Author Topic: what are the smallest diameter 14" tires available? (Read 4634 times)

BlackTieTD · « **on:** February 02, 2006, 10:45:09 am »

i figure i might as well try this one in this forum, maybe someone from overseas or california can help :lol:

i can get 195 45 14 and 165 45 15 which are 20.9" and 20.8" diameter respectively.

i'm looking for something pretty narrow, and low profile in a 14" since i won't be able to go any smaller diameter with 15" wheels.

195 40 14s are 20.1" diameter, but they are too wide for my purposes.

ideally, i'd like to find a 165 45 14, or there abouts. 19.8" diameter with that size.

any help?

vwmike · « **Reply #1 on:** February 02, 2006, 10:49:27 am »

The Toyo Proxes 195/45/14's are the only smaller 14" tires I know of. You're not going to find much for 14's. Maybe try Tuning Zubehor - they sell some scary tire sizes.

zyewdall · « **Reply #2 on:** February 02, 2006, 10:55:44 am »

Can we ask what you are going to do with them? Why not go to a 13" or 12" rim?

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2006, 11:05:04 am »

i need the smallest diameter possible for clearance. need to stay with OE rims, and the vehicle these are going on came with 14, 15 or 16". even if going with a non-factory 13" rim was an option (which to me, it isn't - and i don't think anyone makes anything in that size/bolt pattern anyway) they wouldn't clear the brakes.

..and i don't want to let the cat out of the bag any more than that :lol:

thanks for the tips guys, will try tuning zubehor.

commuter boy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2006, 06:37:39 pm »

VW made a 13" rim for the Foxes, it fits the Golfs/Jettas with the regular sized drums and discs, but not the Passats.

BlackTieTD · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2006, 07:47:48 pm »

for aircooled actually...not a diesel.