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Offline markmarky0

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Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« 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

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Offline Neaty

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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #2 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:
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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #3 on: 08 January 2007, 09:27 »
toyo proxes t1rs last a bit longer than the t1s, and apparently have more grip too :)
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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #4 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:
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Offline markmarky0

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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #5 on: 08 January 2007, 13:22 »
P.s. if anyone has any useful links please post as i want to get the right look
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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #6 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:
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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #8 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:
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Re: Vw golf mk2 8v Wheel Sizes
« Reply #9 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
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