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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: jonesltd on 19 February 2012, 16:42
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Been told to get suspension then wheels but what suspension? Had/got coils fk street on mk4 all wound down. I need comfort or a little softer than what I got on mk4 now as its everyday use with 18s
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Been told to get suspension then wheels but what suspension? Had/got coils fk street on mk4 all wound down. I need comfort or a little softer than what I got on mk4 now as its everyday use with 18s
Who told you that?
They are an idiot.
The Mk6 is in a different league to the Mk4...the Mk4 is an ill handling, understeering barge with wallowy, under-damped suspension and ARBs made of string.
The Mk6 handles properly...so you don't need to change the suspension in order to make it corner.
I'm not surprised you had hard suspension on your Mk4 if you have cheap-ass FK coilovers wound all the way down.
On a Mk6, you need to do nothing for road use.
Lower it 20mm or so on quality springs if you want it to look better...but anything other than that, for road use, will ruin it.
Seriously, anyone that told you a road going GTI/GTD Mk6 (with properly designed and damped suspension with a multi-link back end) 'needs' suspension is a fool who hasn't got a clue what they are speaking about.
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They said as I wanted particular wheel that I may camber and will need to change suspension in order to achieve it
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertyaycoth3rd/6280737661/
That's a 9.5 et30 rear, low, and -3 camber. It will look rediculous at stock height/alignment.
But mine will be 9.5 rear with et 40
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertyaycoth3rd/6280737661/
That's a 9.5 et30 rear, low, and -3 camber. It will look rediculous at stock height/alignment.
But mine will be 9.5 rear with et 40
To be fair, and I think that most on here will agree with me, that sort of set up will never handle as well as stock however much money you throw at suspension.
If those looks are your thing, then fine, but expect to suffer compromises in terms of handling, comfort and general drivability. Maybe you would find the answers that you would like to hear on this subject over on Edition38?
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I just like those wheels unless there are some similar with perhaps 8j all round then it wouldn't be such an issue?
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Don't you read replies which aim to give you advice ie 9.5 is too big!!
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Alright calm down! I have just seen golfs with 9.5j that's all!!!
What about 8j or is that again too large?
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Don't you read replies which aim to give you advice ie 9.5 is too big!!
No he clearly doesn't.
If someone wants to buy a decent car and ruin it by dumping it in the weeds and 'cambering' it to achieve scene queen like 'tuck' and 'poke' so they can run stupidly wide wheels, let them get on with it.
You can lead a horse to water and all that.
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Alright calm down! I have just seen golfs with 9.5j that's all!!!
What about 8j or is that again too large?
Why on earth do you want 9.5" wide rear wheels on a FWD hatchback?
You have been told already that 8" will fit fine.
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Jus a tip that I have also already said before I am a she not a he :wink:
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Jus a tip that I have also already said before I am a she not a he :wink:
That would explain then.
Sorry, too good an opportunity to miss. :smiley:
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Hahaha!
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if you fit this wheels your on about you would have to remove the wheel well liners and then roll the arches. that would be pretty brave on a new car as its irreversible.
i wouldn't go wider than 8j on a golf.
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Spotted these which lookin at a picture with them on a mk5 they aint that bad
http://www.autoalloys.com/Search%20Alloy%20Wheels%20By%20Car/Volkswagen/Golf%20MK6%20(08%20On)/Golf%20Mk6%20(08%20On)%2018%20Alloys/18%20Washington%205x112
But dont know if they are 8j all round as I am guessing I cant go anymore than 8 not even 8.5j on a mk6?
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Spotted these which lookin at a picture with them on a mk5 they aint that bad
http://www.autoalloys.com/Search%20Alloy%20Wheels%20By%20Car/Volkswagen/Golf%20MK6%20(08%20On)/Golf%20Mk6%20(08%20On)%2018%20Alloys/18%20Washington%205x112
But dont know if they are 8j all round as I am guessing I cant go anymore than 8 not even 8.5j on a mk6?
I've told you this before!!!
Jesus wept!!!
You can go to 8.5" wide on a 225 tyre, ET52...and it's tight.
So tight that going to a 235 tyre can rub slightly.
I know...I have some.
YOU WILL NOT GET AN 8.5" WIDE WHEEL, ET40, TO FIT WITHOUT RUBBING.
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OKAY!
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Looking at the price of those wheels, I wouldn't expect them to be the best quality either.
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Or certainly wheels that loook the same. I havent checked the offset or anything but I do like the look of these :)
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Been told to get suspension then wheels but what suspension? Had/got coils fk street on mk4 all wound down. I need comfort or a little softer than what I got on mk4 now as its everyday use with 18s
What's wrong with the original 18" Monza's anyway [I'm assuming that's what you have] :undecided:
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they weigh more than the moon. but look class