Introduction ... 92 GTI

[motocaddy]

absolutely LOVE the wheels and the car, just wish it had more low and better sized tires. then:

Some 185/55/15s are in order soon.

that really won't look any different than what you have now. i recommend some federal 165/50s. they're really cheap and i've been very happy with the performance. IMO, only size to run on 15x7s if you care about the stance.

here's some pics of mine on 15x7 et30 & et10 with 165/50s.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4491082...7623576647016/

[sssleepzzz]

bit of stretch on the tyres n more low n that will look great

[jrinne]

absolutely LOVE the wheels and the car, just wish it had more low and better sized tires. then:

that really won't look any different than what you have now. i recommend some federal 165/50s. they're really cheap and i've been very happy with the performance. IMO, only size to run on 15x7s if you care about the stance.

here's some pics of mine on 15x7 et30 & et10 with 165/50s.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/4491082...7623576647016/

So how do the 165s grip? I'm used to a pretty wide footprint, how do those tires handle spirited driving? How is road noise? Wet weather traction?

[motocaddy]

So how do the 165s grip? I'm used to a pretty wide footprint, how do those tires handle spirited driving? How is road noise? Wet weather traction?

i consider myself pretty sensitive to handling issues (lots of racing experience on 2 wheels) and I think they do just fine. i drive my car pretty hard at times and haven't pushed them past grip yet. i came from pretty good tires (dunlop direzza 195/40/16) and only feel a little less performance. the issue i noticed is that these feel a little uncertain when transitioning into a turn compared to the dunlops. i figure part of that is because the federals are a "touring" tread rather than performance. once you're in the turn, they're plenty confidence inspriring.

road noise is not an issue.

haven't had any issues with wet weather, but i always suggest taking it easy in mk2s. 2,300 lbs, no air bags or abs warrants backing it down a tick IMO.

[P78]

this looking real good

or those oem magic color hella's?

[jrinne]

this looking real good

or those oem magic color hella's?

Yes sir! Still need to install the flush fit rear center mount fog light in the bumper.

[Mixedupste]

I love this car and the colour, just not keen on the rear lights. but its your car mate!!

very clean car for the year! keep up the good work!

[Ska Dub]

Wow very clean! love the color. It will look fresh as fuck when you get some smaller tires and more low

[jrinne]

Wow very clean! love the color. It will look fresh as fuck when you get some smaller tires and more low

Thanks man! Thinkin of steppin down to a 195/45/15 to correct my stance.

Got this installed today ... Want to be seen on a foggy morning!

[exexpat]

Love everything but the tire size and rear fog. Interior is absolutely perfect and paint looks great.

If I were you I would wire up the factory fog in the tail lights. I had a Mk2 a few years back.Since I did rear window defrost delete on my Mk2, I used the rear defogger wire for the rear fog switch. If your defrost isn't working, I would do the same.

[MikeG]

I love it...normally I love a meaty tire setup but on this car less tire would look dope. Love what youve done so far...the tails have grown on me

[aldo56]

Love the car, impressed with the progress. I'd like to see less tyre too.

[kidGT]

looks good!! i love the color and i cant wait to see smaller tires on there

[jrinne]

I love it...normally I love a meaty tire setup but on this car less tire would look dope. Love what youve done so far...the tails have grown on me

Love the car, impressed with the progress. I'd like to see less tyre too.

looks good!! i love the color and i cant wait to see smaller tires on there

Thanks, and yeah, I will work towards a 195/45/15. I think that will handle my driving style and look MUCH better. Some more photos till then ...