[96jettabink]

Aight im gettin a 16x7.5 wheel. I dont know if I should get 40 or 45 profile. I have H&R coils so im not gonna have any fender gap, but I'm just not sure what to get. Help me out !!! TIA
Kumho ECSTA Supra 712

 

[iwanaleya]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (96jettabink)

45 will help keep your speedo correct as the are the proper plus 2 size. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[collins_tc]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (iwanaleya)

quote:[HR][/HR]45 will help keep your speedo correct as the are the proper plus 2 size. http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif
[HR][/HR]​

Correct, unless you go to 215/40.

T.C.

 

[LostBoyScout]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (collins_tc)

40 if you want it to look good
45 if you really care if you're speedo is exactly on

 

[larkind]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (LostBoyScout)

from what I hear, 45 if you want to save your rims w/potholes

 

[96jettabink]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (larkind)

yea i heard, it possible to do some damage to your rims with 40 profile

 

[pdxvento]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (LostBoyScout)

quote:[HR][/HR]40 if you want it to look good[HR][/HR]​

thats disgusting. of course you are a euro freak, but still, those make your wheels look soo small...

 

[j.Connor]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (pdxvento)

I have 40's on 16 and it makes the ride to rough and makes me drive like a grandma. Plus my gas milage isn't as good. I personally am going to change to 45

 

[BlkjetDTJ]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (LostBoyScout)

how much can the speedo be off w/ 40's? I have toyo proxes 40's and they look http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif http://****************.com/smile/emthup.gif

 

[96jettabink]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (BlkjetDTJ)

you guys have any pics of your rides on 16's with 40 and 45 profile? TIA

 

[nikonratm]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (BlkjetDTJ)

I got 35s on 18s--haha! avoiding potholes is fun, its like driving an autocross course...yippeee!

 

[j.Connor]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (96jettabink)

mines off ~3-4 mph not that bad unless your really picky about apending money

I'll take a pic but they won't be on my car. riddin on stockies until I get suspension

 

[westcoastjay]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (96jettabink)

Hey Man,
I have a 97 GTI and went with 215/40 16's and they are wicked, speedo is correct, better have a stiff suspension or you will rub, no more than 2.5 drop.

 

[Wheel Man]

If VW's are like some other newer cars you can have your spedo recalibrated electronicly, if so someone in your area might have an ecu calibration tool that they could help you with.

 

[2.0lowjetta]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (Wheel Man)

just put 40 series on my porsche 928 wheels, and they look sweet, definetely go with the 40 series.

 

[Metallitubby]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (Wheel Man)

215 40 and 205 45 are VERY close in outer diameter, and are equally as good, but when it comes time to replace them, the 205 45 is gonna be easier to source.

 

[chris98GTI]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (Metallitubby)

205/45-16 is the correct tire application.
The Kumho's are a good choice. I'm going to replace my current set at the end of this week with some new ones.

 

[Don't Have One]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (chris98GTI)

I second the comment on the Kumho's can't beat the quality of the tire for the price. Great in the rain too!

 

[Slapshotnerd]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (96jettabink)

45 will give you close to factory readings on your speedo

 

[All Things Ghetto]

Re: Which Profile should I get?? 40 or 45 (Slapshotnerd)

Yah, what they said...45 will give you a more comfortable ride (a little better than the 40's)...