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Offline malco

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MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
« 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!

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Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
« Reply #1 on: 18 November 2008, 14:59 »
yes, im sure theres some members running 195's on standard gti rims.
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Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
« Reply #2 on: 18 November 2008, 15:06 »
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Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
« Reply #4 on: 18 November 2008, 16:06 »
Cool, cheers folks!  :smiley:
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Re: MkIII GTI 8v 98R Tyre Question
« Reply #5 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:
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