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Title: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: buzzkip on 15 February 2010, 14:19

Hii all,

I was wondering whether or not my wheel arches would experience some rubbing if I stuck on some 17" BBS RS Split Rims on a 40mm lowered MK3.

Could anyone guide me on wheel size and lowering max?


Thank you,

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Deano2711 on 15 February 2010, 14:42

Hi Mate     17 inch rims will be fine Mate.  The pic in my sig is mine lowered 40mm rear and 60mm front with 17 inch wheels on and I get no rubbing. Others on here have lowered a lot more and have no trouble. 40mm drop will give you no problems Mate.     Cheers      Deano

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: buzzkip on 15 February 2010, 14:47

Awesome thanks!

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: buzzkip on 15 February 2010, 16:39

how about 18"?  :smiley:

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: shepgti on 15 February 2010, 16:43

Quote from: iAMarshall on 15 February 2010, 16:39

how about 18"?  :smiley:

get 19's (it will look proper bling :cool:)

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Rmachines on 15 February 2010, 16:48

Make it 20" and raise the car by 40mm?   :laugh:

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Wayne on 15 February 2010, 19:32

16"s is the better all round choice and will give you loads of room in the arches, 17"s will fit but may rub the rear arches.

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Deano2711 on 15 February 2010, 20:08

I have 17's fitted on mine and they do not rub (touch wood) but I think they are not right for the car and have done a deal for some 16 inch wheels and can't wait to fit these and get some new pictures took at the weekend.   

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: tomsdubs on 18 February 2010, 18:52

im down 35mm and my 17's only rub when a fatty gets in the back

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: christomk3gti on 18 February 2010, 19:11

Easy fix.

Dont allow fatties in. :afro:

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Andy-H on 18 February 2010, 19:33

Quote from: Rmachines on 15 February 2010, 16:48

Make it 20" and raise the car by 40mm?   :laugh:

That'll make the ladies wetter than an otters pocket  :wink:

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Winso on 18 February 2010, 21:26

Got 17inch TT comps on mine. Lowered on coilies but not totally slammed and I get rubbage when throwing it about a bit.

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: flash-derby on 19 February 2010, 15:55

Quote from: Winso on 18 February 2010, 21:26

Got 17inch TT comps on mine. Lowered on coilies but not totally slammed and I get rubbage when throwing it about a bit.

but looks awsome!!!

Title: will a 5x100 17" 8j fit on my mk 3 golf vr6 1995 ( five stud )
Post by: dicko on 10 August 2010, 23:55

Quote from: buzzkip on 15 February 2010, 14:19

Hii all,



Could anyone guide me on wheel size as in max size im looking at a 8j 17" 5x100 wheel and dnt know if it will fit my mk3 golf vr6 1995 5 stud i have 17" 5 stud tt comps on at the min with 205/40 tyers and fit well if this helps


Thank you,

Title: Re: will a 5x100 17" 8j fit on my mk 3 golf vr6 1995 ( five stud )
Post by: Wayne on 11 August 2010, 00:16

Quote from: dicko on 10 August 2010, 23:55

Quote from: buzzkip on 15 February 2010, 14:19

Hii all,



Could anyone guide me on wheel size as in max size im looking at a 8j 17" 5x100 wheel and dnt know if it will fit my mk3 golf vr6 1995 5 stud i have 17" 5 stud tt comps on at the min with 205/40 tyers and fit well if this helps


Thank you,

Yep just swap the tyres over also make sure they are 35 offset.

Title: Re: Max wheel MK3 vr6 ?
Post by: dicko on 11 August 2010, 00:38

thanks for that m8 it was just the 8j part i was thinking will it fit..... lol have had lots of ppl say yes no on the 8j

it got me thinking

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: archie837 on 11 August 2010, 07:39

i'm down 60 with 16's and I get rubbing over bigger bumps and backseat riders

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Dmonday on 11 August 2010, 08:56

Totally depends on tyres and offset :smiley:

im running 16's and my coilovers were 120mm maxed out without helper springs and cut bumpstops and no rubbing :grin: ...only my subframe on the floor

Dan

Title: Re: Max wheel size on 40mm lowered MK3?
Post by: Len on 11 August 2010, 09:27

Have run 17x8 wheels with 215/40's on with no trouble!