I had 205/40r17 on my GTI VR6 with Konig GTR's...no rim bending but the ride was sort of harsh...you can almost feel anything you run over.
I like the ride my 205/50r16's give. Chris --- ... Christopher Feeny web: http://30moons.com job: Web Developer (asp, php, html, database backend, graphics) hob: online since 1983, 96 Saturn SC2, PC building, web research ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 27 Mar 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 3/27/02 12:45:33 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > > > Depends on what kind of rims. I have 17" TSW Spirits and i bent all 4 of > > them with 205/40 nitto 450s on them. Hit a bump on the way to Ocean City. I > > had only had the rims for 3 weeks. Man I was pissed. I have 215/40 Yokohama > > Paradas on there now and have had no problem. I have heard complaints from > > people about TSWs bending very easily though. I know people that have > > gotten rid of them for that specific reason. the 45 series will offer more > > rim protection though. > > > > - Dan McG > > - 1999 SL2 Dark Blue > > > > > > >> ----- Original Message ----- > >> From: <A HREF="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]";>[EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> > >> To: <A HREF="mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]";>[EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> > >> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 11:54 PM > >> Subject: Re: [SPOC] Thoughts on Tires > >> > >> > >> I was thinking about 205/45 17's would my sidewalls be too thin and risk > >> damage to the rim? otherwise i'd get 205/50 16's. both would have the > >> same diameter as the OEM 195/60 15's so speedo and odo arent an issue > > > > Hey ill be getting 17s soon and i lower the car about 2 inches with the > Intrax springs. > I was wondering will there be a problem with 215 compared to 205 width tires > on the 17s? Or how about 45 profile instead of the 40 profile? id like wider > because its better, and i also want more cushion/rim protection with the > higher profile. > > which is my best bet w/o running into any problems? Im assuming the rims will > be 4x7 17" can i go both width and profile upgrade?, one or the other?, or > neither, when its lowered. I currently have 16" rims (which are for sale) > > --Joe > Visit SPOC National at http://www.spocnational.org Don't forget to update your Profile in the Owners Database.
