patpong_pete 0 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 TT Comps with225/45/17 will they fit on my highlinewithout rubbing its std ride and height (i know its going to need to be lowered)i would like to use them as they were fitted to the TTs when i bought themand when they burn down i can fit 205/40/17 or 195/40/17how low with coilovers can u go before they rub with 205/40/17thanks guy for all your help have a good weekend Link to post Share on other sites
matth76 1 Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 You should really have 40 profile instead of 45. 45 will increase the overall rolling radius making your gearing and speedo slightly out of sync.. so you think you are going 40mph for example when in fact you are going 45 etc. You may also experience scrubbing of the tyres on the wheel arches. I suspect it should be ok on standard ride height though. Should look cool when you get the height lowered and the 40 profile on. Just take it easy near the speed cameras! I would stick with 205 width. 195 is smaller than standard. I tried 195 width tyres on my standard 15" wheels and experience understeer in the wet going round roundabouts...to the extent bog standard astras etc could go quicker round corners in the wet!! I changed to 205 width and all back to normal.Good luck mate. Link to post Share on other sites
patpong_pete 0 Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Thanks Matt76 at least you gave repyso i will try the tyres only untill i can get some 205swhat make do you guys recormend?what coilovers FK Highsport ?thanks again Matth your always helpfull with your advice Link to post Share on other sites
Jk* 0 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I wouldnt risk it. Link to post Share on other sites
Earwig 89 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 You will more than likely scrape like hell with those tires on.If you plan on slamming it then you will rub without a doubt :-)Look for Toyo Proxes in 205/40/17 they are nice and sticky and wear well.FK highsports are very good as long as you maintain them well and by that I mean grease them on a regular basis :-)Mark. Link to post Share on other sites
patpong_pete 0 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 thanks guys all helpfully stuffso maybe sell the 225/45/17 on ebay -fleabayi just thought with the height clearance it would be finebut i guess they stickout quite a bit i might try them on and then go for a drivethanks again guys allways good to get others opinons Link to post Share on other sites
speed_freak 0 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I would definetly change the tyres mate i have 205/40/17 toyo proxys on my tt comps they are decent tyres my car is lowerd on koni adjustables and i have just had to have my arches rolled as it catched still with weight in the back of the car it still catches now abit but not as bad as wat it use to but they do look awsome wheels when on the car Link to post Share on other sites
patpong_pete 0 Posted March 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 speed_freakyour TT Comps where did u get them polished?and how much per wheelas i have seen many photos of your car and always looks show condtionhow much to roll the arches?Toyo Proxes 205/40/17 are they T1-S or T1-R how much and whats the diffrencethanks for your help and advice Link to post Share on other sites
kalv 0 Posted March 26, 2007 Report Share Posted March 26, 2007 I got 195/40/17 fitted to my TT comps.. I used to get a bit of rubbing with 205 (even with rolled rear arches!) - but you definately get the understeer in the wet.. Link to post Share on other sites
speed_freak 0 Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Hiya mate my wheels where already polished when i purchased them i do look after them and polish them regular it cost me £70 to get the arches rolled and that was including undersealing them aswell at a place in bradford if you need anymore details about the place pm me as for the toyo they are t1-r i think and they cost me about £260 or £270 for the 4 fitted at a place near to where i liveThanks for the comments on the car too its nice to no ppl like it as i love it just going to be adding a couple more bits to it over the next few months Link to post Share on other sites
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