Another wheel size question

Discussion in 'Non Technical' started by jantht05, Oct 17, 2013.

  1. jantht05

    jantht05 Member

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    Please don't flame me for asking.
    I know there's a thousand threads on this question which i have gone through but I am just confusing myself now.

    Long story short I blew a Tyre yesterday, and the other rear is on the way out as well. And instead of just buying new tyres I have found some new rims with tyres that I am hoping will fit because I need to get something on my car one way or another by end of tomorrow.

    Can someone please definitively advise if the following sizes will fit on a 91 TT 2+0.

    5x114.3
    18x9.5
    +40mm Offset

    Tyres:
    225/40/18
    235/40/18

    Some threads I have seen, seem to say that these are fine. And some make me second guess. Or I am just completely wrong :confused:
    If anyone could just say yes or no i would really really really appreciate it.
     
  2. MikeZ32

    MikeZ32 das Über member

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    they will fit.
     
  3. jantht05

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    Legend thanks mate. Do you think the guards would need rolling or anything like that? Or just stock standard fitment.
     
  4. MikeZ32

    MikeZ32 das Über member

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    they'll fit in just fine within the guards.

    if anything the tyres are a bit too skinny for those wheels.
     
  5. jantht05

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    I really appreciate your help mate. Thanks! :D
     
  6. jantht05

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    I think I've confirmed the following is fine and doesn't look half bad fitment wise either.
    Wheels 18x 9.5, 5x114.3, +20
    Tyres 225/40/18
    I can go grab these this afternoon from a shop, get them home and get them fitted tonight. thus meaning I have my daily back haha.
     
  7. lidz

    lidz Well-Known Member

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    18x9.5" +20 will poke in the rear a fair bit compared to the +40 you were talking about in your first post which would have gone on with literally nothing needed.
    Guard roll, lowered, camber & a bit of stretch will be needed now. 225 is to narrow a tyre too for a 9.5" wheel, although will look 'hektic' if that's your thing...

    If you insist on going this size then test fit before handing over your cash
     
  8. MikeZ32

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    THIS. +20 is not the same as +40.

    Get +40 if you want trouble free fitment. +20 will need more work to fit.
     
  9. jantht05

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    Cheers bud, nah I'm not feeling very "hektic" in the wallet haha
    I'm just settling for new tyres and leaving the dream of new rims for another day. Although I feel like I have learnt quite a bit today for when i eventually do.
     

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