wheel sizes

[Richard-vrs]

I have seen some alloys I want for my mk1 vrs, just want some opinions and fitment answers.

Am i right in thinking the standard alloy is 205/45/r16 with 5x100pcds.

If so will 215/40/r17 with 5x100pcds fit perfectly.

They are eta beta eb51 that i want. If anyone bothered to google would love some opinions.

Thanks

[JulieD]

I think I'd go for 205/40/17 myself, but there are lots of folk on here running 215/40/17

And here's a picture of the wheel seeing as you were too klazy to post one, or even a link . I like it

[DIPPY226]

I was thinking of putting 18 inch wheels on mine but not sure if they will catch anyone know???

[softscoop]

I was thinking of putting 18 inch wheels on mine but not sure if they will catch anyone know???

You'll need really low profile tyres, but never mind that..... it will look ****.

[K155BMR]

It all comes down to many factors, what height your running your car at, tyre size, alloy width. I'm on Jom coil overs with a tasty drop running 16 x 8j alloys et25 with 195 45 16 and they can rub at points, 17's seem to fit ok and 18"s seem to be extreme however it takes a nutter to start a trend :p but yeah the bigger the wheel the lower the profile you will need, stretching the tyre will help too and also stiffen the ride at the same time

[furby-le]

17" i wouldnt go higher than a 205 tyre. Also need to watch the offset of the wheel too.

[devonutopia]

215 is perfect for a 17" wheel. No stretch so fits nicely with sidewall protection. 205 looks a little stretched on an 8" wide wheel, not bad on a 7.5J wheel, and fine on a 7J wheel.