Gibbo 10 Posted December 21, 2014 Ok this is driving me nuts now, I'm looking at buying a set of lenso bsx for my vr, it's on coilovers and I'm torn between 16 or 17, the 16s are 7.5 et25 all round with 195/45 tyres, but the 17s are 7.5 front with 205/40 and the rears are 8.5 with 215/40. Will the 17s give a bit more clearance under the car, I don't mind winding the coilovers up if needed but I want it to 'look' right, I'm unsure of the et of the 17s as rimstyle don't state the et on there site, has anyone else got this setup with the 17s on coilovers? Pics would be great Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon263 0 Posted December 21, 2014 I think the general consensus of opinion would be 16s for 'go' and 17s for 'show'. The standard Speedlines on the Corrado are 6.5 inches wide and are ET43 so fitment is a consideration. Even the 7.5 wide 16s will sit a further 31mm out due to the difference in width and offset and if the 8.5s are also ET25 you can add another 12.5mm to that which I would think could lead to clearance problems. If you could get the BSXs in a higher off-set, say ET 35, they would be a better bet. Check out the off-set calculator at the link below .......... enter the widths manually and alter to off-set figures using the plus and minus buttons and you'll get the resulting difference in fitment. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 10 Posted December 21, 2014 Yeah the et on the 17s is unclear on the website it states that the 17s would fit but im a bit unsure like you sat at 8.5 wide if the et is 25 they'll sit way to far out. I dont really want to buy the 17s and hate them. Lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Declan Sedrick Lehane 10 Posted December 22, 2014 ok another one for you, 9 x 17 ET 28 but, they are 5x112 GRRR. Would they work, maybe get them re drilled? I guess with adapters they will stick out like a Bitc... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted December 23, 2014 Fed up of the ride from my 17" 7J's and have been looking at some 15" 8J's with an ET of 30 - will these fit the unrolled arches of my 16v? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted December 23, 2014 I'd think that's a bit on the wide side but should just about fit. It would be tight. I'd be more concerned about the inner clearance to the suspension though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MZpog 10 Posted December 23, 2014 The cars on coilovers if that makes a difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted December 23, 2014 8in et30 should have no issues. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon263 0 Posted December 23, 2014 With 8 inch, ET30 wheels you will have 6mm less clearance at the back and the face will sit 32mm further out. Standard wheels are 6.5 inches, ET43 Enter all the details of the existing and proposed wheels in the calculator at the link below for an immediate fitment guide. Just enter the widths and use the plus and minus keys to alter the ET for an answer. http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon263 0 Posted December 23, 2014 ok another one for you, 9 x 17 ET 28 but, they are 5x112 GRRR. Would they work, maybe get them re drilled? I guess with adapters they will stick out like a Bitc... Without adapters you will have an extra 31mm for the difference in width plus and extra 15mm for the difference in ET. That's an extra 46mm that the face will sit out. With a 18mm adapter the face will sit 64mm further out. I'd say either is pretty unlikely. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Declan Sedrick Lehane 10 Posted February 25, 2015 What about the following, may have found some nice BBS RS's - they are 16 x 7 (5x112) with an ET of 24. Can these be made to work? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwr vr6 10 Posted March 9, 2015 Standard Porsche twist alloys with adapters to 5x100 I presume these will bolt straight on as I have seen a few pics on here with cars with them on ?? Thanks for any help Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gwr vr6 10 Posted March 23, 2015 Well I've bought some 17 inch 7.5 front 8.5 rear et 35 front 32 rear will be putting in hub centric spacers on also I presume some slight rubbing might occur?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hassan. 10 Posted May 29, 2015 Hi, Im looking to get some BBS RS 16x7j and 16x8j et 35 5x114.3 for my vr. Adapters will push them out another 20mm...will this be enough to clear my brake calipers for 312mm front and 256mm rear vented discs? Thanks in advance! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted June 4, 2015 could someone pls help with the correct / best tire size for my '90 1.8 16v i know it used to run 195*50*15's on the original wheels but would i need a 195*45 to run on the BBS 16"'s i have on it now? thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leon263 0 Posted June 4, 2015 (edited) I'd suggest that you do go for 195.45s on your 16s The photo below shows a 195.45 on a 16x7 on the front of my VR and it's spot on. The rear wheels are 8s and I run 205.45s on them. Edited June 4, 2015 by leon263 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted June 4, 2015 excellent thank you leon :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dervice 10 Posted June 4, 2015 I am going to be fitting some TT comps 17 x 7.5 et32 and have been looking through the forum but still unsure on best tyre size. I know most people on here run the comps with spacers and 205/40/17 and with a few rubbing occurs. they will be on coilovers so whats peoples thoughts on a 195/40 profile? I saw someone on here had them but didnt go into detail.Would it eliminate rubbing or could it cause some issues? Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timbo 0 Posted October 4, 2015 So I recently installed my Bilstein B12 suspension, and now when I get rubbing on the rear when I have passengers in the back. I'm running 7J ET40 17" wheels, which isn't all the extreme, as far as I can make out. The extra "poke" compared to standard should be 3mm for the offset and 6.35mm for the rim width. I guess having the wheel in another 9.35mm might provide enough clearance, but it would still be very tight. It's catching at the rear edge of the arch, for what it's worth. Does this all sound reasonable? i.e. it's weird that I'm getting rubbing, no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grrrrallye 0 Posted January 14, 2016 Anyone know if Borbet A's at 16" will clear Audi TT 312 calipers on a VR? or will i need to go to 17"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARMANN 0 Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Does anyone know if 7.5x17s et48 will fit a VR on coilovers or will I need spacers? I should add that I plan on running 205/40s. Fraser Edited April 3, 2016 by KARMANN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 3, 2016 It's the brakes Fraser they wheels will be fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KARMANN 0 Posted April 3, 2016 (edited) Ok, I'm just trying to work out if I'll be sizing the spacers to clear the coilovers or the brakes Fraser Edited April 3, 2016 by KARMANN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanl82 23 Posted April 3, 2016 I'd say go with 10mm spacers as a minimum, 15 to get a good stance l. Bear in mind standard are et43, so you'll be 5mm further in and have the addition of a further inch due to wheel width. Et35 is spot on for a 7.5" wheel which is what I have mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clumpy1 11 Posted April 3, 2016 Exactly Sean trial fit first though before you buy the spacers because you have massive brakes !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
