tyres on 16" TT mini comps

[fla 9]

As above what tyre size have people used on these to avoid any rubbing? I believe that the offset is 32, but perhaps someone could confirm? A failry big difference from the normal 43 for the VR.

I will be collecting these in the next two weeks but would like to get tyres beforehand.

[Purple Tom 0]

They're a 7 x 16 ET31 wheel. I run 215/40R16 on a 7.5 x 16 ET35 wheel with no rubbing issues at all, the car is down 25mm.

 

215/40R16 is what I would recommend to go on those wheels, providing you're not mega low, in which case you could go with 205/45R16.

 

HTH

[KADVR6 0]

i was running 195/45/16's when i had a set of these alloys,

[fla 9]

ok thanks. Mine is dropped about 35mm. Any pics of your setups guys?

[rumlad 0]

Im running these at the mo, 205/45 16 and im lowered about 40mm (i think). No rubbing at all. I'll take some pics tonight.

[rumlad 0]

 

[bristolbaron 10]

205/45/16 would be the best choice for a vr6.. 195 is lower than standard width which is not recommended.

[fla 9]

thanks Rumlad. I know you said you dont get rubbing but what about with passengers in the back?

[rumlad 0]

Not been on the car long as only finished refurbing them a few weeks ago, so not had a full car yet. They replaced some 17" OZs which had the same offset but were a wider wheel and there was no rubbage with 4 people in the car, and I have even more clearance now with the 16s.

 

What offset are the 17" comps you have on at the mo? Do they rub?

[fla 9]

offset is 32 but the left rear wheel rubs, and i dont really want to roll the arches

[rumlad 0]

Are they an 8J? If so then you would have about an extra half inch clearance as the mini comps are 7J. Should be plenty id have thought.