Rim Sizes & Tire Widths

abhattan · 03-15-2013, 12:32 AM

Hello all! I'm looking in to getting some rims and tires and want to optimize contact patch and look! I know a bunch of guys running 18's and not really 19's. Is it possible, functional & worth putting 19's on? And what is the widest rim and tire seen on an MK3 that wasn't sticking out like the tire didn't fit on the rim or out the fender? Any help would be great fellas!

cre · 03-15-2013, 03:49 AM

I've ridden on 18's and 19's in a couple different MKIIIs. Unless your suspension is sloppy or you've got the best streets in the world both usually give a really shitty ride and terrible traction in cornering.

As for fitment, there's a thread in the FAQ on the topic.

abhattan · 03-16-2013, 02:25 AM

Thanks for the help!

03-15-2013, 12:32 AM	#1
abhattan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brentwood, New York Posts: 162	Rim Sizes & Tire Widths Hello all! I'm looking in to getting some rims and tires and want to optimize contact patch and look! I know a bunch of guys running 18's and not really 19's. Is it possible, functional & worth putting 19's on? And what is the widest rim and tire seen on an MK3 that wasn't sticking out like the tire didn't fit on the rim or out the fender? Any help would be great fellas! __________________ '91 Turbo Targa 5 Spd. '87 Corolla GT-S 5 Spd '91 Accord Daily Driver 5 Spd Soon to be rebuilt (All to some extent)

03-15-2013, 03:49 AM	#2
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03-16-2013, 02:25 AM	#3
abhattan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brentwood, New York Posts: 162	Thanks for the help! __________________ '91 Turbo Targa 5 Spd. '87 Corolla GT-S 5 Spd '91 Accord Daily Driver 5 Spd Soon to be rebuilt (All to some extent)

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