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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Cra1g on 08 October 2005, 23:37

Title: What size alloys with what size lowering springs?
Post by: Cra1g on 08 October 2005, 23:37
Hiya Lads & Lass's

I have a 1.4 MK3 Ryder, in Red.

And I want to have 17" alloys on there, but have it low enough so it looks tight. What would you recommend, from the following:

16" = 50mm
16" = 60mm drop

17" = 40mm drop
17" = 60mm drop.

Also I'm really liking the Wolfrace Street Octane alloys, think they'd suit my car really well, what do you think?

Title: Re: What size alloys with what size lowering springs?
Post by: carl on 09 October 2005, 22:45
if youve got 17in alloys i would lower it 60mm,
as it just doesnt look low enough when you lower 40mm,
ive 17in wheels on my mk3 lowered 60mm on ajustable coilovers and it looks sweet,
i would like it lower but ive got kids so im not aloud,
just a tip for you make sure you use 205 40 17 tyres or you will rub on arches.
hope this helps
Title: Re: What size alloys with what size lowering springs?
Post by: Dom Mk3 on 09 October 2005, 23:14
I've got mine lowered 60mm on 16's if that helps...

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/domosman/VW%20Golf%20Driver/borbet2.jpg)

no scrubbing but bear in mind you have to get the offset right as well
Title: Re: What size alloys with what size lowering springs?
Post by: Cra1g on 14 October 2005, 20:56
Thanks for the help guys, I got mine lowered 40mm, but I wish I went 60mm, but my ins said they wont alloy any lower than 40mm.

With Rear lights, Side Skirts, Lowering, Alloys and CAT 1 Toad Alarm, its only increased my insurance by £25.07 per ANNUM!

So as you can imagine I didnt want to change for Norwich Union.

And also what would be better, with 40mm Drop.

15" ?
16" ?
17" ?

And do you have any pics of cars lowered 40mm with these diffrent size alloys.

Thanks again guys!
Title: Re: What size alloys with what size lowering springs?
Post by: shabba_uk on 15 October 2005, 01:27
has any1 done 60mm with 15" alloys