MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Veee-dubber on August 27, 2013, 06:28:00 pm
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I know this is controversial with a few of you guys so I will make my intentions clear before this turns into a debate :happy2:
New wheels are staggered at 8.5 fronts & 9.5 rears, looking at other mk5's with 9.5J rears I know there is likely to be some scrubbing if I dont stretch the rears.
& plus I think it looks pretty sweet!
Anyway my question is...
What tyre sizes should I go for I don't want daft stretch but want it to be noticeable :happy2:
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A lot of people run 215/35 but it can give abit of a harsh ride. If you don't really care about the ride and want a good looking stretch that's what I'd go for.
Others will say don't stretch them at all!
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225/40 on mine and it never rubs :happy2:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi929.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fad140%2Fjaffa_2010%2Fapril%25202013%2F94f2aab6-f22c-43dd-a32c-394f85d17c5a_zps6a766df6.jpg&hash=daac6d7ac3c8a640865f2a577f2556a11400d568) (http://s929.photobucket.com/user/jaffa_2010/media/april%202013/94f2aab6-f22c-43dd-a32c-394f85d17c5a_zps6a766df6.jpg.html)
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Same all round? on 18's?
Cheers bud!
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215/40/18 on a 8.5 and 225/40/18 on the 9.5
If I was to go lower I'd go 35 profile but then I couldn't get out my driveway!
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Iv gone for 215/40 all round on an 8j and 9j
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I run 215/40 on 8.5j and the stretch is just enough to look lovely :pomppomp:
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I'm running 215/35 and my ride is fine :P
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Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.
Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing
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Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.
Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing
This is exactly what I was running . Looked pretty sweet, and was subtle but still looks cool. Not major stretch and I went quite quick on it :)
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Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.
Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing
This is exactly what I was running . Looked pretty sweet, and was subtle but still looks cool. Not major stretch and I went quite quick on it :)
I have absolutely no intention of slowing down around the bends so I'm gonna go for minimal stretch.. Can't imgaine having a tyre fly of the bead at high speed ends to well :| lol :driver:
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Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.
Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing
This is exactly what I was running . Looked pretty sweet, and was subtle but still looks cool. Not major stretch and I went quite quick on it :)
I have absolutely no intention of slowing down around the bends so I'm gonna go for minimal stretch.. Can't imgaine having a tyre fly of the bead at high speed ends to well :| lol :driver:
HAh yehhh! You'll be cool with that combo then! Tbh I looked at it as more of a good fit than anything else especially if you're gunna chuck it found corners :laugh: woooo