tyres quick question

[xionsolaris]

My golf gti 16v currently has 205/50/16 tyres on now can I replace them with 215/40/16 ive checked autodata that seems the correct size and a lower profile tyre would it help lowering as there would be more clearance.

[thai-wronghorse]

205/45/16 or 215/40/16 are the OE sizes and give you more clearance than what you have which are too big anyway.

[xionsolaris]

The rim is apparently off a toyota celica and has those stupid jap metal valves. I take it I can just fit those tyres and they would be fine and fit no problem on that rim

[Wayne]

You can also use 195/45/16 but I would check the offset if they are non veg.

[Screech16v]

You can also use 195/45/16 but I would check the offset if they are non veg.

I agree with wayne,check offset if you have salad or meat wheels.

[thai-wronghorse]

Ive always fancied some Corvette salad spinners. 

[Screech16v]

That would be salad shooters mr wronghouse 

[andy_k]

Also check wheel clearance against the front calipers - the GTi ones have a habit of fouling.

[xionsolaris]

I have taken a picture of the wheel would anyone be able to identify it so I can find the offset and work out the best tyre size for my car please

[thai-wronghorse]

They look a bit like my BBS RX - replicas maybe?
Whip one off and check for any size & ET stampings on the inner face of the wheel.