16x7.5 Wheels

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

Having just changed from 205/40-16 to 205/45-16 I agree with Michael that the ride is better and you
feel much less vulnerable when hitting potholes.
The 45's did slow the car down a noticeable amount though!
Not sure that they look better (although this is clearly an opinion). The 45's look too meaty, the
40's too slivery.
I think I'm going to try 215/40-16's next. The sidewall height is just in between the two 205
options.
Probably Pirelli P-Zero Nero's instead of Kumhos.
In any event I've had no rubbing issues at all with either size on 7" rims with Eibachs and Konis.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <mardak@cogeco.ca>
To: "Leach, Michael" <michael.leach@lmco.com>
Cc: <sad_rocc@yahoo.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 2:05 PM
Subject: Re: 16x7.5 Wheels


> Leach, Michael wrote:
>
> > Dan,
> >
> > I have 16x7.5 Borbets on my MK2 with 205-45-16 Bridgestone Potenza
> > RE-910's and they rock.  The speedo is not even thrown off with this
> > combination.  I can not speak for a MK-1 but I have no rubbing issues
> > at all with this combo and my Bilstein and H+R suspension.  The 45
> > versus the 40 makes them a little more forgiving on the potholes and
> > ride quality too!!!
>
>
> My friend Sean runs 16x7.5's with 205-45-16 tires as well on his 85 8v,
> and has no rubbing issues (Eibach sportlines w/ tokikos).  The 45 series
> tire looks better imho - the wheelwell is filled perfectly, without the
> tires looking like "slivers".  Much better looking than the 40's he was
> running before, not to mention the extra protection of a taller sidewall...
>
> Mark.
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>
>
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