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ive not been on for a long time n most of u might not know ive had some mods done over the time!

some shiney rm's :D oh and a wheel whores big pink sticker :P

im currently running 195/45/15s on both the 7.5s and the 8s but im having some rubbing on the rear leaving me a lil mark , has anyone eva had a 175/50/15 on a 8 and if so any pics?
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:o Why would you want narrower tyres FFS..... do you not care about grip?
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if ya read it ive got a issue with rubbing and dont want to higher the car so that is one of 2 solutions :P
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I dont get why anyone would be more interested in looks than performance....but hey ho...I am a bit odd!
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speeding makes points costs alot in petrol :P lol

nah im happy with the way it is at the minute and dont want to higher it have thought about arch roll but how wud that happen with the rear bumper joining the arch wud they have to mod my bumper?
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You can get 185/50s on. but there really is no point. like tegwin says it does get a bit silly after 195s.

Get your arches rolled mate. It'll be cheaper than getting new tyres and fitting them also. costs about £100-150 for all four rolled at most places.

In regards to the rear bumper, it shouldn't be that much of an issue. for the rears tend to scrub near the front of the arch where it's the widest (mine do anyway?). however there are special methods on rolling plastic aswell. Go down to your local bodyshop and speak to them. or email archenemy.co.uk.
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im in need of another set of tyres for my winters anyway so i might try a 175 on it :wink:
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175s...stretched slightly....in the winter...

Stay the feck away from me....youl be all over the road on a spirited drive in the wet :s
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lol they call me the stig lol

your getting confused, i will be putting my 195s on my winter wheels n the 175s on my rm's :wink:
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When tyres are stretched they are put under stress. If you go less then 195 then you'll end up putting more stress on the sidewall of the tyres and have ahigher risk of them blowing out.
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good point!

have u had any arch work pal?
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i cant see you having many issues for grip with 165/175/185's.....!?
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jason11 wrote:good point!

have u had any arch work pal?
Yeh, i've had my arches rolled and it made no difference to my rubbing issues. I'm running 8x15 ET20 on the front.
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how wud they do the rear arch's baring in mind the rear bumper?

ive been told 175s will be ok its not like i fly round corners anyway
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Post by Tim_GTi »

Jason read my reply way above ^^.


TBH mate, for a daily I wouldn't go more than 195/45s stretch ont 8s, anything more is just for show, for it's realistically unsafe to drive.
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