rims question and vibrations

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

Step,
  17" wheels most likely mean you have a 40-series tire...or shorter.  With this short sidewall, you cannot expect much in the way of impact resistance.
 Vibration with aftermarket wheels?  Usually caused by a wheel that is not centered on the hub.  I'll bet you don't have hub-centering rings....if not, get them.
 I personally wouldn't go any larger than 15" diameter wheels.  Even then, with 50-series tires, you can break a wheel all too easily if you hit something on the road.  
BTDT with my 195/50-15 pieces.
You pays your money and you takes your chances........
Larry
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Stefan P 
  To: Scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
  Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 6:30 AM
  Subject: rims question and vibrations



  what is the size rims that you ppl have on your roccos and what size do u 
  recomend? Cause a while ago I got a set of 17" rims and i think they made 
  the ride quality really bad. Or it might be somehting else but i nor any one 
  else can figure it out.  THe reason i believe this is because when i got the 
  car it had the stock tear drops on it and it was a major diffence, now the 
  car vibrates as if its about to fall apart while driving. When it idles it 
  doestn vibrate. Struts are new in the front, aslo the tire shop says that my 
  tires are chopping...but my allignment is good and so is the newly fixed 
  camber. (it was messed up after a small run in with a curb and some body 
  work fixed it) as for motor mounts replaced 2 times within a year!
  Thanx for any help
  Stefan

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