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Title: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: DAMOjarra on 06 February 2014, 07:51
Do you think 18" alloys are to big for a gti?
I currently have 18" sh!ttas on me car at the mo, not lowered yet but guna get some coil overs.  I'm looking to buy some new ones but am not sure if I should go smaller or get 18s again  . . Just after some opinions
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Nino on 06 February 2014, 07:57
Hell no im running 18's just watch how wide you get mate dont do what i did and get 8.5 and 9.5 you will need spacers lol anything 8j wide or smaller wont need spacers
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 06 February 2014, 10:05
Can be fitted. But IMO they look wrong 17s look best IMO and I always find 18s a harsh ride.
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Wayne on 06 February 2014, 10:50
17"s or 18"s are good choices on a mk4.
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: dom on 06 February 2014, 13:04
17's look too small on a MK4, 18's are the perfect size.
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: damien010685 on 06 February 2014, 13:38
18s best size IMO 17s look to small as niño knows all to much haha
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: DAMOjarra on 06 February 2014, 16:29
Cheers boys
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Carl! on 06 February 2014, 17:28
18's are perfect iko, fill arches out just right.
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Nino on 06 February 2014, 18:07
Quote from: damien010685 on 06 February 2014, 13:38
18s best size IMO 17s look to small as niño knows all to much haha

Yep lol below might help you make your choice, I have run 17's & 18's YES the 17's were a softer ride but as said above look to small, much prefer my 18's.
Red wheels are the 17's


(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/799x444q90/834/2ofl.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/543/uds4.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/537x716q90/850/c4gv.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/537x716q90/405/jkxr.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/811/photo50p.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/600x800q50/69/photo54yb.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/577/photo36t.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1360x578q90/138/g596.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/403x716q90/706/jmla.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/1360x765q90/577/w5fx.jpg)

Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: km on 06 February 2014, 18:19
good job you don't run brembos on those wheels nino.

clearance issues :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Nino on 06 February 2014, 18:56
Quote from: km on 06 February 2014, 18:19
good job you don't run brembos on those wheels nino.

clearance issues :lipsrsealed:

Im running 312mm setup thats good enough for me :)
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: DAMOjarra on 06 February 2014, 22:52
Been quoted £250 for used brembo's front calipers and disc n pads. Reckon that's a good price like??
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Nino on 06 February 2014, 23:18
yes very good
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: damien010685 on 07 February 2014, 01:54
Do u even have the need for brembos as u said previously you were on a budget as u previously mentioned...
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: DAMOjarra on 07 February 2014, 01:58
Course a need to stop the car don't i £250 is budget price
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: dom on 07 February 2014, 07:23
Quote from: DAMOjarra on 07 February 2014, 01:58
Course a need to stop the car don't i £250 is budget price

Where on earth have you found them that cheap?
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: DAMOjarra on 07 February 2014, 07:41
Secret dom, once ave purchased them al reveal
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Nino on 07 February 2014, 08:30
Ensure that you do lol
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: DAMOjarra on 07 February 2014, 09:29
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q714/damian2k12/Mobile%20Uploads/D182A8B4-9DC4-4154-BC4D-410ECC972CD6_zpsx7abcz93.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/damian2k12/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D182A8B4-9DC4-4154-BC4D-410ECC972CD6_zpsx7abcz93.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: barrym381 on 07 February 2014, 09:34
Quote from: DAMOjarra on 07 February 2014, 09:29
(http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/q714/damian2k12/Mobile%20Uploads/D182A8B4-9DC4-4154-BC4D-410ECC972CD6_zpsx7abcz93.jpg) (http://s1355.photobucket.com/user/damian2k12/media/Mobile%20Uploads/D182A8B4-9DC4-4154-BC4D-410ECC972CD6_zpsx7abcz93.jpg.html)
they are tiny  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: DAMOjarra on 07 February 2014, 09:40
Just been sent the picture, in two minds. Aye there small but still decent calipers but looked canny battered ha
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: barrym381 on 07 February 2014, 09:50
Quote from: DAMOjarra on 07 February 2014, 09:40
Just been sent the picture, in two minds. Aye there small but still decent calipers but looked canny battered ha
a was kidding on mate  :wink:
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: damien010685 on 07 February 2014, 17:38
Why does ure car not stop now lol  :grin:
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Gary#turbo on 08 February 2014, 20:50
I run 19s  :wink:
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: supramad77 on 08 February 2014, 21:41
Rolling 19"s on my gti 225 wide no fittment issues

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/supramad77/35d7ec9a.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/supramad77/media/35d7ec9a.jpg.html)
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Gary#turbo on 08 February 2014, 21:50
They sit nice mate
I hear tyre rub when locking the wheel tho  :evil:
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: supramad77 on 08 February 2014, 22:28
No scrubbing on mine rear looks lowered front I think is stock
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: Kruga on 09 February 2014, 13:29
17s too small
19s too big
18s just right
Title: Re: 18" alloys to big?
Post by: barrym381 on 09 February 2014, 13:38
Quote from: Kruga on 09 February 2014, 13:29
17s too small
19s too big
18s just right
guess your running 18s then  :whistle: