Re: Plus sizing on 2000 Jetta GLS VR6 (teutone72)
quote:[HR][/HR]Can anybody tell me if a 225/50/16 tire will fit on the stock wheels "Le Castellet" 16x6.5. Current stock tires 205/55/16
I have already lowered the car by ca. 1.5" with Neuspeed Sport Lowering Springs/Bilsteins I am concerned about the 225 tire width on the 6.5 rim AND the fact that the car is lower
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I just installed a set of 225/50-16 Dunlop SP8000's on my 16x6.5" Jetta Wolfsburg BBS wheels. A 225/50-16 is
rated for use on a 6.0" to 8.0" rim width and while they do look a little pinched, the improvement in ride and
handling over the stock 205/55-16 Michelins is phenominal, and i don't use that term lightly ! I'm sure most
of the improvement is because the SP8000 is a serious performance tire with much stiffer sidewalls and much
grippier compound, but the extra 1½" of contact patch width also contributes to the vast improvement.
Seeing as how the factory Sport Package uses 225/45-17 tires on 7" wide wheels a 225/50-16 wouldn't cause
any rubbing issues, no more so than the stock 17" setup. Here's some pics that show the difference in contact
patch width and a good view of how much the sidewalls are pinched on a 6½" rim. They're a little more pinched
than i'd like, but still within acceptable range for that size tire and it sure looks a lot better than the stock tires
did !! Here's a couple of threads where i talk about the new setup.......
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=163915
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=163903
[Modified by RandyWalters, 5:58 AM 12-21-2001]