Recently bought a set of 15" anthracite pro race 1.2's shod in 205/50/15 Rainsport 3's for my 182 cup. Been really chuffed with the way the car handles and looks (pictures will follow when the weather improves, it is the North West after all).
I'm writing this because there's been a lot of discussion regarding 15" offset and tyre size which confused me no end so for anyone considering downsizing like I did here's what's worked for me.
The wheels are et40, and on Eibach Sportlines I have had no issues with rubbing at all. I know I'm not as low as most would like for 15's (unfortunately work car park prohibits me from going lower) but I think 205's help fill the arches.
So if you're after 205 tyres and get told by the wheel distributor that neither they nor the manufacturer recommend et40 (they tried to sell me et35 which I'm presuming would only work with 195 or a lot of camber) you shouldn't have problems.
I'm writing this because there's been a lot of discussion regarding 15" offset and tyre size which confused me no end so for anyone considering downsizing like I did here's what's worked for me.
The wheels are et40, and on Eibach Sportlines I have had no issues with rubbing at all. I know I'm not as low as most would like for 15's (unfortunately work car park prohibits me from going lower) but I think 205's help fill the arches.
So if you're after 205 tyres and get told by the wheel distributor that neither they nor the manufacturer recommend et40 (they tried to sell me et35 which I'm presuming would only work with 195 or a lot of camber) you shouldn't have problems.
