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Title: hi just bought my first gti 16v mark 3 today need some advice
Post by: richdabomb on 28 July 2009, 06:27

hi yes broke my virginity :evil: today got my first golf gti loving though a little bit of advice i want upgrade the alloys to 16" or 17" are there any limitations to the size that can be put on did here 17 can rub on rear wheel arches ??????? any one know. any recomandations on upgradeing brakes and suspension there so much out there bit confused   :huh:undecided:anything that fits and works well from past experiences??????  all advice gratefully recieved
rich

Title: Re: hi just bought my first gti 16v mark 3 today need some advice
Post by: gjroe78 on 28 July 2009, 09:43

Welcome along  :wink:

Title: Re: hi just bought my first gti 16v mark 3 today need some advice
Post by: Adam on 28 July 2009, 12:55

Welcome,

17 do rub, as long as you don't lower it too much all you need to do is trim a lil bit off the plastic arch.

Title: Re: hi just bought my first gti 16v mark 3 today need some advice
Post by: DrewiD on 28 July 2009, 14:08

welcome m8

Title: Re: hi just bought my first gti 16v mark 3 today need some advice
Post by: GOLF_STU on 28 July 2009, 20:47

welcome to the site  :cool:

Title: Re: hi just bought my first gti 16v mark 3 today need some advice
Post by: Len on 28 July 2009, 20:54

Welcome

17's are fine as long as you fit the correct tyre = 215/40
any bigger and it will rub.