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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Chris#101 on 22 April 2012, 15:11
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Before I even start Yes I have tried using the 'search' How ever it closes my internet down on all the computers in my house :huh: Ive also tried it at work and does the same so not sure if there a forum error or something!?!?!
Anyway :grin:... Ive just brought some 35mm lowering springs ( didnt quite build enough courage to buy coilovers... yet)
Im wanting to fill out the arches without having to worry about rubbing. I will also be buying coilovers eventually so ideally I want to buy one set of spacers to keep for now and then.
Heres some details;
Tyres: 225/40/18
Et:35
18X 7.5j
thanks in advance :smiley:
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15mm spacers rear and 10mm front :wink:
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i have 15mm rear 5mm front with 225 40 18 8j et 35 so would of thought on 7.5j 10mm front and 20mm rear would be ok
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oww dear Now what advise should I go for, 15mm rears or 20mm :laugh:????
what size length wheel bolts am I going to need?
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I'm running 20mm rear spacers on 18x7.5j et38 wheels, with 225/40/18 tyres I got scrubbing, changing to 215/40/18 solved this.
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I'm running 20mm rear spacers on 18x7.5j et38 wheels, with 225/40/18 tyres I got scrubbing, changing to 215/40/18 solved this.
Sorry bud all this wheel number talk is new too me so youl have to bare with me :embarassed:
So are you saying that I will more than likely rub using 20mm spacers on my et35 wheels with 225/40/18 ???
have you got a project thread with pics of how your car sits ? :smiley:
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I'm running 20mm rear spacers on 18x7.5j et38 wheels, with 225/40/18 tyres I got scrubbing, changing to 215/40/18 solved this.
Sorry bud all this wheel number talk is new too me so youl have to bare with me :embarassed:
So are you saying that I will more than likely rub using 20mm spacers on my et35 wheels with 225/40/18 ???
have you got a project thread with pics of how your car sits ? :smiley:
Yeah basically, your wheels stick out 3mm further than mine did before I changed my tyres. It sat like this:
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/IMAG0108-1.jpg)
Now I've changed the tyres there is no scrubbing and it still sits nicely:
(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/DSC_0059a.jpg)
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when i had 20mm on rear caused havoc with arch paintwork
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yes but you was running a fat 9j wheel daz :grin: he as only got 7.5j et35
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Cheers for clearing that up dom :cool:
thats unreal haha exactly the same, year ,colour , doors, wheels, aerial, plate surround & plates as mine :grin:
looks very tidy bud :cool:
going by your sig im assuming there its lowered more than 35mm ??
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es but you was running a fat 9j wheel daz :grin: he as only got 7.5j et35
no mate when i had 20mm on the rears i had these on
(http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg335/dazvdubba/010.jpg)
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ah back in the day :grin: i remember now mate :embarassed: :grin:
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Buy wheels which fit out the box :cool:
ET30 9J
(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb74/kryptik_2010/golf/IMG_20110527_160232.jpg)
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Steve those are 'gaaaaawjuss :tongue: and I bet the price tag was too :grin:
Thanks for the input so far people :nerd:
Next question is, what length wheel bolts do I need to buy ???
thanks
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Standard bolts are M14x1.5 with 27mm thread (I think). If your running after market wheels then you'll need a tapered seat, but if your running OEM wheels then you'll need a radius seat.
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Standard bolts are M14x1.5 with 27mm thread (I think). If your running after market wheels then you'll need a tapered seat, but if your running OEM wheels then you'll need a radius seat.
So am I right in thinking il need 27mm+ 15mm(for spacer)= 42mm long bolts?
then same for the front?
I believe ive got oem wheel but il double check!!
How much was your car lowered in your pictures? bud
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The rears are down as low as they'll go with the adjusters still in, not sure about the front. Somewhere around 50mm at a guess :wink: