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 Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:15 pm |
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hey guys
just a quick question,
anyone know what the lowest profile GTI 180 wheels come in ? really fancy a set but only got 14'' harriers on mine at the mo (there a bit battered (been kerbed and just look a bit scruffy) ?
want the ride as nice as possible.
Cheers in advance
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:18 pm |
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As in tyre? 35 AFAIK
Size? 17 inch
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:20 pm |
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yeah tyre wise & size 
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:23 pm |
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Size as in width? 165 
Pure sex stretch
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:24 pm |
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Stance profile tyres. 205/40. If you go down to 35 profile tyres your only going to be able to get them in 185 and 175 widths which will equal stupid stretch and uberly stupid stretch.
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:25 pm |
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| Uz wrote: |
| Stance profile tyres. 205/40. If you go down to 35 profile tyres your only going to be able to get them in 185 and 175 widths which will equal stupid stretch and uberly stupid stretch. |
No
They equal sex 
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:27 pm |
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| Addaz wrote: |
| Uz wrote: |
| Stance profile tyres. 205/40. If you go down to 35 profile tyres your only going to be able to get them in 185 and 175 widths which will equal stupid stretch and uberly stupid stretch. |
No
They equal sex |
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:31 pm |
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17'''s too big!! lol only wanted somethin like 15''s or maybe 16''s at a stretch lol best get shoppin around for different wheels, the harriers are only 14 inch and its a nice comfy ride which's why i didnt really wanna go alot bigger
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:33 pm |
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nimrods would do the job! Vortex's are nice but even I sometimes think they're too big for the wee car. 205/40/17's is the proper size for vortex's and 205/45/16 for nimrods.
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:41 pm |
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| Brian wrote: |
| nimrods would do the job! Vortex's are nice but even I sometimes think they're too big for the wee car. 205/40/17's is the proper size for vortex's and 205/45/16 for nimrods. |
yeah spose you've got a point actually i really like nimrods but you see them on pretty much every other 206  just fancied somethin a little bit different which's why the harriers went on
Cheers for the replies 
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:44 pm |
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I have 18's on tifany? They actuallly look ok
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Forged 1.6 Turbo
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Whether its for a custom ratio gearbox or track-day alignment, I can help! | |
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 3:48 pm |
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each to their own i've got nothin agenst them just like a comfy ride, wouldnt mind 17's usually but comforts a necessity cuz of awful chairs on checkouts at work, kills your back lol
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Posted: Wed May 11, 2011 4:22 pm |
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I wouldnt go buying such a low profile tyre then if you are concerned about the ride. The wheel size being 17" has nothing to do with ride. The size profile of the tyre will give you the smoothness you need. If you go for a 40 profile tyre it will be a bad ride regardless of what size wheel you use!
I had 15" with a 45 profile tyre and found it very crashey over potholes and bumps.
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Posted: Thu May 12, 2011 11:15 am |
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wouldn't it just be easier to refurb the wheels u have now if your happy with your current ride comfort ?
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