Sadie Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 im currently running 195/45/15's on my schmidts but i really want to stop them scrubbing by getting the best stretch of tyre i can but im not sure what to get as no where can i find 185-175-165/45/15 they only do them in 195 with a 45 profile is it possible to go up to a 50 profile and get some 165 or maybe thinner im not bothered about drivability as i dont go anywhere fast anyway i just want a really good stretch and to stop them scrubbing so much so that i might be able to wind down the coilovers some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 I just put my tyres on and there VERY stretched 165/50/15 on 7" oz rims. I was going to put 185/45/15 on but I went for the gamble. they have the look I want and need due to the offset being ET12 I wouldnt be going fast round any corners though.185 should give a stretch but not too much.I would have went for 175 but nobody seems to stock them in a low profile, only 60's and 65's which is no goood at all really unless you have a mini bus to put them on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philplop Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 How wide are your Schmidts?165/50 is the usual suspect for stretch on 7's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 have you done any arch work on the loop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 nope not yet, as i said in a previous post my front tyres are nearly bald, so im lookiong for some new ones so while im at it i my aswell change the tyres to ones that aint gonna scrub as much. i dont know what width the schmidtz are, im thinking either 7"-7.5" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 (edited) you shouldnt be getting any scrub with 195 45's on, try getting archs rolled first, if not then poss 40 profile Edited June 25, 2007 by andyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 (edited) well ive had to rise the suspension up cos it was that low the arches just sat on the tyres at one point, its frustrating cos i know it can go lower but the width of the tyres are stoping it, they are still scrubbing and damaging the tyre wall now even though ive lifted it up, i cant find any where that does 195/40/15 on thing i can find is some 165/50/15 on mytyres. I cant fnd anywhere that rolls arches in lincoln for less than £300 so the tyres which are goin to need replacing soon are my first prioty to get right so i can stop some scrubbing and slicing style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad.gif" /> Edited June 26, 2007 by Sadie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggie85 Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 well ive had to rise the suspension up cos it was that low the arches just sat on the tyres at one point, its frustrating cos i know it can go lower but the width of the tyres are stoping it, they are still scrubbing and damaging the tyre wall now even though ive lifted it up, i cant find any where that does 195/40/15 on thing i can find is some 165/50/15 on mytyres. I cant fnd anywhere that rolls arches in lincoln for less than £300 so the tyres which are goin to need replacing soon are my first prioty to get right so i can stop some scrubbing and slicing style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":angry:" border="0" alt="mad.gif" />My schmidts had 195/45's on and scrubbed on the inside of the front arches (mine are 7" ET25) but they are fine with 165/50/15's and look quite good too. Still have a decent amount of grip as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 pop down to volkskraft and see them hun... they will be able to tell you there and then if can do it. (had a word for ya style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":)" border="0" alt="smile.gif" />) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 cheers, think i shall be going for some 165/50/15 there only £29.99 on mytryes and then nipping down to volkscraft some time this week with the fella as he knows more about this stuff then me style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" />dont suppose you got some pics of both tyre sizes on your rims smoggie so i can compair the 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Once the arches have been rolled then you shouldnt have any more probs, i think this is a common problem on the non gti's, due to the arches being different. Out of interest.. how come you couldnt find any 195 40's in lincoln. Im ordering some within the next week to go on my new rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 ive only tried on the web and some tyre sites and ebay, thats it to be honest, i think having the arches done and thinner profile tyres will let me wind the coilovers down to where i want them to be style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 k, prob looking bout 80 to 90 quid as well for arches. Arent i good to you. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 the schmidts are 8J ET25 found out today the two front ones are now running through to the threads, would 165/50/15 still stretch on, so looking for some temporary/winter wheels for cheap money at the minute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted June 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 k, prob looking bout 80 to 90 quid as well for arches. Arent i good to you. lolIs that all 4 arches or the price for each of them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nev Posted June 28, 2007 Report Share Posted June 28, 2007 If there 8J I would go for 175 or 185, I just got my 165's on the 7J ones and ther very stretched, like I think Im going to have to be very careful.Here is a pic: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartagram Posted July 2, 2007 Report Share Posted July 2, 2007 Nankangs look alot more stretched than bridgestones on a 7J rim.To be honest with you if I was going to run 165s on anythign with a reasonable amount of power I'd run the best ones I could to get the most grip from them. Ditchfinders maybe cheap, but they aren't cheap without reason. After running Nankangs then Bridgestones I think I'll be spending the extra £40 on Bridgestones everytime from now on...Bridgestones on 15x7 border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" class="linked-image" />Not the greatest pictures but you get the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieron Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 You will struggle to find anyone in our neck of the woods who will fit 165/50s to an 8" rim as that is some serious stretch - I haven't seen it done yet period and I've seen some extreme examples. To be honest if you're running 8's then I reckon 185/45's will look good. We run then on 7.5's with a nice stretch so will be ding dong on 8's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadie Posted July 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 You will struggle to find anyone in our neck of the woods who will fit 165/50s to an 8" rim as that is some serious stretch - I haven't seen it done yet period and I've seen some extreme examples. To be honest if you're running 8's then I reckon 185/45's will look good. We run then on 7.5's with a nice stretch so will be ding dong on 8's.Dont suppose you have any pics do you, think im just going to try and get them in 7" wide or maybe buy some more lips for them but not as wide this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieron Posted July 3, 2007 Report Share Posted July 3, 2007 I don't have any pics at the mo but will do soon as our wheels will be for sale. personally I would keep the 8's and run 185's. The car will have so much more presence on the road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 i have rolled rear arches and trimmed the fronts a touch. i run 195/45/15 toyos on 15x8 et14 rear and 7.5 front et 20. lowered around 90 -100mm. it doesnt rub with two peeps in the front. only problem is with two in the back it can be quite harsh. one in the back is fine unless u hit major bumps at high speed. with ur extra clearance from an et point of view with rolled arches and a little flare u could probably b free from any rubbing and have a tiny stretch but keep the road holding ability.hope this helpsGlen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellmyArosa Posted July 4, 2007 Report Share Posted July 4, 2007 if your still looking for 185/45/15's i've just boughht some from mytyres.com. there Nankang ns2's and only set me back £30 a corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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