Rim sizes
12-01-2003, 07:24 PM
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Rim sizes
The rims on my 92 TT have 40P00 R and 40P05 L stamped on them What do these mean? Is there any type of identifying mark that will indicate the size of the rim? I need to replace one and they look like all the same size yet I've been told that the TT had two differnt size rime originally. The tires on my car are all the same size.
12-01-2003, 11:53 PM
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I'm Chillin
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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The TT are all 16's but are an inch wider in the back. Forget the number and look at the letter. R = Right and L = Left. The wider one goes in the back and the skinny one goes up front. The rear wheel also has a slight dish to them compared to the front one's. If you have all the same wheels then someone probably changed them.
12-02-2003, 10:20 AM
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Thanks. I figured the rims had been swapped out for some reason. Also the ones marked "L" are on the right side and the "R" are on the left. Go figure. They all appear to be the same size as there is no noticable differences in how they look. Guess the only way to know for sure is to take one off and measure it.
12-02-2003, 11:35 AM
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Administrative Brown Guy
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Ontario, Canada
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The rims are directional. They are designed so that when they spin the direct air towards the brakes to cool them. On the TT the wider rims should be in back. Instead of trying to locate a pair of TT rear rims, you'll probably be better off just buying new rims. Rims of 8.5in or wider are preferable for the rear.
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