TT wheels and tyre size?

[tooch]

Posted this in the tyre thread but I'm guessing most people don't go in there

I'm about to fit up some Audi TT wheels, and just wondering which tyre size to go for, for a GTI with Eibach springs? 215/40/17 or 205/40/17?

Ta

[Smead]

Go the 205's mate

Should look good

Post some pics up when fitted

[noone]

Agreed, 205/40. That's what I ran, pics in my thread.

[tooch]

Thanks guys, I was leaning towards 205.

Will get plenty of pics when I get them fitted up, wish the powder coater would hurry up!

[Smead]

Get the springs OK

[tooch]

Haven't been home yet to check, but will let you know when I see them!

[leitch]

I have the same wheels as you, with 215/40/17s that came off my previous wheels. The TT wheels were half an inch wider than my old wheels, which has helped stretch the tyre out slightly, but the relatively low (for a Polo) et35 offset means I got pretty bad scrubbing on the inside of the arch when coupled with the KWs. I've had to push the arch liner back up inside the arch further, however still get scrubbing on the front if I'm not careful with speedbumps, hit an unseen pothole, or G-out too quickly.

I'll be going 205 rubber as soon as these tyres wear out for sure.

What colour are you going? Your car is silver, yes?