ashley555 0 Posted March 22, 2009 Any pics or advice Was going with 205/40 but not many decent makes do them. Tempted by 195/45 as cheaper and more choice. Done some searching on e38, tyrestretch.com etc. 45's seem ok on a golf mk3 but look to big on a mk2 :shrug: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley555 0 Posted March 22, 2009 guess 215/40/16 also an option Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted March 22, 2009 I have the same dilema, theres loads of pics on vortex with all the different combos you have mentioned. Also try google as it brings up a few examples too ANyway heres 205/40's on an 8 x 16 although they are falken 512's which are known to be narrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley555 0 Posted March 23, 2009 cheers zak, you def the man for tyre/wheel combo questions. Those 205's look 8) Just a bit worried to 8) for a daily. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted March 23, 2009 those falken 512's are narrow more like a 195/40/16 so i dont think they are reprasentative of the average 205/40/16. heres some 195/45/16's on an 8 but im not sure what the tyre is. The tyre brand and model makes a big difference as they vary so much within the same size. If you havent had a look check vortex, you'll get loads of info on there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley555 0 Posted March 24, 2009 yep spent a while on vortex. Couldn't get over the look of the falkens in 205/40 so gone that route. cheap as chips from tyre traders Should be able to run pretty low :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley555 0 Posted March 25, 2009 Tyre traders called to say falken out of stock of the 205/40's so back to the drawing board! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted March 25, 2009 thats a shame, i think 205/40/16's is the size to go for. Ive got a set of 195/40/16 sp9000's to go on mine but i may well regret it when they are on. I should have the tyres mounted on the wheels on Sunday so i'll let you know how i get on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley555 0 Posted March 25, 2009 Done some phoning around local places. one has four at another branch that there transferring over. £185 for falkens 205/40' fitted :D getting them on monday so will sort some pics out then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zak 0 Posted March 25, 2009 sweet, what wheels Have you got? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley555 0 Posted March 25, 2009 have a look at ebay 280324552928 .Gen splits but not bbs's, adaptors should be here anyday. my mk1 is the love of my life. rado was supposed to be kept standard as a daily but get carried away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
