Golf GTi wheels...

neils · Post by **neils** » Sun Aug 24, 2008 10:16 pm

Hi,
Just got my first polo, a 95 1.4L. Very pleased with it so far too.
I'm wanting to replace my scabby 13" steelies but am on a very tight budget. Seen a few sets of golf gti steelies and alloys on ebay with 185/60/14 tyres that should fit. Just wanted to make sure though.
Has anybody had this size and was there any rubbing etc. I don't have power steering, would these make the steering unbearably heavy?
Any advice appreciated.
Cheers...

vw-po-low · Post by **vw-po-low** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 10:11 am

They'll fit fine. I'm rollin a 97 6n with no power stering, on Ats cups with 195/45/15 Rubber on. I'm slammed to the floor lol but yeah thats why i rub. yours wont

Torq-Al · Post by **Torq-Al** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:06 pm

The rims will fit fine. The tyres you've quoted are slightly taller than standard spec. Will put the speedo out a little, altho probably not noticeable, Standard size is 185/55/14, as fitted to the 16V.

As long as you are running stock ride height you won't have an issue with rubbing with the taller 60-profile tyre.

And remember, a taller tyre has a greater rolling circumference, so will be slower acceleration & slightly higher top end!

neils · Post by **neils** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 10:02 pm

Thanks for advice guys, very helpful.
Cheers...

Tim_GTi · Post by **Tim_GTi** » Wed Aug 27, 2008 12:18 am

vw-po-low wrote:They'll fit fine. I'm rollin a 97 6n with no power stering, on Ats cups with 195/45/15 Rubber on. I'm slammed to the floor lol but yeah thats why i rub. yours wont

That ain't slammed on the floor! Get some 165/50s on and get her down