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Offline Jaywoo-GTI

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What tyres? 19" x 9j
« on: June 18, 2009, 11:50:36 am »
I am looking at fitting 19 x 9" wheels on my Gti,

What tyres should i fit and is there any arch modifications i need to do?
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Re: What tyres? 19" x 9j
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2009, 03:16:32 pm »
You'll nee the arches rolling, camber adjustment top mounts and probably 215 section tyres to stand a chance of getting the fronts to fit. You'll also need an offset that balances up the inner and outer sides of the arch/struts with the extra space made from the arch rolling.

Would look great when finished though.

I'd be tempted to go with a staggered set of 8.5" at the front and 9" at the rear to make life a little easier if I were you. :happy2:
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Re: What tyres? 19" x 9j
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2009, 09:24:53 am »
I cant get the wheels i have in staggered widths.I have been told to go for 225/35/19 as 215 are so  small for a 9j wheel according to manufactures guide. (I know 215's can be fitted but i want it safe).
Also 225/35's are the same rolling circumference as the 18" monza II's i have on now so it is just the width that is a issue but when i trial fitted the wheel it seemed to sit ok and not sticking out horrendously.

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Re: What tyres? 19" x 9j
« Reply #3 on: June 19, 2009, 03:11:04 pm »
The pic shows a trial fit on the rear, the fronts are more of an issue with width clearance. :happy2:

Have you trialed a front fit?
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Re: What tyres? 19" x 9j
« Reply #4 on: June 19, 2009, 04:02:59 pm »
No i tried the fronts yet? :scared:
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Re: What tyres? 19" x 9j
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