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vwkevgti
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Correct size tyres
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25 April 2012, 15:53 »
Just got some bbs ch reps for the golf but I got them without tyres they are 18" x 8 are they 225/40/zr18 ? Thanks kev
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barrym381
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25 April 2012, 16:05 »
they will do fine
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jamie1989
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25 April 2012, 16:06 »
215 40 18's will be better imo.
Depends on your ride height etc.
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1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)
wretch20vt
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Re: Correct size tyres
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25 April 2012, 16:08 »
Quote from: jamie1989 on 25 April 2012, 16:06
215 40 18's will be better imo.
Depends on your ride height etc.
215/35/18 will look really nice if you slam it.
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jamie1989
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25 April 2012, 16:10 »
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1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)
DubAndDubber
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25 April 2012, 19:27 »
215/40's mate. Look the bizz and keep the gearing spot on
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mcgee9t2
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25 April 2012, 19:38 »
225 should fit, however 215 will give a tiny bit of strech and look better, depends what look your going for tbh
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kaiwei
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25 April 2012, 19:42 »
You're on top of it
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Wayne
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25 April 2012, 21:20 »
215/40's is the better choice but 225/40 will also be fine
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vwkevgti
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26 April 2012, 00:12 »
Thanks for the info just want it to be safe and the speedo to read properly that's all
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