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #8 on: 16 November 2010, 10:00 »
Av got 2 205/45/167 sat wrapped up doing nothing if you need some

Offline gover87

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Re: 16" alloys, 205/50/16 tyre scrub
« Reply #9 on: 16 November 2010, 13:55 »
How much m8? Abit strapt 4cash at the mo wi xmas cumin up lol :(