Re: 16x7.5 rims on SII

[John Van Vuren <jigger@wirural.net>]

Hmm...  I thought 195/60/14 WAS the stock size...  I figured they were
rubbing because the offset was a little different.  I've had 195's on my
GTi, pickup, Jetta, etc with no problems whatsoever (they aren't lowered
though).
Anyways, I just got back inside from removing the front mudflaps.  Now
they don't rub, even under hard cornering.  So I guess my problem is
solved.  Thanks to all who contributed.

John

'87 16v Scirocco
'86 GTi
'85 Jetta diesel
'82 diesel pickup
'69 baja Beetle


Iain Mannix wrote:
> 
> The 195/60 is bigger than stock - taller.  A better size would be 195/55
> or 205/55 - the sidewall of a 195/60 is 117mm, 195/55 is 107.25, 205/55 is
> 112.75.  I know it does not sound like much, but the 4.25mm difference
> between a 205/55 and 195/60 is enough to make it rub.  195/60 will fit on
> some stock cars.  205/55-14 fits fine on a lowered car, had several sets.
> With a 16" wheel and 205/45 tire, the overall height is roughly 23.2",
> while a 195/60-14 has an overall height of about 23.2 also - more
> backspace can put that under a car.  I think my math is right!:).
> Basically, you have to put the same thought into a 195/60 as you would a
> 205/45-16.  Sorry to say that chances are, you'll have to flare fenders a
> bit or get new tires.  I'd go for new tires, get the gearing back.
> Flaring the fenders is easy - put a bat between the tire and fender,
> slightly bend the fender outward.  Roll the inner lip, too, a mallet can
> work.  Best of luck!
> 
> Mannix(see if you can buy new tires/trade in the ones you have because
> they're "wrong," maybe it'd work)
>
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