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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: the_stink on 29 April 2008, 14:37
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So I know everyone pretty much upgrades to 18" / 19" wheels I was thinking of doing something a bit differnt.
I was considering sticking with the 16" wheels i got but get them re furb'd in satin Black, now with this in mind how low can you go on 16" to the point where speed bumps dont become an issue? Im assuming you can go lower on 16" ?
Just though it would be a bit differnt, any comments welcome cheers
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personally I think 16's look lost on mk4's due to the massive arches
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shouldn't be able to go any lower on 16s than you could 19s because the rolling radius (wheel + tyre) is, or should be, exactly the same. On the 16s the profile is just larger.
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Naaaah, go for the 18's mate.
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thanks for your comments :grin:
few differnt opinions always good! someone put up some pics of thier red mkiv lowered on the standard wheels, had bacl and red interior and thought it didnt look too bad, i know what you mean about eh whels getting lost though
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its up to you mate but like others have said the golf does sport some pretty large arch space
wanna be different go extreme try putting 22's on her ;)
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lol would look like a monster truck! :grin:
i like the mkiv r32 wheels but also te new styl3 RS4's
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I've tried both 16's & 18's, & TBH, I'm itching to try some 17's. 18's looked miles better, but it made the car feel a bit more clumsy handling wise (performance was also hampered). That's why I went back to 16's. Anything bigger than 18's, & I think the proportions of the car start to go awry - It starts looking a bit 'Bigfoot', LOL!! :afro:
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Im hoping to get 17" New RS4 alloys like the pic below..... I think they look so darn good!
(http://www.finishlinewheels.com/specimg/gli-rs4-5-cropB485D.jpg)
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iv got 18's on mine but havent lowered yet, i dont think i have lost any ride quality to be honest, but i probably will once i get coilovers on. i had 17's on my astra and they looked and felt awesome, but like said above, the arches on the golf are so big that even 18's sometimes look small, see my signature below.....
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Im hoping to get 17" New RS4 alloys like the pic below..... I think they look so darn good!
(http://www.finishlinewheels.com/specimg/gli-rs4-5-cropB485D.jpg)
:drool:
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iv got 18's on mine but havent lowered yet, i dont think i have lost any ride quality to be honest, but i probably will once i get coilovers on. i had 17's on my astra and they looked and felt awesome, but like said above, the arches on the golf are so big that even 18's sometimes look small, see my signature below.....
They look sweet mate. Sealed it for me!! Im starting my new job in 2 weeks for the...dare i say it... the police. So, i may treat myself with my first payslip!! I'll post pics if i do!!
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H2H. i think 18's are the way to go for a golf :smiley:
i applied for the police before, didnt even hear back, lol. dont 2 years forensic science course an no one wants me so im a manager at ladbrokes lol.
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H2H. i think 18's are the way to go for a golf :smiley:
i applied for the police before, didnt even hear back, lol. dont 2 years forensic science course an no one wants me so im a manager at ladbrokes lol.
But you've got an awesome looking GTI mate, and in life, thats what counts!!
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heh yeah true, if everythig goes wrong iv always got my golf to sleep in :laugh:
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I am just loving the new RS4 !
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How much would a set of 17" New RS4 alloys be? while the wallet is open :cool:
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from what ive seen prob looking at about £600 +with tyres? or check out ebay :grin:
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i paid £425 for my brand new 18's delievred :huh:
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ahh bargin was that from wheel-base? ive been looking on there some nice wheels
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yeah it was. it was a mix up i wasnt sposed to have them so cheap. i originally ordered 17's in same wheel but they rung me 5 days later saying they dont actually sell them for 17's for the golf, so cn upgrade me free, try it if you like :laugh:
may end up with 17's tho so b careful...
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lol ahh good stuff order 17" hope for the upgrade :grin: but saying that 17" wouldnt be bad but im still undecided on the wheel front