Iv got a set of escort cosworth allys on my series 1 they have 195/45/16 tyres on but these are to narrow for the rim. does any1 no what size tyre will fit without having to modify the arches??

 

195/40/16 r the best bet, yeh they need to b stretched on a tad, but that adds to the euro look, and also means u have got enough arch clearance even if heavily lowered.

if u go wider tyres, such as 205 or even bk to the original cossie spec of 215, the tyres wil scrub

 

i had 215/40x16's on my escos wheels on my s1 an it was dropped a good 60mm. trimmed arches an never rubbed even with 2 fatties in back.

 

wel yeh if u cut the arches this is true, but he wanted without arch mods

i say cut the arches anyways to b on the safe side, and go with the 195 40 16s cos the stretched euro lookis very nice i must say

failing that, sell me the wheels because im after a set lol

 

OK cheers