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Posted by: ben1440 Oct 10 2005, 09:32 AM

I just got some EMPI 8 spoke wheels and i need to find tires to fit them. I am guessing it is a 15 inch wheel so am i looking for a 195/60r/15 or something like that? Any help much appreciated.

--Ben

Posted by: seanery Oct 10 2005, 09:35 AM

where did you get the wheels?
Are the VW offset or 914 offset?

There will be a difference in tire size that will fit.
IIRC, the vw offset will only allow a 165/SR 15-ish size,
but with the 914 offset you can get 195/60 15s to fit.

Posted by: McMark Oct 10 2005, 09:37 AM

With stock wheels, a 205 will fit most stock fendered cars. I'm not sure what the EMPI back spacing is, but that will affect the size of tires. 195 should be perfectly safe.

Posted by: ben1440 Oct 10 2005, 09:39 AM

Well i guess i need to do some more research. What can I do to figure this out?

Posted by: Aaron Cox Oct 10 2005, 09:48 AM

QUOTE (ben1440 @ Oct 10 2005, 08:39 AM)
Well i guess i need to do some more research. What can I do to figure this out?

pull a wheel and measure backspacing. measure from the INSIDE lip to the hub mating surface. 112mm or so.... is optimal