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These are definatly the main alternative that people go for....I've a week to think about it😀

 

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I assume the crosscilmate 2's are width 205 x 45. That must be very comfortable. Just a shame the roads aren't in a decent state to start with.

Looking at the 2022 tire test results, the more comfortable tyres loose some free and understeer more. So I guess that is the trade off, but not sure how much of this handling trade off you'd notice in the uk roads between the decent tyres......Whatever I go with I'll update with my thoughts.

 

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Cross Climate 2 @ 205/40 have gone on my car last week. I like the look of 45 but they’re not legal because of the speedo under-read but very happy overall.

How do you find the ride on the cross climate 2 @ 205/40 compared to the original Goodyears? Thanks

 

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Yep

Just looked up the cost of typical 195/45/17, yikes!

Yep they are expense in that size.......additionally looks like tyres have increased throughout the range of sizes.😔
Still working on this

 

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Like many of you I watched the latest Volkswizard video. That car was on 16's (eibach pro st s, like mine) and I did notice a bit of a bump in the ride at one point in the video, I think due to a change in the level of the road.
I think with the limited suspension travel, lightness and SWB there's only so far we can go with comfort on UK roads....even on 16's. On the flip side, it's fantastic in the twistes. Very neutral and lots of fun.
I'm still mulling over what yo do, but from all the views it's clear it will only improve😀

 

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Good thought, could well be...... I did like the 17" oz alleggerita's in the photo on the video... a lot.

 

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Unbelievable knowledge Mark!

I do like those wheels in silver...but yes very expensive......

 

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I did some research regarding oz 17" alleggerita. 6 weeks back order (minimum), so a no goer for me...weeks soon turn into months.
Saves some cash, I suppose.

 

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What's 6 weeks compared to 2 years of covid19 😉

Having slept on it I've decided to go for the oz 17" wheels....as long as the delivery doesn't get too silly.
As the wheels are wider (7"), now the question will be....
205x40x17 ...82mm sidewall or
215x40x17 ...86mm sidewall
🤣🤣🤣 I think I'll have lots of time to sleep on it!

 

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I believe the 205’s will look very slightly stretched on 17x7 will they not? The 215 will be a bit more square but not sure on the impact it’d have on the speedo?

Hi Frostliess, I'm enjoying your mod journey.

The pictures I've seen with those wheels are with the 205's. They look fine, similar to 195's on the Oswalds. With the 215 you'd get extra rim protection, but there's a limited tyre choice...the speedo should still under read very slightly.

Just a long wait now!

 

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What colour have you gone for?

I always looked at wheels, but mostly preferred the Oswalds. I saw the 17" OZ alleggerita in Silver in the latest Volkswizard video and fancied them. Hopefully it works!

 

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Cheers all. I'm tempted with pilot sports, only as I know them and know that they are on the softer side. But a cheaper tyre is not a bad idea.....there's soooo much grip with these light cars!

 

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View attachment 9567 These could be an option lots of people really rare them and you can't argue at that price!

Thanks for the links, some good price tyres there👍
215 seems the one to go for on a 7" wheel👍
Assy6 as well.....with the older generation asymmetric's and ps4 I couldn't really tell much difference on a golf (18")....ride and handling, so similar.

 

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Good points.
I think what I'll do (in nice weather) is gaffer tape cable (or something...) to the inside of the current front wheel /tyre. I can gauge the amount of space and go from there. It will all work out👍

 

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I've just called CLP automotive (wheel supplier) to double check the order. He expects the wheels to be shipped in the next week! I asked about tires...and guess what, he has a lowered up gti and has gone through ride experiences etc. He says that the most popular tyre choice for that size of wheel is 205x40. I asked about the 215 option and he'd be concerned about catching if spaced outwards - potentially on the outside (offset and larger diameter). I will go with the recommendation, probably with PS5's😀

 

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This post deserves repeating. Particularly re aquaplaning. Remember even the GTi barely weighs a tonne. Each increase in tyre width, for a given pattern and set of road conditions, reduces the speed at which control will be lost.

I can only agree with these posts. There are plenty of people happy with 205 width tyres and I'll be going with that recommendation. I assume 215 would be ok, but it's an assumption. I'm staying away as it seemlikely to rub

 

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If there was a narrower wheel option, then personally I would have probably gone for it (thinking of mk2 GTI,s etc) but they start at 7" wide...I guess wider is more popularthese days😄

Thinking about it.....safety wise it should be far superior than what's on there at present - night and day, no question. It will be an OEM fitting wheel, slightly different offset (less than most wheel spacers), with a far superior tyre (regarding its performance in all conditions), with an increased wall height and lighter wheel, meaning an improved ability to absorb road imperfections safely. The speedo will still be within tolerance. I will be letting my insurers know👍

 

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Thought this was interesting.....
I'd go for looks every day (mostly) 😀

Are lighter wheels really better?

We always hear that lightweight wheels are better, but do they actually make you go faster on track?

grassrootsmotorsports.com

 

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Thank you for this. It's good to see you're trying something different. I expect I'll probably be going with the alround option of PS5 on all 4 corners. I have eibach coilovers fitted and I'm finding the car very well balanced, so for me I think I'll try this first, but I did consider mixing the tyres front to back.
Stage 2 must be fantastic is this little light car.....one day!