How fat can i go...

[mozzzy_2000]

Don't forget there are some Oz wheels that come in 8" that are the right offset. But these are also around $500 a wheel. That said there aren't too many better looking rims than Oz.
I'd also say that Tempe tyres has some very reasonably priced wheels and a very large selection as well. I think that's where I would get some rims.

[RhysQ]

I am now officially going fat rims (for a Polo). I have bought dished 17x7.5 ET+25 on the front and 17x8 ET+32 on the rear (see the 'what did you do to your polo today' thread for wheel pics). With my standard offset being +43 the offset calculator says I will have 24mm more width on either side. that's fat enough for me. I'm stretching my current 205's over them as well so that'll just top it off.

God dammit the car is gonna look good from behind. I can then proudly wear my down'n'out sticker.

Will stretching the tyres significantly decrease the life of my tyres/cause sidewall issues?

[VW GTI]

I'd hardly call 205 on a 7.5 or 8 rim a stretch. 205 tyres can go on anything up to a 8.5inch rim. 7 inches is the minimum recommended.

So no need to worry about it.

[DaveMack]

I am now officially going fat rims (for a Polo). I have bought dished 17x7.5 ET+25 on the front and 17x8 ET+32 on the rear (see the 'what did you do to your polo today' thread for wheel pics). With my standard offset being +43 the offset calculator says I will have 24mm more width on either side. that's fat enough for me. I'm stretching my current 205's over them as well so that'll just top it off.

God dammit the car is gonna look good from behind. I can then proudly wear my down'n'out sticker.

Will stretching the tyres significantly decrease the life of my tyres/cause sidewall issues?

Just don't 'roll-off them' with excessive corner speed, Rhys. They'll look great.

Dave

[RhysQ]

I'd hardly call 205 on a 7.5 or 8 rim a stretch. 205 tyres can go on anything up to a 8.5inch rim. 7 inches is the minimum recommended.

So no need to worry about it.

well the 205's are on 7's now and the side wall has passed vertical. Anything beyond that is stretch IMO.

Just don't 'roll-off them' with excessive corner speed, Rhys. They'll look great.

Dave

cheers Dave, i'm very impressed with your wheels too. they suit your car to a tee!

[KI11Z]

Just don't 'roll-off them' with excessive corner speed, Rhys. They'll look great.

Dave

I have 205/40R17 on 8" wide rims and the stretch is real nice imo, safe as nails, plenty of fun twisties have been had with'em without a hitch, pics for reference:

[RhysQ]

cheers for the pics alex, i've been wanting to know what 8's look like on 205. that's a nice stretch, noticeable but not ridiculous.....NAIICE!

whats the offset of your wheels?

[KI11Z]

cheers for the pics alex, i've been wanting to know what 8's look like on 205. that's a nice stretch, noticeable but not ridiculous.....NAIICE!

whats the offset of your wheels?

+35 with 10mm spacers, so +25

note different tyres will stretch differently though! some may accentuate the stretch more than others . . . .

[mozzzy_2000]

I am now officially going fat rims (for a Polo). I have bought dished 17x7.5 ET+25 on the front and 17x8 ET+32 on the rear (see the 'what did you do to your polo today' thread for wheel pics). With my standard offset being +43 the offset calculator says I will have 24mm more width on either side. that's fat enough for me. I'm stretching my current 205's over them as well so that'll just top it off.

God dammit the car is gonna look good from behind. I can then proudly wear my down'n'out sticker.

Will stretching the tyres significantly decrease the life of my tyres/cause sidewall issues?

So how much spare room is there on the inside of the stock rim to play with before it scrubs the shocks? I think mine are ET43. So these wheels add 24mm and there's still enough room not to rub the shocks?

[Mischa]

note different tyres will stretch differently though! some may accentuate the stretch more than others . . . .

very true. conti's stretch nicely, goodyears dont. those are the only two i've tried so far

[RhysQ]

So how much spare room is there on the inside of the stock rim to play with before it scrubs the shocks? I think mine are ET43. So these wheels add 24mm and there's still enough room not to rub the shocks?

on the inside, using the offset calculator, it says the fronts will have 12mm MORE clearance and the rears will have 2mm LESS. I'm pretty confident that 2mm less clearance will not cause scrubbing.

[mozzzy_2000]

on the inside, using the offset calculator, it says the fronts will have 12mm MORE clearance and the rears will have 2mm LESS. I'm pretty confident that 2mm less clearance will not cause scrubbing.

Are you using spacers on the front? Cuz when I plug in the numbers for the front wheel it says it gives you 5mm more on the inside and extends 32mm on the outside which is a fair bit. That may scrub on the wheel arches on full lock. Should look pretty wicked 'n fat thats for sure!

[RhysQ]

Are you using spacers on the front? Cuz when I plug in the numbers for the front wheel it says it gives you 5mm more on the inside and extends 32mm on the outside which is a fair bit. That may scrub on the wheel arches on full lock. Should look pretty wicked 'n fat thats for sure!

what offset are you using for standard in the calculation? i have a late '06 model which has an offset of +43....give it another go.

[mozzzy_2000]

what offset are you using for standard in the calculation? i have a late '06 model which has an offset of +43....give it another go.

Well going with the figures from your post on pg 4; stock is 6.5" and ET43right? And you said you had 7.5" and with 25ET. According to that it says it gives you 5mm more inside space and extends 32mm on the outside. Not having a go at you, just interested in the calculation thats all.
The rears I got the same figures as you though.

[RhysQ]

Well going with the figures from your post on pg 4; stock is 6.5" and ET43right? And you said you had 7.5" and with 25ET. According to that it says it gives you 5mm more inside space and extends 32mm on the outside. Not having a go at you, just interested in the calculation thats all.
The rears I got the same figures as you though.

nah i know you are not having a go. i thought the stocko rims were 7" wide, thats what i've been running my calcs off

when i get them on i'll see if there is any scrubbing. i'm hoping not.

keep in mind the tyres will be stretched.