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Fitting 'Long Beaches' on a C?

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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?

 

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Will

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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