205/45/16 Or 215/40/16 ????

ChrisRs · 02-09-2006, 16:24

I need the get the front tyres replaced and I'm considering this alternative size. I know Mr Grumpy has done it but what do you guys in the know think??
Are the wheels the right size for them?
Will the speedo read wrong??
Advice please

jonny boy · 02-09-2006, 16:25

I'm in the same position soon. Interested also.

Come to think of it, i'll have Eibachs & Jabba ARB on Monday so any lower profile for me I guess will shake the fillings from my teeth.

Mr Grumpy · 02-09-2006, 16:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

I need the get the front tyres replaced and I'm considering this alternative size. I know Mr Grumpy has done it but what do you guys in the know think??
Are the wheels the right size for them?
Will the speedo read wrong??
Advice please

They fit on the wheels, and I never look at the speedo as I never speed

SteVRs · 02-09-2006, 16:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Grumpy

I never look at the speedo as I never speed

How do you know if you never look

Mr Grumpy · 02-09-2006, 16:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteVRs

How do you know if you never look

Pedestrians overtake me, and I count the distance betwixt the lamp standards

Neily03 · 02-09-2006, 17:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonny boy

I'm in the same position soon. Interested also.

Come to think of it, i'll have Eibachs & Jabba ARB on Monday so any lower profile for me I guess will shake the fillings from my teeth.

The profile is virtually identical.

ChrisRs · 02-09-2006, 17:21

Back on thread please girls!!!!

Lummox · 02-09-2006, 18:02

Personally I think a 205 is a touch on the wide side for a 6.5J rim and looks a little flabby, so a 215 would be even worse.

Mr Grumpy · 02-09-2006, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Personally I think a 205 is a touch on the wide side for a 6.5J rim and looks a little flabby, so a 215 would be even worse.

Personally I think they look better, give a bigger footprint, and what's wrong with being flabby?
Each to their own of course

***ColinD*** · 02-09-2006, 18:08

Guys,

Don't forget you can get all this information and more with your tyre calculator...

http://www.briskoda.net/modules.php?...TyreCalculator

Please check it out.

/note new site this will be near impossible to miss

ChrisRs · 02-09-2006, 19:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by ColinD

Guys,

Don't forget you can get all this information and more with your tyre calculator...

http://www.briskoda.net/modules.php?...TyreCalculator

Please check it out.

/note new site this will be near impossible to miss

Calculation done. Looks Ok to me

That's the size then!!215/40/16 AND they are cheaper than the 205/45's

Neily03 · 02-09-2006, 19:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

Personally I think a 205 is a touch on the wide side for a 6.5J rim and looks a little flabby, so a 215 would be even worse.

Agreed!

bahnstormer vrs · 03-09-2006, 14:53

215s on 6.5J is really as wide as you should go; it is a squeeze to have 205s on 6.5J but that's the VW parts bin for you!

A good fit is actually 195/45 16 on the standard VRS 6.5J rim. The rolling radius is less, but right for 1.4 Fabias, and thus the gearing is slightly shorter so aceleration will be sharper (but watch the speedo).

You'll hardly notice any less grip and may well find the handling sweeter and they cost less.

faboka vrs · 03-09-2006, 19:14

Personaly I'm going back to 205/45's next as I feel the ride suffers with 215/40's. Makes sense really as the profile is lower.

jlindstrom · 05-09-2006, 13:27

I swapped my oem conti sport 2's for 215/40/16 toyo tr1's on the standard furby vrs alloys. Can confirm I'm very happy with the toyos with them actually being less noisy than the previous contis. Also now that the autumn rains are starting to pour in here it seems the toyos do very well on wet.

I guess it's a matter of personal choice, but I've got nothing bad to say about 215/40/16 combo. Plus the car looks better... now when I just get the remap and the coilovers... yum yum.. I can feel it, kw variante 2's coming up..

ChrisRs · 05-09-2006, 17:19

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Originally Posted by jlindstrom

I swapped my oem conti sport 2's for 215/40/16 toyo tr1's on the standard furby vrs alloys. Can confirm I'm very happy with the toyos with them actually being less noisy than the previous contis. Also now that the autumn rains are starting to pour in here it seems the toyos do very well on wet.

I guess it's a matter of personal choice, but I've got nothing bad to say about 215/40/16 combo. Plus the car looks better... now when I just get the remap and the coilovers... yum yum.. I can feel it, kw variante 2's coming up..

Do you have a picture of them on your Fabia...PLEASE????

jlindstrom · 08-09-2006, 12:49

Sorry took a while, been a bit busy building me new house.. I haven't got any shots of the car with new rubber under it, but I'll try to take some soonish. I'll drop you a pm as well as post them to this thread.

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jlindstrom Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Naantali, Finland Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 205/45/16 Or 215/40/16 ???? I swapped my oem conti sport 2's for 215/40/16 toyo tr1's on the standard furby vrs alloys. Can confirm I'm very happy with the toyos with them actually being less noisy than the previous contis. Also now that the autumn rains are starting to pour in here it seems the toyos do very well on wet. I guess it's a matter of personal choice, but I've got nothing bad to say about 215/40/16 combo. Plus the car looks better... now when I just get the remap and the coilovers... yum yum.. I can feel it, kw variante 2's coming up.. __________________ Octavia vRS CR TDI DSG HB in white - xenons, all leccy windows, audience hu, sound system, detachable towbar, bluetooth, cruise, heated front seats, maxi-dot, rear parking sensors, autodimming rear mirror ex: 2005 Fabia vRS Black Magic

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jlindstrom Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Naantali, Finland Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: 205/45/16 Or 215/40/16 ???? Sorry took a while, been a bit busy building me new house.. I haven't got any shots of the car with new rubber under it, but I'll try to take some soonish. I'll drop you a pm as well as post them to this thread. __________________ Octavia vRS CR TDI DSG HB in white - xenons, all leccy windows, audience hu, sound system, detachable towbar, bluetooth, cruise, heated front seats, maxi-dot, rear parking sensors, autodimming rear mirror ex: 2005 Fabia vRS Black Magic

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