15" wheels for Santa Pod use? - SEAT Cupra.net

Danny_B · 23-02-2010, 17:30

Afternoon all,

My mate has a spare set of 15" wheels with Toyo R888's and T1R's fitted to them.

Firstly, will 15s fit over standard brakes?

Secondly, will i benefit from running a smaller tyre, 195/50/R15 as opposed to 205/40/R17?

My current wheels are RS4 reps - 205/40/R17 and i have some crap budget tyres fitted.

My best 1/4 time is 14.1 using these same crap tyres.

Will i benefit from using the 15s with good rubber?

Cheers.

JB! · 23-02-2010, 17:37

i ran 15" mo's for a while:

you traction control will go spastic with 15's on the front and bigger on the rear tho!

*Ibiza125* · 23-02-2010, 19:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by JB!

you traction control will go spastic with 15's on the front and bigger on the rear tho!

Shouldn't have traction control when going up the strip anyway. In any racing circumstances even.

You can get calculators to see how much different the sizes will be if you search google.

You may see a difference. 16s are best though I would say for a good compromise. Others won't agree as I know a few that run 15s. I have considered it myself but managed to get a good deal on some 16s.

I would go for it bud. They should fit over standard brakes as long as the offset is the same.

Danny_B · 23-02-2010, 19:29

Sweet, just the info i wanted to hear!

Thanks guys.

p.s traction control is always off in my car

23-02-2010, 17:30	#1
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 268	15" wheels for Santa Pod use? Afternoon all, My mate has a spare set of 15" wheels with Toyo R888's and T1R's fitted to them. Firstly, will 15s fit over standard brakes? Secondly, will i benefit from running a smaller tyre, 195/50/R15 as opposed to 205/40/R17? My current wheels are RS4 reps - 205/40/R17 and i have some crap budget tyres fitted. My best 1/4 time is 14.1 using these same crap tyres. Will i benefit from using the 15s with good rubber? Cheers. __________________ 243bhp / 277 ftlb

23-02-2010, 17:37	#2
JB! Toight loike a Toiger Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Milton Keynes Posts: 370	i ran 15" mo's for a while: you traction control will go spastic with 15's on the front and bigger on the rear tho! __________________ 2002 MK3 Ibiza Cupra in Black, with Weitec GTN kit, Powerflex full bush kit, BFI Stage 0.5 Motor Mount Kit, Stage 1 remap and custom front bumper! Check out www.keyneondubs.com for VAG meets in the MK area!

23-02-2010, 19:29	#4
Danny_B Full Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Essex Posts: 268	Sweet, just the info i wanted to hear! Thanks guys. p.s traction control is always off in my car __________________ 243bhp / 277 ftlb

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