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Old 26-01-09, 04:14 PM   #1
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Hi guys can i put 215 width tyres on my mk1 alloys the old tyres are 205?
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Old 26-01-09, 04:27 PM   #2
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i wouldnt try it! they were designed for one size so personal opinion would say that they could be dangerous
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Old 26-01-09, 04:51 PM   #3
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i Run 215/45/17s with no probs, but i drive quite slowly over bumps etc
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Old 26-01-09, 05:29 PM   #4
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The 215 tyres are at the limit for 7J rims. If you intend to use your car on track or for hard cornering you should not fit these tyres as you risk rolling the tyres off the rim.
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Old 26-01-09, 05:38 PM   #5
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The 215 tyres are at the limit for 7J rims. If you intend to use your car on track or for hard cornering you should not fit these tyres as you risk rolling the tyres off the rim.
Thanks i've got no plans for racing may main concern was for the front when turning but if you say they will be ok i'm happy with that.
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Old 26-01-09, 07:13 PM   #6
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I run 215/40 proxes on mine with no issues. A plus point being they protect the alloy rim slightly better.
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Old 26-01-09, 08:28 PM   #7
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215's are fine as long as you go 40 profile.

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Old 26-01-09, 09:36 PM   #8
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I had 215's on mine (the tyre guy said they would be OK) for less than 5 mins. They rubbed at every bump i went over... took them straight back to the guy and told him to take them off and fit 205s.
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Old 30-01-09, 06:11 PM   #9
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Got them fitted today 215x40x17 michelin pilot sport, look good and no wheel spin in the wet.
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Old 30-01-09, 06:39 PM   #10
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personaly id of stuck with 205's u can prob get pilots that size anyway
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