wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 so is that to say that the factory 2008 spec b 215 tires wont fit 18x8 rims? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 they will fit, they'll have a bit of sidewall stretch though which in this case isn't enough to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 is going to a 18x8 over my stock 18x7.5 rims going to make that much of a difference in handling ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJMC Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Here is a link to a VWVortex thead that has some pictures of different tires on different wheels. I guess it's a trend to stretch the sidewall out as far as you can... http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?cmd=print&id=3720255 A little hard to see but... Front 18x8 215/40/18 Falken Ziex 912 Rear 18x9 225/40/18 Falken Ziex 512 http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b395/Chocrocket95/My%20R32/UndergroundMeachShoot037.jpg From, forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3735579 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 Factory rims are 18x7 if memory serves right, on the same rims with the narrowish oem tire stepping to a 18x8 might be counter productive if your goal is improved handling. We are talking very small difference though, not a night and day difference like going from the normal LGT RE92 all season tire to something classified as Ultra high Performance Summer tire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 sorry 18x7 is correct. the 08 spec b came with summer only tires. my goal is not to improve handling, it is to save money and get a nicer rim that could use my existing tires (so im not out the brand new tires i have) the rims i want only come in 18x7.5 or 18x8 size and id really like to use my tires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 if you stick to 7.5" you probably would never be able to notice the difference if you go to 8" the same is probably true but IMHO you can sell the old rims and tires as a package (especially if they are low mileage) and just step up to a 225 or 235 tire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 wow after checking vwvortex, 18x8 with 215 tires isnt nearly as streched as some of those guys are running.. did you see the 18x9 with 215 tires.. holy !@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I'm going to reserve my opinion on stretched tires leaving my thoughts as: It looks stupid and is potentially dangerous. These are the same people that choose one brand of coilovers over another because "it lets me slam it" and then complain that they can't drive their cars anywhere ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 haha that is so true, my right rear has a bit of road rash (the set has less than 7000kms) thats the life of my car right now 6500 on the odometer (km) so i mean the tires are still 98% tread, and one of the rims is scratched i was also thinking id get 18" winter nokian tires for my stock rims Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 I don't know the specifics of the spec-b off hand but my opinion is that (assuming they fit) you'd be better served ordering a set of 17" steelies for those winter tires possibly in a 205 width or whatever tirerack reccomends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 aftermarket 17s are cheaper or as cheap as steelies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 steelies add about 35$ to the winter tire order (per corner) last time i got a set of winter tires, depending on the size of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 aparently the rims i want also come in a 18x7.5, which is much closer to stock, although i wanted a wider a rim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 and tirerack doesnt list anything smaller than 18" rims for the specb even though i know they fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted July 10, 2008 Share Posted July 10, 2008 as well $69 is the cheapest rim of any kind they offer, in a 18". Ive never seen a 17 or 18" steel rim for that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 My tires arrived yesterday and today I brought the rims and tires to get mounted and balanced... hopefully I'll get them on there tomorrow or Friday! Do you guys think I should get an alignment, since I am increasing the overall diameter of my tires? Thanks,Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levish Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 You do not need a alignment for just a wheel / tire swap. If its been more than a couple of years since the last one it could not hurt though since there's a chance there may be some correction needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 You do not need a alignment for just a wheel / tire swap. If its been more than a couple of years since the last one it could not hurt though since there's a chance there may be some correction needed. No... I just had it aligned a month or two ago when I had the saggy butt shims installed on the rear strut mounts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE_1985 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 seems like if you ran an 8 inch wide wheel you would want a 235 or 245 my other car currently has 16x8s on it with falken 225/40/16s and they are streched a good bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportwagon Posted July 16, 2008 Author Share Posted July 16, 2008 I got 235/40/18... they look WIDE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_KT Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Post teh pics on PFF7s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sportwagon Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 They are on the car as of today... and I already snapped some pictures... check back very soon... they should be posted up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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