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Title: What size alloys
Post by: Sugar79 on 27 February 2005, 18:11

is best to fit on the golf? i heard that if i got 18's or 19's it could put a strain on the power steering and shorten its life, is this true?

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: richy on 27 February 2005, 20:22

The heavier the alloys, the more strain will be put on the steering/suspension system.  I've had 17" alloys and lowered suspension on my golf for about a year, and I have had to have some work done on the steering rack recently (luckily under warranty  :wink:), but I cannot be sure if this is due to my alloys and harder springs.   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: Sugar79 on 28 February 2005, 10:54

i dont know what to do, some golf's come with 17's dont they? so having them shouldnt be a problem?? but i really wanted some big wheels, but not if iam going created more problems for myself.  :sad:

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: topher on 28 February 2005, 11:31

18's will be fine. If 18 inch wheels feck your car up then there will be a lot of very angry R32 and mk4 Anniversary owners :grin: :laugh:

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: Sugar79 on 28 February 2005, 11:32

heh? :laugh:
also would how much roughly does it knock your speedo out by?

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: R32_T on 28 February 2005, 17:08

I've had 19"s for around a year with no problems, but would definatly recommend 18"s  :smiley:

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: topher on 28 February 2005, 18:49

it wont knock your speedo out as long as you use the correct profile tyres, which will keep the overall radius practically the same.

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: Sugar79 on 01 March 2005, 09:51

ok cool, thanx guys  :smiley:

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: richy on 01 March 2005, 23:09

You need 205/55/16 225/45/17 or 225/40/18 tyre profiles.  This will keep the radius almost exactly the same as your standard 195/65/15's.

Title: Re: What size alloys
Post by: frosticles on 06 March 2005, 13:02

18's are definitely the way to go IMO. Lower by 30-40mm and space them out at 15mm rear, 5mm front and they look the business.