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Offline Greeny

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wheels and mods'
« on: 13 April 2004, 20:46 »
Hi, new to site and to VW ownership. However best car I've had so far. Just bought 8"x17" rims, and will be putting 255/40/17's on them. Will this work ok on a Mk 4, or will I need to play with the suspension to adjust? The little man at the tyre garage tells me it should be fine. I am, of course, buying tyres from him (hmmm) Please bear in mind my only previous 'modding' experience was the addition of an air freshener. Vanilla it was............

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #1 on: 14 April 2004, 08:12 »
The wheel and tyre choice should be fine, you could even go for some slightly wider tyres with 8x17, but you might find that it will make your car look like an offroader! A set of lowering springs, or coilovers will sort this out, if it is a problem.

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #2 on: 14 April 2004, 09:15 »
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puts mind slightly at rest. Tempted by coilovers, flash brakes, performance chip, induction kits......pricey new hobby. Pleased the 'better half' thinks cars are 'sad and doesn't ask about prices. Off to earn some pennies dispensing justice. Nothing quite like spending u'r day bing lied to and fleeced!!

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #3 on: 14 April 2004, 09:41 »
Just re-read your post, I thought it said 205 tyres, not 255. I wouldnt go any wider than that. They will be great for grip, but with wider tyres comes the flip side of reduced peformance, and fuel consumption etc. Its a finley balanced choice between grip and drag. I think the widest I would want is probably about 225. They will still look huge, but shouldnt start adversely affecting you too much.
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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #4 on: 14 April 2004, 15:01 »
Hmmm. Ordered the buggers already!!! Will see if blokey at tyre place can adjust size as he looked up size in his little tyre book. Thankfully it's a TDi and not a V6. Should still be able to afford to run it. Never horse the car anyway. Off to procure K&N 57i kit. BH (better half) is blissfully unaware of my credit card activities. After all, when we got PC she did say no porn so only doing what I'm told!

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #5 on: 14 April 2004, 15:57 »
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are u a copper or a judge?? :o

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #6 on: 14 April 2004, 16:00 »
255???? WTF????

Its not a Corvette...

I might be wrong, but wouldnt that destroy ya turning circle?

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #7 on: 14 April 2004, 23:21 »
Judge?? Nah, I seem to have a reasonable grip on reality and know what year it is. And don't get me started on Magistrates....... With Probation Service at mo' but deal with the real 'nasties', fiddlers murderers etc. Bored though, so prob' try for fuzz in summer, although NOT traffic div'. Most of my colleauges should be locked up, are self harmers, a couple have been in the happy house on Sect 28's, and most keep the pharmacuetical industry booming, Prozac and the like. I just don't meet the criteria. And me boss is called Crawford. Really......

Re; turning circle, don't know. Tyre man says he can sharp sendthem back so well see. Crap waiting for wheels to arrive in post 'though. Has to be said, Edworthys are bloody efficent. Tim was spot on so well done fella.

Cheers blokes. Off for a poke around. Top site this just need to settle in.

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #8 on: 14 April 2004, 23:30 »
Surely that 255 size is wrong! thats well fat. would love to see the pics,  ;D

Its all better now very shiny, but now the windows have gone again! and shocks are squeaking like mice!!aarrgghhh

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Re:wheels and mods'
« Reply #9 on: 14 April 2004, 23:51 »
 :o Well I trust the bloke coz he's my cousin and is v. knowledgeable. However, I bet he makes the odd mistake and this is prob' one of 'em. His big Hi Q tyre guide book thing came up with the size, something to do with correct diameters fo gearing and speedo calibration????? Come to think of it heis rather stressed the mo', wife, kids, dogs, graft...

Pic's will be here when I read thread on other section and lift my ma's digi'  camera. Been in the gallery and there's some smooth motors on. Comp' v hot!!

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