PDA

View Full Version : 15 x 8 on a mk2


aliasmk2
19-05-2007, 05:47 PM
Hi I have the chance to put a set of Simmons F15's 15 x 8 onto my car.

I am a bit concerned as to how they will fit under my car which has a 40mm drop
Also a bigger concern is would a 195 x 50 x 15 tyre fit onto such a wide wheel or would I have to get another size tyre to fit & how would that effect my speedo

Cheers Ian
silverMK1
19-05-2007, 10:48 PM
Hi I have the chance to put a set of Simmons F15's 15 x 8 onto my car.

I am a bit concerned as to how they will fit under my car which has a 40mm drop
Also a bigger concern is would a 195 x 50 x 15 tyre fit onto such a wide wheel or would I have to get another size tyre to fit & how would that effect my speedo

Cheers Ian

i would prob go a lil bigger i dont think that they would even go on. maybe a 215 might be the go
evorobin
20-05-2007, 02:08 AM
TBH I reckon 195/45/15 are the go but VR6's use 205/50/15 I think. Don't go over a 205 whatever!
aliasmk2
20-05-2007, 12:02 PM
I think that the 205's would look good & sound like the logical choice, so do you think that will that effect the speedo readout & will the 205 have any scraping on turning or bounce
195 x 45 would look a bit like rubber bands & I like to keep a good side wall profile as I have a lot of rough roads in this area
It is just that this not a really common size wheel & I have'nt heard of anyone running these spec wheels on a golf, so I'm looking for a bit of feedback

Cheers Ian
joshyd-mk2gti
20-05-2007, 12:26 PM
go the 195/50, bit of stretch looks good. less chance of rubbing too.

cant really see in this pic, but these are 195/50 on 15x8 (et18.). looks sick. (your car is red yeh?)
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/05/438886215_234d48467c-2.jpg

195/50 on 15x8
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/05/cosmo_blackchromeLR4-2.jpg

bit more stretch with 195/45 on 15x8
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2007/05/DSC00467-3.jpg
aliasmk2
20-05-2007, 05:53 PM
Pictures speak a 1000 words

Ye Josh my car is red
Those pics say a lot & answered a few questions, the red car has got a mean stance on it. Looks like it would handle like stick with that setup on it

& the 195 x 45 does look a bit extreme in the low profile area for my every day driving, but really look the business on a mk1