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can i put 16s on a mark 5 polo? whats the best tyre size if i can please.
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Yup with tyre size 195/40 or 195/45. Bigger than 195 then expect some rubbin on full lock.
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cheers pal
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Go with 195/40 mate.
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is it true that changing to 16s from 13" steel wheels wil affect my speedo reading?
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Yeah. From 14's with 185/55 I had to go to 15's with 195/45's to have no trouble. NOt sure if theres a tyre that can fit 16's which wont effect it. they would have to be very low profile though
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195/40/16 for reference :)
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I have 17s on my mark 5. However I admit they're far to big and I am going to be downgrading to 16s soon.
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will they rub on my arches? would they if i put 195 45s on or wud i be better with 40s
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45s on 16s will rub. I had them on my old RX2s then i changed to 40s and all is well
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any one got any 195/40/16s with good tread on?
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