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Offline Veee-dubber

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Which stretch?
« on: August 27, 2013, 06:28:00 pm »
I know this is controversial with a few of you guys so I will make my intentions clear before this turns into a debate  :happy2:

New wheels are staggered at 8.5 fronts & 9.5 rears, looking at other mk5's with 9.5J rears I know there is likely to be some scrubbing if I dont stretch the rears.

& plus I think it looks pretty sweet!

Anyway my question is...

What tyre sizes should I go for I don't want daft stretch but want it to be noticeable  :happy2:
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Offline GTI.Dav

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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2013, 06:52:58 pm »
A lot of people run 215/35 but it can give abit of a harsh ride. If you don't really care about the ride and want a good looking stretch that's what I'd go for.

Others will say don't stretch them at all!
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2013, 06:55:01 pm »
225/40 on mine and it never rubs  :happy2:

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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2013, 07:14:58 pm »
 Same all round? on 18's?

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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #4 on: August 27, 2013, 07:25:47 pm »
215/40/18 on a 8.5 and 225/40/18 on the 9.5

If I was to go lower I'd go 35 profile but then I couldn't get out my driveway!
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2013, 07:37:18 pm »
Iv gone for 215/40 all round on an 8j and 9j
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #6 on: August 27, 2013, 11:21:08 pm »
I run 215/40 on 8.5j and the stretch is just enough to look lovely  :pomppomp:
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2013, 09:40:16 am »
I'm running 215/35 and my ride is fine  :P
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2013, 02:02:07 pm »
Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.

Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing
« Last Edit: August 28, 2013, 02:06:31 pm by Kalpesh »
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #9 on: August 28, 2013, 05:14:20 pm »
Quote from: Kalpesh on August 28, 2013, 02:02:07 pm
Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.

Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing

This is exactly what I was running . Looked pretty sweet, and was subtle but still looks cool. Not major stretch and I went quite quick on it :)
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2013, 07:39:12 pm »
Quote from: jonnym on August 28, 2013, 05:14:20 pm
Quote from: Kalpesh on August 28, 2013, 02:02:07 pm
Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.

Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing

This is exactly what I was running . Looked pretty sweet, and was subtle but still looks cool. Not major stretch and I went quite quick on it :)

I have absolutely no intention of slowing down around the bends so I'm gonna go for minimal stretch.. Can't imgaine having a tyre fly of the bead at high speed ends to well :| lol    :driver:
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Re: Which stretch?
« Reply #11 on: August 28, 2013, 08:58:22 pm »
Quote from: Veee-dubber on August 28, 2013, 07:39:12 pm
Quote from: jonnym on August 28, 2013, 05:14:20 pm
Quote from: Kalpesh on August 28, 2013, 02:02:07 pm
Mine came with 215/35/18 on an 8.5 and 225/40/18 on a 9.5.

Think i'll be going with 225/35 and 235/35 when they need replacing

This is exactly what I was running . Looked pretty sweet, and was subtle but still looks cool. Not major stretch and I went quite quick on it :)

I have absolutely no intention of slowing down around the bends so I'm gonna go for minimal stretch.. Can't imgaine having a tyre fly of the bead at high speed ends to well :| lol    :driver:

HAh yehhh! You'll be cool with that combo then! Tbh I looked at it as more of a good fit than anything else especially if you're gunna chuck it found corners  :laugh: woooo
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