[Vwdiesel] tire size 2001 Golf?

[Patrick Dolan]

205s are a bit wide for the 6" rims on your Golf.  Yes, they will work, but they don't have ideal geometry for cornering loads, and they may cost a tiny bit of fuel mileage.  Personally, I like to be on 7" for 195s, but can live with 6.5 in a pinch.

----- Original Message -----
From: Matt Alkire <matt_lisa at sprynet.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010 10:41 pm
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] tire size 2001 Golf?

> I'm running 205/60R15's on my Golf with no ill effects.  I'm 
> currently running with Michelin's, but I've also used Sumitomo and 
> Yokohama with good results.
> 
> -Matt
> 
> On May 26, 2010, at 11:01 PM, Rolf Pechukas wrote:
> 
> > any reason NOT to put 205/60R15s on an 01 Golf?
> > better to stick with OEM size 195/65s?
> > if so, why?
> > 
> > replacing all four, any thoughts on following 4 possibilities?
> > any other (better) options?
> > 
> > Pirelli P4 @ $316.00
> > BFGoodrich Advantage T/A @ $300.00
> > Kumho eco Solus HM KR22 @ $276.00
> > Fuzion HRi @ $224.00
> > 
> > (leaning toward the Fuzions b/c they're so cheap! but still 
> decently rated)
> > 
> > thanks for any thoughts,
> > -- 
> > 
> > Rolf in MA
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