Re[2]: Rims

["Paul Krucke" <pkrucke@logistics.calibersys.com>]

The larger wheels look good, but from my experience, I am faster on the 
stock wheels.
     
-Paul
87 Scirocco 16v (16" 205.45.16 Dunlop SP8000--Show) (14" Tear drops--go)



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Subject: Re: Rims
Author:  brett@kodak.com (Brett VanSprewenburg) at TGATE
Date:    5/23/97 11:00 AM


     
> 
> Oops.  I forgot to say that I have an '87 16V.  Once again, can anyone 
> give me some insight on the best rims to get, performance and looks
> wise?  I like the stickin out fat tire look, but I can be easily swayed.  I'm 
> just jelly like that.  I'm worried about CV joint wear, etc...
     
When I ordered my tires/rims from Tire Rack a couple of years ago, they 
discouraged me from getting anything larger then 195/50's on a 15" rim.
I experience only a slight rubbing problem at full right turn lock, which 
I hit rarely.  Anyway, I've heard that if you go any wider then 205 (and 
some manufacturers 195's are really close to 205's), you will need a
rim offset of 38 (ET number) or more.  I really like the performance and 
looks of the 195/50's on my 16v.  You're milage, could of course vary.
     
==Brett
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