[Mk2] [Generic] 205 profile front tyres on standard wheels?

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TheRoadWarrior
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[Mk2] [Generic] 205 profile front tyres on standard wheels?

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Does anyone know if you can fit 205/50/15 tyres (Rather than 195/55/15) on the front rims without fouling the standard shocks or do you need a spacer to clear?
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] 205 profile front tyres on standard wheels?

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nope they'll fit fine. Plenty of folks have done just that to reduce understeer
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] 205 profile front tyres on standard wheels?

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as above, fits fine even on R888s
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] 205 profile front tyres on standard wheels?

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Cool.. going back to standard wheels from 17s and 205s are more readily available.
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Re: [Mk2] [Generic] 205 profile front tyres on standard wheels?

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Will be fine mate 205/50/ is the size you want :thumleft:
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