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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: gizmomk3 on 21 July 2012, 20:14

Title: 17s
Post by: gizmomk3 on 21 July 2012, 20:14

Will 17inc wheels fit a mk3 that has been lowerd 40mm with out rubbing scraping or to much damage

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: The Candyman on 21 July 2012, 20:25

I don't generally have any probs but i get a tiny bit off scuffing on the outer wall of the tyre. No damage just wears away the info. I also have 205 40 17 maybe you could try 195 40 17

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: gizmomk3 on 21 July 2012, 20:38

That's good enuf for me lol got a set of 15s to go on but been offers sum 17s so keeping 15 for other project lol

Will pick them up Friday lol

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: The Candyman on 21 July 2012, 20:45

 :cool:

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: dubstar9 on 21 July 2012, 20:50

I have 17" but will be going down to 16" so I can have 9" wide at the rear  :cool:

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: Wayne on 21 July 2012, 20:52

All depends on the offset of the wheels, et35 will be fine anything else will be a little tight.

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: gti gaz on 22 July 2012, 22:58

personaly i would go for 16s but thats me  :grin:

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 22 July 2012, 23:02

16's are also my preference.

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: gizmomk3 on 23 July 2012, 00:19

Well iv got 15s and 17s to go on one set for car one set for toy lol

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: allsmiles on 23 July 2012, 03:20

16s get my vote, they look about right for the arch, any bigger and it will look a bit tonka!

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: Len on 23 July 2012, 12:41

Go play with Tonks toys!

17's look great!

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: Wayne on 23 July 2012, 14:01

Nothing wrong with 17"s on a mk3, this was mine.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Vw%20Golf/2008_1018golft0095.jpg)

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: JayNesbitt on 23 July 2012, 16:47

Quote from: Wayne on 23 July 2012, 14:01

Nothing wrong with 17"s on a mk3, this was mine.

(http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p51/jmfangio5/Vw%20Golf/2008_1018golft0095.jpg)

What's the name of those wheels Wayne? Always loved how they look!

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: Wayne on 23 July 2012, 23:57

Quote from: JayNesbitt on 23 July 2012, 16:47

What's the name of those wheels Wayne? Always loved how they look!

They were SSW Speeds in 7x17 with a 35 offset, they stopped making them ages ago and I got lucky at the time with one of the last sets.

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 23 July 2012, 23:59

Still a fan of those myself.

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: Wayne on 24 July 2012, 00:05

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 23 July 2012, 23:59

Still a fan of those myself.

I am still hoping one day to find another set for the vRS.

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 24 July 2012, 00:24

Just seen some 18's on a mk4 which looked good. the face appeared to be slightly more concaved as well.

Title: Re: 17s
Post by: JayNesbitt on 24 July 2012, 07:38

Such a classy looking design!

Splits are most people's top choice but a good mono can look amazing too