2118's + 205 tyres = et38 or et43?

[Cup_Phil]

I've put a deposit down today on some new 2118's in 15"

I've ordered 205/50/15 tyres as I wanted a bit more rubber on the tarmac

I just realised when I got home though that speedline do ET38 and ET43 in the white 2118's

Which ones do I want?
Presumably ET38 to be close to the cup offset but then the 205 tyres will be 5mm wider on each side of the alloy - so ermmmm will they scrub?

I'm tempted to just get the ET43 ones and put 5mm spacers on if I want - as moving wheels out = easy. Moving them in without an angle grinder = tricky

PS. I'll be running coilovers and a decent drop next month

 

[Cup_Phil]

Actually never mind as I just stumbled upon this thread -> http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?218423-2118-s-Fitted-With-full-Photoshoot

They're ET43 and look **** on - so I'll stick to them

Close thread if you want

 

[Fred@BTM]

we ran 38's

 

[Cup_Phil]

Oh... hrmmmmm

 

[Dave.]

im running 38 and v low and no scrubbage, but thats on 195's

 

[The Boosh!]

im running 38 and v low and no scrubbage, but thats on 195's

Same as you.

205 width profile tyres are on average 30% more expensive than 195's as well, with no added benafit as far as I can tell.

 

[Dave.]

Agree, couldnt justify the extra expence!

 

[Daz.]

nowt wrong with 195's

Although to be old skool you should be running 185/55's

 

[Fred@BTM]

205/50 15's are way better than 195 IMO

 

[Austin-182]

Cant say about 50's but my 195 40's are to stretched, the front side walls have worn down, would get 205 next time

 

[Cup_Phil]

205/50 15's are way better than 195 IMO

Agreed - more tyre on the road and a bit of kerb-protection LOL

Glen at Revolution has spoken to speedline and we've gone with ET43

It might put the rear tyres a bit close to the shockers but I'd rather have to put some 3mm spacers in than get some wheels that stick out too far and rub