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General => Cosmetic and bodywork matters => Topic started by: GOLF_MK on 03 April 2009, 18:20

Title: Waht wheels would be a better fit on my MK3?
Post by: GOLF_MK on 03 April 2009, 18:20

Don't really get the ET part of wheel fitment so which of these would be a better fit on a MK3 that is lowered 60/40?

17 x 8" ET33

17 x 7" ET35

17 x 8" ET35

Also how wide are the standard longbeach alloys?

Title: Re: Waht wheels would be a better fit on my MK3?
Post by: spunkymonkey on 03 April 2009, 18:43

16's are the best to be honest but if you insist on 17's the 7x17 with an et35-40 to be safe. but then safe is boring so an 8x17 with a 195 tyre is much more fun. Although still not as much fun as a 9x16 with a 195 tyre.

Title: Re: Waht wheels would be a better fit on my MK3?
Post by: GOLF_MK on 03 April 2009, 19:01

Haven't ruled out 16's and i do like BBS RX / RXIIs but most second hand sets i've seen have been shagged and expensive, hence looking at new 17s!

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Post by: boneybradley on 03 April 2009, 19:51

17's are ok but I find they give an unusual feeling on motorways etc (you will find it pulls lots when the cambers of off etc!) but as said an et35 on a 7" rim will be better (especially if lowered!)
16's are the best all rounders but there's amore limited choice (and can be more expensive as tryes cost more!)

Title: Re: Waht wheels would be a better fit on my MK3?
Post by: Wayne on 03 April 2009, 20:47

I ran 7x17 (et35) with 205/40/17's for 6mths drove fine and had no real issues with tramlining.

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Post by: GOLF_MK on 03 April 2009, 21:15

ok if it's not to be 16s then 17x7 ET35 it is then - thanks guys!

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Post by: Wayne on 03 April 2009, 23:55

This was mine if it helps.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/2008fs0011.jpg)

Title: Re: Waht wheels would be a better fit on my MK3?
Post by: GOLF_MK on 05 April 2009, 11:12

I love those rims on your old MK3 Wayned - do you miss it yet??!

Title: Re: Waht wheels would be a better fit on my MK3?
Post by: Wayne on 05 April 2009, 16:40

Quote from: GOLF_MK on 05 April 2009, 11:12

I love those rims on your old MK3 Wayned - do you miss it yet??!

No not really, what I replaced it with is so much better.

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Post by: GTi-Kid on 12 April 2009, 19:12

whats that lowered by???

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Post by: B-chi on 16 April 2009, 13:08

Does anyone know what those wheels are above on wayneds old golf?

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Post by: Wayne on 16 April 2009, 23:01

Quote from: GTi-Kid on 12 April 2009, 19:12

whats that lowered by???

It was running coilovers but around 60mm drop in that photo.

Title: Re: Waht wheels would be a better fit on my MK3?
Post by: Wayne on 16 April 2009, 23:02

Quote from: B-chi on 16 April 2009, 13:08

Does anyone know what those wheels are above on wayneds old golf?

They were SSW Speeds in 7x17 with 205/40/17 I got them in europe as they are no longer made in 5 stud now.

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Post by: B-chi on 17 April 2009, 16:21

I came twice when I saw that pic! LOL

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Post by: Wayne on 17 April 2009, 16:57

Quote from: B-chi on 17 April 2009, 16:21

I came twice when I saw that pic! LOL

To be honest they were something different looked at BBS's or Porsche wheels first but then went for these.