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I'm about to get some wheels refurbished and need to buy some new tyres for them as the ones on there won't fit under the arches.
Some thoughts please. I am thinking 185/45/15 but could go 195??? And could go 50 profile also.
Going for Toyo tyres so all sizes are a available
Need to order them tomorrow morning so anyone who can help with what 15 works well on 6.5 J 15 wheels would be a great help.
Thanks
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I'll be fitting r888 when the toyos wear out they have only done 100 miles and brand new but wish I'd bought the r888's first as I don't do many miles and have a decent amount of bhp to get down.
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185/45 for me then.
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This is 195/50/15's
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Pictures of my golf and also my before refurbish and look like poo but will be nice.
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How come you going back up?
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Now suspension. It is on coil overs and a pain in the ass as I have to slow to a crawl for speed humps and any other minor lump in the road. There is zero give which is great for the track but I only use it on the road so will be changing to lowering springs and spax or similar in place of the coil overs. Still be dropped but hopefully raise me by about 20-25 mm from current height.
I have 3 pricey jobs to do now the wheels are in motion
Fit the stainless 4 branch and have a new stainless exhaust fitted
Replace the water pump, thermostat and hoses
Do suspension.
Will have to be water pump next then decide on exhaust or suspension after that. Hopefully by this time next year they can all be completed.
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I'm at 320mm front and rear on that photo but it sits better on level ground
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Coil overs were on the car when I got it and about 10 years old so not sure how much life is left in them or even how to adjust pressure. But may investigate as only considered them for rude hight change and not pressure reduction and could save a few quid while I am at it.
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By raising coilovers it will allow them to have more travel which can also lead to a better ride.
I'd explore it as it's free.
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