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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Cory on 02 November 2011, 17:19

Title: arch work for 7J ET13
Post by: Cory on 02 November 2011, 17:19

im thinking about buying some wheels that are 15' 7J ET13 and running them on the mk2, with about a 40mm drop. how much arch work would need to be done?

im a rookie when it comes to wheel fitments

Title: Re: arch work for 7J ET13
Post by: rob.043 on 03 November 2011, 11:50

I'll take a bit of a guess and say no work needed. I had 7j's at one point, cant remember the offset though, and had no issues with a 60mm drop. But its back on RA's and 40mm now....

Title: Re: arch work for 7J ET13
Post by: gavL on 03 November 2011, 15:09

It will need no work as long as the tyres aren't from a 4x4.

Title: Re: arch work for 7J ET13
Post by: Reasty on 03 November 2011, 16:21

I've got 8x16s with a 35mm offset and a 80mm drop,minor arch work on the front none on the back and dosnt rub at all ever!

Title: Re: arch work for 7J ET13
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 03 November 2011, 16:22

have you got the -40mm springs on now? if so go and measure how much room you have, you will prob need another 20-25mm outwards with those wheels assuming your wheels are standard. also will depend how stiff your springs are

Title: Re: arch work for 7J ET13
Post by: Cory on 04 November 2011, 00:05

thanks for the info guys. i got the car on coilies will have a check 2moro