Which Combo?

CheyneX5 · Postby **CheyneX5** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:01 pm

95er wrote:I'll agree with sailaholic and get the 15x8's with 205/50/15. I reckon you'll regret getting the 7's or 7.5 later on. Stance-wise they will look more like stock rims.

You said you plan on fitting much wider rubber in the future. The 15x8 6UL's would be more versatile with tyre options ranging from 195/50/15 to 225/45/15 if need be.

Here are my 15x9's with 225/45/15. They still don't fill out the guards but that's the point with these wheels.

But to answer your question, go the 15x7.5 6UL's with 205 rubber

Thanks for such a detailed response mate.

I originally had my heart set on the 15x8 but I thought they were just unnecessary. However, there must be a reason everyone is getting them.

I guess what I want to know is how different will 15x8 feel opposed to 15x7 with a 205 tyre.

I feel my arm twisting back to the 15x8 now....

CheyneX5 · Postby **CheyneX5** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:02 pm

pcmx5 wrote:Cheyne,

Johnd on this forum has 205/50 x15 on et 35 15x7's and it will do exactly want you want, much bigger and you will have tyres sticking out or rubbing.

Looks much better than standard but has no drama associated with the fitment.You will also take a bit of the inbuilt speedo inaccuracy away as well!

Peter.

Another bonus re the speedo, I had read up on that but thanks for reminding me Peter.

I have seen Johns car before but I can't recall what the wheels looked like. Do you have a photo at all Peter?

Thanks mate.

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:05 pm

Cheyne, I've got 205s on a 15x7, you're welcome to borrow them for a day to have a scoot around and see what they feel like.

CheyneX5 · Postby **CheyneX5** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 9:14 pm

I'll keep that in mind Nik, thanks heaps

What offset are your MS03's?

hks_kansei · Postby **hks_kansei** » Sun Sep 11, 2011 10:38 pm

sailaholic · Postby **sailaholic** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 9:08 am

No, plohl hadn't started a garage yet. Would have taken a photo last night but didn't read the forum till this, morning. Get what your hart is set on, saves being disappointed latter. Plus 8 s will have better resale.

I wanted 8 s but save buying them new at about 700 each and not being sure they would fit, I didn't have much if an option.

I'll try and get plohl to take a photo, but should be pictures on the net.

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pcmx5 · Postby **pcmx5** » Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:55 pm

CheyneX5 wrote:
pcmx5 wrote:Cheyne,

Johnd on this forum has 205/50 x15 on et 35 15x7's and it will do exactly want you want, much bigger and you will have tyres sticking out or rubbing.

Looks much better than standard but has no drama associated with the fitment.You will also take a bit of the inbuilt speedo inaccuracy away as well!

Peter.

Another bonus re the speedo, I had read up on that but thanks for reminding me Peter.

I have seen Johns car before but I can't recall what the wheels looked like. Do you have a photo at all Peter?

Thanks mate.

Cheyne,

i am technically challenged but if you search my post in the for sale section Rota's 15x7 for sale Johnd posted a picture of his car.

Peter.

CheyneX5 · Postby **CheyneX5** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:17 am

Ok.

I think the decision is 15x8 and 205/50R15.

Thanks for all the help guys. I'll post some pictures when i eventually get them.

plohl · Postby **plohl** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 7:54 am

DSCF1044 by plohl, on Flickr

mine just after i got the 15x8s on. had 2 sets of rims in the car/boot haha. No passengers seat just to fit everything in.