TexasCorradoVR6 0 Posted November 5, 2003 The Long Beaches being the factory 17" wheels for the Jetta (01 and up i think) The Jettas run on 215tires, but Rados run on 205s? Can you fit them on Corrados, or has anyone tryed? thanks Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 5, 2003 If the rim section is 6.5 to 7", then you can use 205 section but if the rim section is 7.5, then a 215 section tyre is more suitable. I prefer the Santa Monicas myself and they are 7" wide, so I would imagine the Longbeachers are too. Just depends if you buy replicas or originals. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted November 5, 2003 not good info in my opinion Kev. i have 7.5J wide rims and 215's were no good as they catch the arches badly but the 205's i replaced them with are fine and both aspect ratios were the same, 40series on 17's Only a view on my situation and others may differ, however, i feel your sweeping statement is too generalized if you are offering advise Kev! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted November 5, 2003 I suppose it depends on the drop more than anything Chris. I would assume Kev is assuming a standard ride height. Good to hear lots of opinions though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasCorradoVR6 0 Posted November 5, 2003 No- fitting the longbeaches on would be with a 1" drop. Eibachs, whatever. So would the 205's still fit the longbeaches with the drop? Will thanks for all the advice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted November 5, 2003 Chris VR6nos, He probably also meant for comfort (215's will have a thicker sidewall) and better rim protection. Personally, i used to run 215's. thought they were ok til i went to 205's. I'll never go back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dubster82 0 Posted November 5, 2003 TexasCorradoVR6, Stick some 205 side tires on them then slap em on your ride :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris VR6nos 0 Posted November 5, 2003 I think the general consensus of opinion is for the 205's! Long live 205's! Viva la 205! Donde esta la callie de las pharmacias? Una poco Espaniol chicos Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted November 5, 2003 What I was getting at is the 205 tyre can be used on a broad range of rim widths, including the 7.5. But using a 205 on a 7.5" width rim looks a little stretched in my opinion. Hence suggesting a 215 for that size rim. Kev Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leavon 0 Posted November 6, 2003 I run 215/40/17 on 7.5J rim, lowered 30mm with no problems. On full lock when parking there is a tiny bit of rubbing on the plastic inners but it's negligible. I agree that 205s look too stretched and expose too much rim on a 7.5J. They're prone to kerbing enough as it is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasCorradoVR6 0 Posted November 6, 2003 As soon as i get my hands on a set and tyres, i'll put my pics up!! :D I think i'll go with the 205's! :twisted: Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
