[I am Jack's VR6]

I bought some OZ Polaris {17 x 8} off of eBay that I am picking up on Sunday.
I should also be getting my new coilovers today.
What size tires should I be using? 205 or 215/40/17? I've heard that I might need some spacers in the rear to clear the coilovers. What size should I be looking for and where is a good place to pick them up?
Sorry about the 20 questions...

 

[K9jetta]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

gti or jetta?
if you're a 2.0 jetta (like me) you may need to do some massaging because i've heard anything larger than a 7" wide wheel will rub, even with 205's...if you're a vr6 i think you'll be ok...sorry i couldn't be of more assistance...

 

[I am Jack's VR6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (K9jetta)

I have a GTI VR6
Could I fit the 215's or should I just stick with 205?
What would be the major difference? It's only 10mm

 

[I am Jack's VR6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

cant get tires until someone helps me

 

[Guest]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

stretch the 205's. 17x8 is a wide and will rub a little.. 215's will mos def rub.
unless you wanna start fuxin' with your fenders and shiet.


[Modified by Majik6, 12:14 PM 2-13-2002]

 

[SoCo4Fun]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

Ive got 17" OZ Racing F1 Cups and Im running 215/40s Im installing my H&R Cupkit on Sat. Ill let you know if they fit on SAt night.

 

[I am Jack's VR6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (Majik6)

quote:[HR][/HR]stretch the 205's. 17x8 is a wide and will rub a little.. 215's will mos def rub.
unless you wanna start fuxin' with your fenders and shiet.

[Modified by Majik6, 12:14 PM 2-13-2002][HR][/HR]​

Do they just rub in the rear? I'm not planning on dropping my car too much. I just want to get it down so the control arms are parallel with the ground {M this 1 said this was a good setup}. I'm thinking I might need some spacers back there anyway so why not go for the tires that fit...
Yeah, no?


[Modified by I am Jack's VR6, 3:00 PM 2-13-2002]

 

[I am Jack's VR6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (SoCo4Fun)

quote:[HR][/HR]Ive got 17" OZ Racing F1 Cups and Im running 215/40s Im installing my H&R Cupkit on Sat. Ill let you know if they fit on SAt night.

[HR][/HR]​

Right on! Let me know. Are the F1's 17x8?

 

[K9jetta]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

quote:[HR][/HR]
Right on! Let me know. Are the F1's 17x8?[HR][/HR]​

i've got the F1 cups in 17" and they are 7" wide...

 

[vagvr6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (K9jetta)

use the proper tire size, either 215/40s or 215/30s, the 30s would rub less

 

[SoCo4Fun]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (vagvr6)

they are 7" wide but itll be a good point of comparison.

 

[I am Jack's VR6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (vagvr6)

quote:[HR][/HR]use the proper tire size, either 215/40s or 215/30s, the 30s would rub less[HR][/HR]​

With 30s I would have 4 bent rims. I think I'll go with some spacers and the 215/40/17.
What size of wheel spacers should I get for the rear? 5mm? 8mm?

 

[I am Jack's VR6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (SoCo4Fun)

quote:[HR][/HR]they are 7" wide but itll be a good point of comparison.[HR][/HR]​

Keep me posted!

 

[SoCo4Fun]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

Will do. Ill get detailed pics SAt. night.

 

[TigerII]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (K9jetta)

quote:[HR][/HR]gti or jetta?
if you're a 2.0 jetta (like me) you may need to do some massaging because i've heard anything larger than a 7" wide wheel will rub, even with 205's...if you're a vr6 i think you'll be ok...sorry i couldn't be of more assistance...[HR][/HR]​

My GL has 16 X 7.5 rims with 215/45/16 on them and I do not have rubbing issues. My car is lowered too with the back flush with the fender.

 

[K9jetta]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (TigerII)

quote:[HR][/HR]gti or jetta?
if you're a 2.0 jetta (like me) you may need to do some massaging because i've heard anything larger than a 7" wide wheel will rub, even with 205's...if you're a vr6 i think you'll be ok...sorry i couldn't be of more assistance...
My GL has 16 X 7.5 rims with 215/45/16 on them and I do not have rubbing issues. My car is lowered too with the back flush with the fender.[HR][/HR]​

ooops! maybe i should have clarified myself...i meant 17x7...16x17.5 is no problem! good catch!

 

[vagvr6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

quote:[HR][/HR]
With 30s I would have 4 bent rims. I think I'll go with some spacers and the 215/40/17.
What size of wheel spacers should I get for the rear? 5mm? 8mm?[HR][/HR]​

err, I meant to say 35

 

[I am Jack's VR6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (vagvr6)

quote:[HR][/HR]err, I meant to say 35

[HR][/HR]​

I just can't see going any less that 40

 

[Lexi]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (I am Jack's VR6)

I had 205/40/17's on the front and replaced them with 215's. No rubbing and I like them better ..... 205's give a really harsh ride.

 

[vagvr6]

Re: Picking up new OZ's on Sunday! (Lexi)

I have 205/4516s on my 16X7.5 F1 cups, think 215s would work better on that? my friend said if I did put 215s on it then I'd have to drop it to a 215/40...dunno if too many people make 215/40 in 16s