D90s on a GTI tyre sizes etc

[chris meardon]

Hi guys,

Never really posted on here but i have had my GTI just over a year now

At the moment i have the standard BBS wheels and have recently purchased some D90s,

they are 8s all round is there going to be any rub if i use a 40 profile tyre, its the front I'm concerned about

I have the adaptors and everything i just dont want to buy tyres if i need a 7j on the front

Its rather low as well

Thanks

[Tim_GTi]

You may struggle.

what tyres you looking at, 195/40s?

What size adaptors are they? and what's the ET on them?

[chris meardon]

yea 40s mate, the adaptors are 20mm, i thought it may be a struggle as well, perhaps i need to swap the 8s for some 7s

[Tim_GTi]

It depends on the ET, I know some are in the region of 53, some a lot lower. What's the ET on the 8s?

[chris meardon]

i have noo idea what ET they are mate, how would i go about finding out im not an expert on wheels

[Tim_GTi]

Have a look on the inside of the wheels, or possibly on in the bolt alcoves. It should have a figure next to the letters 'ET'.

Other than that, do some research into what offsets are available with the 8J wheel. As there may only be one.

[chris meardon]

Right

I have just looked on the back of the wheel and the ET is 52.8

cheers for all your help by the way its really appreciated

[Prabz]

Personally.. for D90's i had 7's front and 8's rear and it looked beautiful.... Not sure about tyres sizes... i have 20 mm adapters 4x100 to 5x130 all round...

[Tim_GTi]

52.8, brilliant.

Right, that'll mean go for some 20mm adaptors, taking the ET down to 32.8.

ET32.8 with 16X8 wheels and 195/40 tyres isn't bad at all.

However, if you want a serious stance and are prepared to do some swapping around, I'd perhaps go for some 7s up front. Being such a high ET though I wouldn't feel this is necessary.

[chris meardon]

right ok so it sounds like i will have no problems wit getting them on,

im doing them gloss black with a green lip on a black car, figured something different would be good

[Petar001]

mine

allround 8j with 25mm h&r adaptors
now ET 27
tyres 195 40 16

if helps

BR