Tryes size for our Polo GTI

[kelvniii]

Hi folks,
Just wondering can a 215 45 R17 run on our Polo GTI?
I knew some of our mates is running on a 215 40 R17,

so just wondering can our polo run on 215 45 R17, without having any problem?

Thxs folks!!

[RhysQ]

Hi folks,
Just wondering can a 215 45 R17 run on our Polo GTI?
I knew some of our mates is running on a 215 40 R17,

so just wondering can our polo run on 215 45 R17, without having any problem?

Thxs folks!!

as far as i know you will get rubbing, never tried it myself though..... also it will throw your speedo way out of wack, and looks stupid (tractor-like).

i have 205/40 R17 and my speedo seems to be pretty accurate.

[kelvniii]

thx mate!
then i'll go for 215 40 R17!!

[VWindahouse]

What wheels did you decide on mate???

[kelvniii]

Just ordered and it will arrive at the end of Jan!!
and will be running on 215 40 R17!

[mozzzy_2000]

Dam they are pretty slick looking rims ey. They'll look hot against the white duco. Where's the best place to get Oz rims? Easily the best finished rims I've seen. I bet they don't come cheap.

[SidGTi]

Very nice choice mate! Love those Oz racing rims!

[s1831559]

good choice.

im waiting for mine wheel to arrive too!

gonna go for 215/40/17 too.

deciding what tyre to get though

any good sugestion guys?

[VW GTI]

Are they legit OZ wheels?

[kelvniii]

good choice.

im waiting for mine wheel to arrive too!

gonna go for 215/40/17 too.

deciding what tyre to get though

any good sugestion guys?

What did you pick? the OZ?
I'm planning to run hankook VENTUS V8RS H424

Pic from Google:

[kelvniii]

Also i need to check if it cannot use
215 40 R17 then i need to use 225 35 R17 for rubber

[kelvniii]

Are they legit OZ wheels?

Yes i need to check with them when it arrived!

Double checked with the OZ website for Polo 9N

http://www.ozracing.com/at-team/wheels/choose-a-wheel/VOLKSWAGEN/POLO-11.2001/-17/en

Superturismo GT - RACE SILVER + BLACK LETTERING
SIZES ET PCD x HOLES AT CODE
7x17 38 5x100 1 W0167220082
8x17 35 5x100 1 W0167320082

and check with polo9N.info
if it is 8x17 ET35 I need to use 205/40 R17 or 225/35 R17
If it is 7x17 ET38 I need to use 205/40 R17 or 225/35 R17

215/40 R17 is only for Cross and Fun polo.

[pologti18t]

Not sure it is legal to run 8 inch wide rims on the Gti. You are only allowed an extra inch on the maximum width on the tyre placard.

[kelvniii]

Not sure it is legal to run 8 inch wide rims on the Gti. You are only allowed an extra inch on the maximum width on the tyre placard.

Ya still need to wait for the wheel arrive and check with the tyre as well

[mozzzy_2000]

Not sure it is legal to run 8 inch wide rims on the Gti. You are only allowed an extra inch on the maximum width on the tyre placard.

A 205 tyre is 8 inches wide & is best suited to a 8" wide rim. Would there be a problem with that since they're already stock 205s on an under sized 6.5" stock rim?

Sorry, not trying to hijack the thread - just interested as I am thinking of doing the same.