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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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What size tyres will i need on 17's for my RS Turbo

I will be running Spax suspention and 30mm lowered

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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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205/40/17 is prob best mate, thats what ive got!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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205 40 17 is the most common, and easiest to fit!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:20 PM
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as above
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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They are the wheels i am going to get Kev, the same as yours

Would 215's rub then??????????

as there is a set in the alloys for sale
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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yep. i had to roll arches for my 215s but ill get 205s next and will have loads better clearnace so i not fussed about havin to do it
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Ive got my arches rolled Joe, and cos its lowered so much it does rub, ya gotta remember that they are 7.5 wide i think!

Why not buy the wheels, then sell the tyres?? Will look great with RS7's on mate!
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by K3V HA
Why not buy the wheels, then sell the tyres?? Will look great with RS7's on mate!
The idea did cross my mind, looking at a few sets of them at the moment.

I dont really want to do any mod to the arches.
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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205 40s all day long
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 09:44 PM
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I've cut my arches back due to rear discs being on, but wheels are 7.5x17in so don't help and still rub WITHOUT plastic arches on ROFL!!!

stick with 205's mate, less hassle and cheaper too
Anything smaller ie: 195's, the rubber will probably just fall off the wheel as no side wall to keep the tyre on if ya get me...
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Old Oct 21, 2004 | 10:39 PM
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just fitted 205/40's on mine and not much rub on standard ride hight
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