Tyre size for a 16x8 rim

[ozgti]

They are BMW offset rims, and I'm raising the golf as -80mm is too low, I can't have the front spoiler on and get up my driveway-even at an angle!

[GoLfMan]

Ive got a 205/40 on a 7.5" Rim, anything over that scrubs on my Polo

Im sure I could squeeze a 215 on it... 225 just rubs everywhere

I'd be going 215 MAX!

[Mika]

Its a hard call! As i indicated in my first post I think a 205 is probly a bit too small.. But how wide can you go before you start scrubbing badly on an 8" rim. That has to be another concern surely.

That's more down to inappropriate rim choice for the car then! lol

In terms of the original question, he definitely needs a wider tyre.