what size tyres??

[stevef182 0]

i need some new rubber for my 17'' borbet As. theyre 7.5'' wide and one garage told me i could have either 205/40/17s or 215/40/17s but another said that the 205s would be too narrow for a 7.5 inch wide wheel and would not be possible!

 

any suggestion on what would be best as dont want to waste the money as we all know, tyres aint cheap!

[stevef182 0]

anyone?

[RS VR6 0]

The 205's will be just fine. That shop is lame.

 

205 40 17 on 17x7.5.

[alex303 0]

2nd what RS VR6 said the 205's will be fine, sounds like the garage is just being a bit over cautious!

[praise b the LOweReD 0]

i have 185 40 16 over mine.. urs are 17s though arent they ?

 

205 will fly over.. i have 215 on my 9s

[Tekara 0]

Another 205 user on 16x7.5's, only a slight stretch which means you loose a little of the tires rim protection.

[stevef182 0]

thats what i kinda thought, but this guy was so sure, he said theyre was no way it would fit so i thought id check..thanks all!! RS VR6, i want some of ur rims!!! they are my dream wheels!

[Rob Heath 0]

Go for 205. You wont get any rubbing with them

[Matty Newquay 0]

i also have 205 7.5 17inch and 215 on rear dropped into arch!

[too hot 0]

Hey this may help,it`s a pic of a 205 and a 215 side by side,both are x40 x17.It shows the difference in width between the two.Hope this helps :?:

[stevef182 0]

so having establisehd that 205 and 215s are both an option what would everyone recommend..considering the car is - 80mm???

[GTi.Si 0]

Go for 205's if the car is that low. I had 205/40 16's on my 9's and they were fine. Just don't get to close to curbs!

[praise b the LOweReD 0]

here here hard work parking.. i get taxis to the curb to protect mine

[gradeAfailure 0]

Steve, 205s... :)

[stevef182 0]

gradeAfailure, i cant believe i never realised this was you dave! :shock:

[gradeAfailure 0]

Hahah, i sneak like stealth ninja these days... ;)