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Offline Ben_1uk

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Wheels & Suspension
« on: 21 August 2008, 13:54 »
I already posted a thread like this a while back, but it was lost when the forum went down :sad:.

Basically, I'm after a set of 18" rims, probably BBS CHs, for my Golf. After plenty of help, I've settled on 194/45/18 profile tyres (I think they're the fatter ones) with an offset of ET38. However, I'm sure what drop to go for suspension-wise.

The car is used everyday so needs to be practical. I've been advised against anything lower than a 30-35mm drop if I don't want to compromise the ride quality, but I've read on here that 40mm is OK :huh:

The other indecision is whether to go for springs or springs & shocks??? The car has only done 38k miles so the shocks should be good for a while longer, plus a 30-40mm drop isn't too drastic. I've spoke to Joe at Midlands VW who also reckoned the shocks wouldn't need changing, but I don't want to cut any corners if that's what not having shocks is effectively doing (if that makes sense).

Please help guys.

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Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

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Re: Wheels & Suspension
« Reply #1 on: 21 August 2008, 14:06 »
BBS CH's are the badgers' nadgers' :cool:



I'd advise:-

Wheels:  8J x 18"  5 x 100  ET 35-38

Tyres:  225/40 R18

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Re: Wheels & Suspension
« Reply #2 on: 21 August 2008, 14:08 »
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Tyres:  225/40 R18

Are they the lower profile tyre?
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« Reply #3 on: 21 August 2008, 14:10 »
ps  Eibach -30 mm Springs on OEM shocks work a treat - Probably 10 times better than std!!  I've been running this set-up for a good 18 months, now (I think!! :grin:).

I can't comment on other set-ups though, I'm afraid.  (Apart from std, of course!).  :wink:
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Re: Wheels & Suspension
« Reply #4 on: 21 August 2008, 14:13 »
Quote from: Ben_1uk on 21 August 2008, 14:08
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Tyres:  225/40 R18

Are they the lower profile tyre?

Lower than what??

This is the tyre size you need to keep the rolling radius the same (i.e. keeps your speedo as accurate as possible). :afro:
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Re: Wheels & Suspension
« Reply #5 on: 21 August 2008, 14:15 »
pps  That tyre size you quoted doesn't exist, AFAIK!!!  :wink:
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Re: Wheels & Suspension
« Reply #6 on: 21 August 2008, 14:19 »
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pps  That tyre size you quoted doesn't exist, AFAIK!!! 

 :embarassed:

Any idea how much the red golf is dropped by in the below pic? It sits really nice
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Re: Wheels & Suspension
« Reply #7 on: 21 August 2008, 14:20 »
Quote from: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 21 August 2008, 14:15
pps  That tyre size you quoted doesn't exist, AFAIK!!!  :wink:

I think your right, looks made up :)
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« Reply #8 on: 21 August 2008, 14:27 »
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I think your right, looks made up

OK OK!!! :tongue:
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Re: Wheels & Suspension
« Reply #9 on: 22 August 2008, 09:10 »
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