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maximum tyre size for bay window?
megalania - August 2nd, 2006 at 07:55 PM

Hi guys and gals,
I currently have 225/50 R16 92h rubber on the front of my bus (76) and 225/60 R16 98h on the back and there is super minimal clearance on the back, and going by the sheen on the tyres I guess they are rubbing (currently restoring). What would be the maximum size that I could put on a standard height bay window bus that would not rub the guards? I have attached a pic of my bus. I am thinking of maybe going back to standards. Should I?

VWMA Editor - August 3rd, 2006 at 08:26 AM

The wheel offset is more likely the problem. If the wheels you have fitted have an offset well outside the standard specs for a Kombi, it won't make any difference which tyres you use. After 1970, standard ET is 41mm. Find the ET stamp on your alloys and compare.

megalania - August 3rd, 2006 at 08:33 AM

thanks VWMA editor, I will check them asap

megalania - August 3rd, 2006 at 08:58 AM

ok checked the rims and all I could find was a stamped code of I U 41. Is that a 41mm offset? There were no other stamps on the rims.Is there anywhere in particular I should look?

toplessbug - August 3rd, 2006 at 10:07 AM

6.photobucket.com/albums/l180/toplessbug_2006/HPIM0852.jpg

these are 215x60x16 on the rear and dont rub :beer:beer:beer

VWMA Editor - August 3rd, 2006 at 12:01 PM

It should be stamped ET with a number following. My alloy rims have the ET stamped on the outside near the wheel studs.

rocknrob - August 4th, 2006 at 04:52 AM

I've got 225/60/16 with ET 35 and have about 10mm clearance to trailing arm and body...perfect!

helbus - August 4th, 2006 at 06:56 PM

How do the front wheels fit on the rear? Maybe a slightly lower profile will clear a bit better.

We have 205/55/16 on our bus and they are perfecto