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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: dam088888 on 29 September 2011, 20:23

Title: how big can i go
Post by: dam088888 on 29 September 2011, 20:23

Hi all got 1.8t golf and I have lowered it 55mm still on standard wheels how big can I go before I get rubbing

Title: Re: how big can i go
Post by: Deano2711 on 29 September 2011, 20:27

Mines lowered on 18's with no problems  :cool:

Title: Re: how big can i go
Post by: Wayne on 29 September 2011, 20:35

18" is the best all round choice.

Title: Re: how big can i go
Post by: s-l-i-x on 29 September 2011, 20:37

Depends on the width and ET of the wheel. A really wide 16" alloy will rub the arches if you're low enough.

Title: Re: how big can i go
Post by: GunnerCP on 29 September 2011, 22:15

i've got 19's.... look nice but makes the ride a tad too hard really, I'd stick with 18's for a daily driver.

Title: Re: how big can i go
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 30 September 2011, 17:28

Are you on 55mm springs or coils?

Title: Re: how big can i go
Post by: dam088888 on 30 September 2011, 18:11

55mm springs

Title: Re: how big can i go
Post by: GTI:Gibbo on 30 September 2011, 20:45

Go for a nice set of 18's mate.. Will look the dogs danglers with a 55mm drop  :wink: