Thanks for the advice I think I am going to go with a 16" x 7" wheel combo. What do you guys think of TSW wheels? I like their " Trophy " wheel. Thanks again for the advice.
Shane -----Original Message----- From: Patrick Schmidt [SMTP:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 7:55 AM To: Shane Moyer Cc: A2_16v (E-mail) Subject: Re: Wheels and Tires > I have a quick question. I am thinking of buying a new set of wheels and > tires for my stock 1987 GTI but I would like your opinions on what size > rims and tires I should get. I am leaning towards 17" wheels with > 205-40-17 tires. Would 215's fit the VW or are they a little to wide. I > want a tire and wheel combo that won't rub or stick out of the fender > wells. Thanks for the help. > > Shane > 1987 GTI 16V > > _____________ Shane, Speaking from experience, stay away from 17s. Yes, they look great on an A2, but that's about the only plus to them. They slow you down a tremendous amount, make driving a pain as you must slow to cross any crack in the road, and the tires cost an arm to replace. The only reason I went with 17s was the deal I got on them. I severely regret that decision. I have over $1000 tied up in rims and tires. They rub constantly on a mildly lowered car, and they scream steal me around here (D.C.) I'm not trying to second guess you, just offering some advice I wish I would have listened to before purchase. Leave the anchors to the Hondas, and get some mega-dished 15s or 16s. http://www.amimotorsports.com/ look at the K&W's, especially the cups Cheers, Pat _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
