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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Bazza1975 on 08 September 2011, 13:42

Title: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
Post by: Bazza1975 on 08 September 2011, 13:42

Hi,

I'm hopefully going to get a 1995 mk3 8 valve GTI & have seen some nice wheels for it. The wheels are Calibre Vintage 17" X 8" et32. would they be the right offset for the GTI and what size tyres would be best as I want to lower it on some coilovers.

Which brings me on to my next question........

Are FK AK Street coilovers any good ? They're only about £220 & I realize that you only get what you pay for. or would I be better of going for the FK Highsport one's for £400 ?

Any help much appreciated.


Baz

Title: Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
Post by: Wayne on 08 September 2011, 15:48

205/40/17 or 195/40/17 would be the best size, you will need to trim the rear arches a little.

Title: Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
Post by: benvictors on 08 September 2011, 16:15

The offset is fine. FK coilys are good enough for a daily, running 17" rims at 8J yr probably only gonna get a max drop of 75mm on the front and 45mm drop on the rear so at them sort of heights the FK's will be sound  :wink:

Title: Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
Post by: Bazza1975 on 08 September 2011, 18:17

Cheers for the help.

I've read that AP coilovers are better, is this true ?

Title: Re: Tyre sizes & FK AK Coilovers
Post by: Wayne on 09 September 2011, 00:10

Quote from: Bazza1975 on 08 September 2011, 18:17

Cheers for the help.

I've read that AP coilovers are better, is this true ?

I believe so :afro: