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Rims and Tyres

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  • 07-11-2007 8:39am
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    Jonnykitedude
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys

    I bought a 2nd hand car recently and it has low profile tyres and rims which I HATE not due to the look but due to the ride.

    Im doing a lot of travelling to and from work and am looking for a set of alloy rims and tyres that are not low profile but cosmetically pleasing but theres a catch i want a cheap pair!!!

    The question im asking has anybody gone to the north to buy alloy rims and tyres?


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,454 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    what car have you got and what wheels are currently on it?


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    Jonnykitedude
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭Jonnykitedude


    Hi Colm

    Its a VW bora not sure what make or anyhting but the size of the alloys are 16inchs


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    PaulKK
    Registered Users Posts: 2,279 ✭✭✭PaulKK


    I dont think you'll be able to go much smaller than that tbh. Your looking at 15s instead and I doubt its worth splashing out for another set. In my opinion 15s are too small for vag cars anyway, they look like little castors on them.

    Would you consider putting a slightly larger profile on your 16s?

    I have 17s on my passat and the ride is a bit firm but nothing I cant live with... its only very noticable when going over those annoying little speed bumps.


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    Jonnykitedude
    Registered Users Posts: 827 ✭✭✭Jonnykitedude


    Id rather go with a smaller rim and bigger tyres if can be done?


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    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    According to my little bit of research (http://www.carfolio.com/specifications/models/car/?car=105358) Boras were supplied on 195/65 R 15 wheels/tyres at some point.

    I'd suggest a trip to the breaker's yard to see what's available out there.

    OP: what tyre size is on it at the moment?


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