Tyre size
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Old Timer
Tyre size
Current quandry: snow tyres from old Golf and being 100% sure they won't fit on new Golf.
Old Golf tyre size: 185/55 15
New Golf tyre size: 185/60 14
So, they're the same width, but I'm guessing the different rim diameter is gonna make it impossible to use the old snow tyres.
Anyone know for sure? And also, if the 55/60 bit in the middle is more flexible? The new Golf did not come with its original manual, so I don't know what other sizes are possible :O(
Old Golf tyre size: 185/55 15
New Golf tyre size: 185/60 14
So, they're the same width, but I'm guessing the different rim diameter is gonna make it impossible to use the old snow tyres.
Anyone know for sure? And also, if the 55/60 bit in the middle is more flexible? The new Golf did not come with its original manual, so I don't know what other sizes are possible :O(
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Posted
Old Timer
You are correct a 14 inch tyre will not fit on a 15 inch rim or vice versa. The 60/55 part is close enough not to make much difference.
Posted
Local Hero
as said. 185/60/14's are for a 14"rim and 185/55/15's for 15". the 60 or 55 bit is the sidewall hight in percentage of the width. so 55% of 185=101.75mm.
incidently, vw used 185/60/14's as standard size on mk2 gti's including 16v's. later 16v's had 15" rims with 185/55/15's.
incidently, vw used 185/60/14's as standard size on mk2 gti's including 16v's. later 16v's had 15" rims with 185/55/15's.
Posted
Old Timer
Thanks to both of you for the info.
And if anyone needs some 15" snow tyres, I'm yer girl :O)
(time to explore French ebay)
And if anyone needs some 15" snow tyres, I'm yer girl :O)
(time to explore French ebay)
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