djinuk 2 Posted August 16, 2008 I have a 205 with the 1.9 speedlines, i have clearance issues and i am currently using 195/45/15 tyres, i want to perform a tyre stretch, not as severe as the dub boys , but just enough to pull the walls of the tyre in to give me the clearance form the outer arch, anybody any idea on what size tyre. similar to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jrod 7 Posted August 16, 2008 Didn't know you were gay? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,656 Posted August 16, 2008 are you having clearance problems at the rear? if so then its likely your rear beam is shot as nearly everyone runs 195's on the 1.9 speedline rims with no problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S13Nick 0 Posted August 16, 2008 ive never seen a 205 with streched tyres, would be interesting to see tho Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pug_ham 244 3 Cars Posted August 16, 2008 What rear beam have you got fitted? Even if you've got a 309 beam on & it still isn't clearing then its only a case of trimming the plastic arch inner lip with a sharp stanley knife to get clearance or leaving it & it'll gradually wear away so its clear. Graham. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted August 16, 2008 Its a 205 xs, so has the smaller rear arches, & no plastic trim, should of made that clear , sorry. It has a large drop , and has clearance issues when on rough surface, now thats not that often , but i need to fit new tyres anyway, so i thought maybe now would be a ideal time to look at stretched tyres to pull in the side walls. I personally think large stretches on vw's look awesome, not my kinda thing but i do admire them for the styling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paul205mi16 4 Posted August 16, 2008 That VW does look very nice, Wonder what it handels like?Nice tho! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,656 Posted August 16, 2008 try fitting the correct factory size for that rim, i.e 185 55 15 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boldy205 75 Posted August 17, 2008 God damn, you shouldnt post pics of VWs like that!! Makes me want a Corrado!! As for the rubbing, i too had a XS with 1.9 speedlines and 195/45/15s and after alot of arch bashing never did TOTALY do away with it. Lots of people told me they ran the same setup with no probs, justa a bit of a grey area TBH. So as Welshpug says, try the 185s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveW 6 Posted August 18, 2008 You would have to run 165/50s not sure if the speedline rims are wide enought for stretching tyres on Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted August 18, 2008 ok i think im going to see if i can get a 185/45/15 fitted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,656 Posted August 18, 2008 185 45 dont exist according to Blackcircles you should use 55, its the width that's the problem not the profile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTI6BOY 29 Posted August 18, 2008 i have 185/55/14s on my rallye and they rub so you will still have trouble Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted August 18, 2008 its width and profile thats the problem , its only slightly rubbing, but i can be a perfectionist . here is the car in question, ignore the gti badge, was on it when i brought it , now replaced with xs stuff. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y98/djinuk/djinuk1.jpg?t=1219084675 in that pic it actualyl appears to show more room than there actually is in the rear arch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianthemagical 1 Posted August 18, 2008 As i side note, i have a drifting friend who uses 195/50 15's. On a 9J rim. It does handle quite well though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
205Rallee 59 Posted August 18, 2008 I run 175 50 13 or 195 45 13 on a 7" Peugeot Talbot Sport Speedline rim and the 175's look quite stretched, handles well and doesn't touch the inner or outer arches on a Euro Rallye 205 even with a very low ride height. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djinuk 2 Posted August 19, 2008 pleased to see some more positive answers, well i will try it out and i can report my findings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
