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Classic Volkswagen Tires FAQ | Airkewld Which Tires should I use and why? - by Pete Skiba - PRO since 2002 | Airkewld.com | Updated on 12/5/24 Common question I get, possibly daily, is what tires do I recommend? Answer; It depends. If you are running a 15x4.5 wheel, you really have two options up front of a lowered VW. P165-60r15 P135sr15 If you are running a 15x5.5 wheel, you can run the P165-60r15 like this and it will look fine but the P135sr15 will look more stretched. In the rear with 15x4.5 wheels, you can run the factor 165sr15 tire or the P185-60r15 like this. The 165sr15 will give you more height and the P185 will give you more tread patch on the ground for improved braking and grip. On the 15x5.5's, the P185-60r15's will look nice, but a P205-65r15 like this will look meaty and extra aggressive. If you are into 17" wheels that vary between the 6.50" through 7.50" widths, we go with a P205-40r17 like this up front and a P215-45r17 like this in the rear. If you like white walls, try some 15" Wraps like this or 17" Wraps like this. This list will grow as the questions get asked so we can guide the #AirkewldArmy the best way possible. Related: What lug nuts do I need? | How to Bed in your new rotors Also: a PRO's Take | Product Advice & Recommendation "Have you read the install guide yet? Nope. Why? I know how to install disc brakes, it is not rocket science. - says the guy who is replacing his rear hubs for the 3rd time. What do we need to do, to provide you with the PRO advice to making all our products last for the life of the vehicle? Read the install guide." Trust is earned and reputation makes decisions easy. - Airkewld CEO Pete Skiba Product Keywords: Brake Parts, brake rotor, disc brake rotor, disc brake hub, disc master, disc brake master, disc brake master cylinder, reservoir, brake line switch