tire issue?

94veedub · #1 (**permalink**) 11-14-2009, 10:50 AM

hey guys, well turning in a parkade the other day I got what seemed to be some rubbing noise,turning really hard both ways, i just want to confirm this would be the tire size. currently has 195/60/15, thats what was on it when i bought it,just curious if anyone knows that this size would be rubbing?
thanks

mcrow · #2 (**permalink**) 11-14-2009, 01:41 PM

That is a pretty big profile for a 15'' rim, the 60. Depending on the offset of the rim you are most likely rubbing on the inside wheel liner. Turn your wheels all the way (to when rubbing happens) and the feel is its touching the inside of wheel well.

Are you using VW rims or aftermarket?

94veedub · #3 (**permalink**) 11-14-2009, 04:17 PM

yeah i thought so too, they are some cheap ass aftermarkets, yeah i guess i should try that, i definatly want to go to some lower profile, i was think maybe even go down to a 14? what is the stock rim size? these are just the only wheels tyhat came with the car

mcrow · #4 (**permalink**) 11-15-2009, 01:55 AM

the stock size for 14's is like a 195/65/14 and on a vr6 with 15's they run a 205/50/15 i beleive.