Tyre size for ATS cups on a Mk2?

[Depone]

Kinda bamboozled by this whole wheel offset and tire situation.

I'm thinking of getting 15x7 ATS cups for a Mk2...It is on adjustable coilovers and has been lowered..does that effect the offset?

I want the tires to have a bit of a sidewall but I want that chunky look that I see in so many done up Golfs.

I may need to talk to someone in person but what size tire would be best for that look?
Can I get a regular tire place in Melbourne to fit them
like that?

[velly_16v_cab]

195/50x15

[walshydub]

I'm going through the same issues http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f39/...s-51094-2.html
Also ATS's but not Cups...

[Depone]

Thanks guys..yeh just seen your post there.

It's a bit to get my head around..I mean I know what I like when I see
it but how that translates to tire size/wheel size I'm not sure.

Been looking at a few dif types of wheels but it's really down to that basketweave bbs look ( those are pricey, looks good though, or I get a copycat rim ) or the ATS cup.

Will hopefully get to a meetup and look at some set ups

[Jarred]

if you see some pics of ones you like, post up a pic, we may be able to guess the combo

[velly_16v_cab]

i cant see what the problem is, 7" isnt wide so you shouldnt have any problems...if you want to have a stretched look you will be looking at a small profile and a narrow tyre which will be pants IMO

[walshydub]

Thanks guys..yeh just seen your post there.

It's a bit to get my head around..I mean I know what I like when I see
it but how that translates to tire size/wheel size I'm not sure.

Been looking at a few dif types of wheels but it's really down to that basketweave bbs look ( those are pricey, looks good though, or I get a copycat rim ) or the ATS cup.

Will hopefully get to a meetup and look at some set ups

Pretty much any wide 15" wheels will suit a MK2. Before i found my ATS's I was going to get a set of these;

or these;

Both in 15x8 ET25 which would sit very nicely

[velly_16v_cab]

8x15 is a nice size for a mk2

just be careful with the offsets!

the BMW RA's suit mk2's well are they have a ET13 (i think) and they are 15x7 but fill the arch nice.

I like the minilite style ones above, they are wicked

[Depone]

These are cheap...is Miata a bad make of wheels?

These look nice as well





Ronals come in 15x7.5 which could be decent....$900 for them though!



I was looking at the basketweave Rochfords but postage is hien from UK...

[Depone]

The ATS cups are coming in at about $800 postage included...They are used but look in great nick

[Depone]

miatas are 16x8, that may be to big right?

[walshydub]

miatas are 16x8, that may be to big right?

Not too big but will be more hassle and the ride/handling will be worse. You'll also have to be really careful with offsets.

Don't get fake splts, you will regret it. They look good in pictures but look really tacky in real life.

I would swoop on those Ronals if you can get them for $900, they look perfect on a MK2...

[Depone]

BOH!

They look nice!

Yeh pretty much down to them ronals or the ATS cups.

[Jarred]

Not too big but will be more hassle and the ride/handling will be worse. You'll also have to be really careful with offsets.

Don't get fake splts, you will regret it. They look good in pictures but look really tacky in real life.

I would swoop on those Ronals if you can get them for $900, they look perfect on a MK2...

couldn't agree more!

thought some splits can look good in real life though. Although you'll always know that they're fake, and you'll be sad...

[RedMk2Gti]

195/50x15

IIRC, stock as rock Mk2 is 185/65/14. 195/55/15 is the closest one step up. 195/50/15 is fine but speedo will be a little out.