Re: Wheel and tire sizing.

[Rich Deede <rdeed@UDel.Edu>]

What brands of tires make a 205-40-16? And will this size fir without any
fender mods or spacers?




Richard Deede
University Of Delaware (Communications)
1988 Scirocco 2.0 16v
1987 Scirocco 16v - R.I.P.



On Wed, 17 May 2000, Eric L Ellis wrote:

> If you are determined to get 16" rims, you should reconsider the tire
> size. The plus 2 size should be 205/40-16. You will be VERY limited in
> the brand choices for this size however. I know...I have them. (TSW Hock
> R's 16x7½)
> Kevin has the right idea, I would recommend 15" wheels with 195/50-15's
> (Kevin and I WOULDN'T agree on the tire brand though) 
> I love the 16's but with normal roads, they bend if you sneeze. That
> sucks BIG TIME!
> 
> I hope this helps you with your decision.
> 
> Eric
> Good, bad....I'm the guy with the gun!
> 
> 
> On Wed, 17 May 2000 18:10:00 MST "Travis Bedford" <tmb16v@hotmail.com>
> writes:
> > I'm thinking about a set of 16x7.5 wheels. What does anyone think 
> > about 
> > 205/45/16 tires as an option? I'm looking for the right balance 
> > between 
> > looks and comfort.  Any thoughts?
> > 
> > Travis.
> > '88 16V.
> 
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