Re: mk1 w/ 14's

["Randy B" <scirokn81@email.msn.com>]

Benjamin Harder wrote:
>>  When I got my '81 rocco this past fall I threw on a set of wheels
>> and tires that I had used on my 86 16v.  They are 14'' rims with
>> 195/60/14 tires.  I know, not quite stock size, but the only option at
>the
>> time.
>> I love the rims on the car but the tires just look so HUGE that it
>> makes the '81 look like a 4x4 or something (well, not *that* bad).
>These
>> same wheels/tires look fine on my 16v (IMO).  Anyhow, I was wondering
>> what  other MK1 owners prefer for tire size.  TIA


Peter wrote:
>185 60 14's actually handle much better than 195 60 14's.
>Mathematically it might not seem like much difference, but on the car the
>difference is tremendous.
>
>195 55 14 is the ultimate 14" size for an A1.
<snip>


I totally agree. I have ran 185/60/14, 195/60/14, 205/55/14, 205/60/14 and
the best I have found is the 195/55/14 on 14X7 rims all tried on the 81S.
If you are running 14X6 rims 185/60/14's would probably be your best bet.
Just my opinion. :)

Randy B.
Cosmos 81 Scirocco S - soon to be 2.0L 16V
Mars 81 Scirocco S - t t 1847cc







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