Correct size tyres ?

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Correct size tyres ?

Post by funky_monk_flying »

Hi all
just bought a set of genuine 17" vw alloy wheels for my Caddy

7.0j x 17h2 et54

What size tyres do I need to use to keep it standard

205/50 r17 or 225/45 r17 ?

Or is it something else?
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Re: Correct size tyres ?

Post by Baldspeed Racing »

I had 45's on my old 17's and they looked fine
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Re: Correct size tyres ?

Post by jackel »

Standard caddy size is 205 50 17 , 225 45 17 are fine though and generally cheaper .the new caddy are a little bigger though 2021+
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Re: Correct size tyres ?

Post by Grzesiek112 »

for 205/50R17 better is rims size 6,5j17
for 7x17 better is 225/45/17 - better rim protector
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Re: Correct size tyres ?

Post by funky_monk_flying »

Thanks

Went for 225 45 17 !
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