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On 19 Oct 2003 at 7:07, Aaron Clow wrote: > --- Jim Adney <jadney@vwtype3.org> wrote: > > Then you need to worry about both the width and the > > offset if you want to make > > sure the larger tires fit within the fenders and > > don't rub on turns. > > So you're saying the VW-branded (sort-of-stock) 4-lug > 15x5.5's WON'T fit properly under our cars with 195's > on them? I don't think there were ever ANY genuine VW 5.5 x 15 rims. There are lots of aftermarket wheels out there however, and someone on this list is bound to have experience with almost anything you can come up with. I'm just saying that there are more variables than just the width. The offset is important to handling, because you'd like the ball joint pivot axis to pass somewhat close to the center of the tire's contact patch. BTW, most people who complain about harsh road feel eventually discover that they've been overinflating their tires. 20 front/30 rear is a good place to start. Don't let anyone tell you to just put 26 or 36 all around. -- ******************************* Jim Adney, jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, Wisconsin, USA ******************************* ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org