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jamoca
04-03-2009, 11:36 AM
I'm in a 2002 Passat TDI SE PD 130 with 15" alloys. My tyres are pretty worn and will need replacing in the next month or so (they've done just under 30k miles!). All the alloys are pretty curbed and the two rear ones are buckled - so I think it's probably time for some new ones.

Since remapping the car (to about 194bhp), I've found that the wheels can't handle the power very well, and I'd like quite a bit more grip. I'm trying to figure out whether to go for 17" or 18" wheels, and what sort of width - bearing in mind I'm on the standard SE suspension, not the sports suspension!

Any ideas?

P.S. - figures are 193.7bhp, 300.5 lb ft torque. :biglaugh:

paul b
04-03-2009, 11:39 AM
I'm in a 2002 Passat TDI SE PD 130 with 15" alloys. My tyres are pretty worn and will need replacing in the next month or so (they've done just under 30k miles!). All the alloys are pretty curbed and the two rear ones are buckled - so I think it's probably time for some new ones.

Since remapping the car (to about 194bhp), I've found that the wheels can't handle the power very well, and I'd like quite a bit more grip. I'm trying to figure out whether to go for 17" or 18" wheels, and what sort of width - bearing in mind I'm on the standard SE suspension, not the sports suspension!

Any ideas?

P.S. - figures are 193.7bhp, 300.5 lb ft torque. :biglaugh:
Some of the A6s of the same vintage use 17" wheels, although on the Sport suspension.

I reckon you'd be fine with 17s on it, 18s might make it look a bit 4x4ish if you know what I mean...

jamoca
12-03-2009, 05:23 PM
I do indeed, thanks! Any tips on tyre width?

Hex69
12-03-2009, 05:31 PM
I do indeed, thanks! Any tips on tyre width?

Which tyres have you got on at the mo 195s or 205s ?

195/65 R15s convert to the folowing

Tyre code Diameter Circumference Difference
---------- -------- ------------- ----------
225/45 R17 634 mm 1992 mm -0.03 %

235/40 R17 620 mm 1948 mm -2.32 %

235/45 R17 643 mm 2020 mm 1.39 %

245/40 R17 628 mm 1973 mm -1.06 %

http://www.alloywheels.com/tyrecalc.asp

paul b
12-03-2009, 10:36 PM
I run 235/45/17s on my A6 of the same vintage to your Passat.

(that's jamoca's, not yours Hex.)