BBS RX11 16" - Tyre Size

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BBS RX11 16" - Tyre Size

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Afternoon all,

Recently purchased some 16" BBS RX11's from John (Redline) and now I need to get some new tyres sorted for them.

Obviously I dont want to have any problems with rubbing etc, the car hasnt been lowered yet so its still sitting sky high.
Could someone tell me the best suited tyre size for these wheels. I would like to keep them the same diameter as the wheels currently on the car (15" BBS RX II's). Current Tyre Size 195/45/15

The 16" rims were running on 195/40/16 tyres, are these suitable for the GTI?

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195/40/16 is spot on mate :) you'll have no problems
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Cheers Alex, thanks alot.

Any brand you would recommend? I was thinking Toyo's

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Toyo t1rs or yoko sdrives :D
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nah u want 165 40 R16 :P
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195/40-16s have a rolling radius difference of just -1.1% compared to the stock 15s, so as noted they're perfect.

I'll look forward to seeing pics when you get them fitted :)
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:D cheers John,

Hoping to get them on the car towards the end of the week / early next week at the latest.

Thanks again for the wheels they should set my Polo off nicely :D
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ive got some 15" rims 7" wide. What would be the lowest profile tyre i could get on?
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http://www.tyrestretch.com/

this site gives u loads of diffrent stretches mate :D
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adam_0612 wrote:ive got some 15" rims 7" wide. What would be the lowest profile tyre i could get on?
165/50s mate. Or 165/45 if you want more.
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