Do 19inch alloys rub?

[ice maiden]

Still trying to decide what to do on this one, but my question to you guys is, do 19's rub or am I best to stick to 18's?

Mine is a cupra R

 

[Icecavern]

If you get the right tyre profile they shouldn't

 

[ice maiden]

any idea what profile i need?

 

[Icecavern]

I would guess you'd be looking at either 30 or 35 depending on width.

 

[Dozer]

I have 19" on mine and they are fine, no rubbing at all. As long as you stick to a maximum of 8" wide with a 235/35/19 tyres you should be okay.

One thing I will say is that the lower profile tyres needed do make the ride very firm, If I had to choose again I think I would go with 18" as a compromise between looks and comfort.

Another thing to remember is the R has brembo brake calipers which makes fitting wheels a bit harder, they are quite wide and most of the time you need a small spacer to allow the wheels to clear.

 

[ChrisUK]

plus 19's = slower acceleration................

 

[ice maiden]

erk...................noooooooooooooo I have a need for speed