Re: 205/55-14, YES

[Chris Krepski <ckrepski@storm.ca>]

You can get 205/55 14 Toyo RA1s.  I use them on my Golf  Yes, it's an R
compound, but in Canada it's cheaper than Dunlop SP8000s, and you can get good
wear out of them if you don't drive like an ass too much.  I got about 5 track
days, 6 autox and daily driving out of them (approx. 15000 km) this year, and
they're a blast to drive on, esp. in the rain at full tread depth.

Marc_Nguyen@mail.amsinc.com wrote:

> > The 205/55-14 tire, few make them, is the standard tire on the 16V GTI's.
> > It was put on a 6x14 Alloy Rim.  So if it fits the GTI wheel, it ought to
> > fit the Audi Quatro wheel.
>
> If I remember correctly, when I replaced the tires on my former '88 16V
> GTi, Pirelli and Yoko were the only manufacturers that made
> decent/affordable tires in the 205/55-14 size.  I think the P600 and Yoko
> 509 came in both H and V ratings.  I'm not sure if either tire model is
> still available, though.
>
> - Marc
> '85 urq
> '93 S4