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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: yorkshire_gti on 01 September 2009, 23:55

Title: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: yorkshire_gti on 01 September 2009, 23:55

I read that 195/40/17 wheels will fit on a mk3 golf but do u need coilovers
or will they fit on normal lowered shocks/springs?

I dont think the car is lowered too much  :undecided:

been looking for some 4x100 second hand 16 inch but not too many about i like..

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: Wayne on 02 September 2009, 00:01

Yes will fit, I ran 7x17 (et35) with 205/40/17's on coilovers however would also be fine with lowered set up if needed.

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: yorkshire_gti on 02 September 2009, 00:05

Thanks...

Its a 1.8 cabrio so no plastic arches to worry about..no idea how low it currently is

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/discsinc/cabrio.jpg)

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: Wayne on 02 September 2009, 00:05

Quote from: yorkshire_gti on 02 September 2009, 00:05

Thanks...

Its a 1.8 cabrio so no plastic arches to worry about..

Even better, I had to trim the metal lip a fraction on mine on the rear.

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: Wayne on 02 September 2009, 00:06

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Vw%20Golf/cal0801.jpg)

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: yorkshire_gti on 02 September 2009, 00:09

That looks great...just need to decide what wheels now..

does anybody like these for a blue cabrio with vw centres?

(http://i15.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/2b/56/0fba_35.JPG)

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: Wayne on 02 September 2009, 00:12

They are ok, bit common however.

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: yorkshire_gti on 02 September 2009, 00:15

mmm..just noticed that when i did a google image search  :undecided:

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: Andy-H on 02 September 2009, 10:12

Mine in me sig is lowered on 40mm springs & shocks with 17's on  :smiley:

Title: Re: 17 inch wheels on a mk3 golf....do u need coilovers
Post by: VR6-Joe on 02 September 2009, 11:27

I'd recommend going lower than 40mm if you're putting 17's on. My first Mk3 was 60mm front and 40mm rear and it still looked like a Land Rover lol!

I put coilovers on my second Mk3, did a few arch mods and just kept winding it down until it started to rub, then raised it up about 5mm all round :grin: