Tyre size for ATS cups on a Mk2?

**Depone** · 19-10-2010, 12:10 PM

Kinda bamboozled by this whole wheel offset and tire situation.

I'm thinking of getting 15x7 ATS cups for a Mk2...It is on adjustable coilovers and has been lowered..does that effect the offset?

I want the tires to have a bit of a sidewall but I want that chunky look that I see in so many done up Golfs.

I may need to talk to someone in person but what size tire would be best for that look?
Can I get a regular tire place in Melbourne to fit them
like that?

**velly_16v_cab** · 19-10-2010, 12:26 PM

195/50x15

**walshydub** · 19-10-2010, 12:29 PM

I'm going through the same issues http://www.vwwatercooled.org.au/f39/...s-51094-2.html
Also ATS's but not Cups...

**Depone** · 19-10-2010, 09:03 PM

Thanks guys..yeh just seen your post there.

It's a bit to get my head around..I mean I know what I like when I see
it but how that translates to tire size/wheel size I'm not sure.

Been looking at a few dif types of wheels but it's really down to that basketweave bbs look ( those are pricey, looks good though, or I get a copycat rim ) or the ATS cup.

Will hopefully get to a meetup and look at some set ups

**Jarred** · 19-10-2010, 10:26 PM

if you see some pics of ones you like, post up a pic, we may be able to guess the combo

**velly_16v_cab** · 20-10-2010, 07:45 AM

i cant see what the problem is, 7" isnt wide so you shouldnt have any problems...if you want to have a stretched look you will be looking at a small profile and a narrow tyre which will be pants IMO

**walshydub** · 20-10-2010, 08:14 AM

Originally Posted by Depone

Thanks guys..yeh just seen your post there.

It's a bit to get my head around..I mean I know what I like when I see
it but how that translates to tire size/wheel size I'm not sure.

Been looking at a few dif types of wheels but it's really down to that basketweave bbs look ( those are pricey, looks good though, or I get a copycat rim ) or the ATS cup.

Will hopefully get to a meetup and look at some set ups

Pretty much any wide 15" wheels will suit a MK2. Before i found my ATS's I was going to get a set of these;

or these;

Both in 15x8 ET25 which would sit very nicely

**velly_16v_cab** · 20-10-2010, 09:47 AM

8x15 is a nice size for a mk2

just be careful with the offsets!

the BMW RA's suit mk2's well are they have a ET13 (i think) and they are 15x7 but fill the arch nice.

I like the minilite style ones above, they are wicked