SteveRobb 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Sorry to those of you have posted before on similar subjects but I need a definitive answer before I purchase. Will a set of 215 (on front) 225 (on rear) x 45 x 17" fit on a VR6 with a 30mm drop. They have come off a mk 4 golf and are 5 x 100 pcd with an offset of 35. I have heard conflicting stories of 17" wheels rubbing etc and these ones do seem a little wider at the rear than a standard 205 width??? Thanks Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted July 19, 2005 205/40/17's would be a safe bet... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Your suggested sizes are just too big. I've tried the 45's and the 215's and just a chew on cos the arches will definately catch and probably scuff the inner arches. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 19, 2005 Rubbing aside, consider this:- Size - Sidewall - Radius - Diameter - Circumference - Revs/Mile - Difference 205/50-15 - 4.0in - 11.5in - 23.1in - 72.5in - 874 - 0.0% 215/45-17 - 3.8in - 12.3in - 24.6in - 77.3in - 819 - 6.7% 225/45-17 - 4.0in - 12.5in - 25.0in - 78.5in - 808 - 8.2% 45 profiles are going to rub big time if you lower, not mention making the speedo inaccurate and slowing the car down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted July 19, 2005 Where's the 205/40/17 comparrison then Kevin? Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted July 19, 2005 He didn't ask about 205/40 17 so I didn't include it But just for you:- Size - Sidewall - Radius - Diameter - Circumference - Revs/Mile - Difference 205/50-15 - 4.0in - 11.5in - 23.1in - 72.5in - 874 - 0.0% 205/40-17 - 3.2in - 11.7in - 23.5in - 73.7in - 860 - 1.7% Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites