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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: chessplaya on 02 November 2005, 17:53

Title: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: chessplaya on 02 November 2005, 17:53

I have just bought a mk3 gti and i am thinking if replacing the old batterd 15"s with some 17"s.
Ive been told by a mate who works for "motor sport wheels" in bristol, that if they are more than 7.5" wide then they will rub! This pissed me off because i want to lower the car at least 40mm too.
Is this true and will i need to get the arches rolled? 

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: DUNNY on 02 November 2005, 18:03

 :sad:HI YES ANY MORE THAN THAT THEY WILL RUB I HAD AUDI TT RIMS ON THEY RUB SO HAD TO HAVE ARCHES ROLLED BUT THEY DO LOOK THE NUTS

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: carl on 02 November 2005, 22:29

yes they will rub if you go any bigger than 7.5
and also the tyres must be 205 40 17
my car is lowered 60mm and the tyres catch sometimes                                                                   

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y177/carljames/PICT0283.jpg)

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: golfpro on 03 November 2005, 08:39

mines on 17s with a 40mil drop and yes it rubs-a little-but really who cares? it looks schweet!

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: wag,en,volks on 03 November 2005, 10:17

im on 17" with 8" width and run coilovers and it touches a bit ,
 but that means its just low enough  :evil:

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: Cra1g on 06 November 2005, 16:47

Carl those alloys look sweet on that car.

Cra1g

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: Flying Custard on 13 November 2005, 22:26

Mine rub too but I pretend they don't...  :grin: :laugh:


(http://www.showoffyourcar.com/cars/VOLKSWAGEN/10077.JPG)

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: Icy on 14 November 2005, 04:22

mines 8x17s too 205/40
used to rub on old 215/40 tires tho :(

(http://images14.fotki.com/v220/photos/3/33057/126449/1-vi.jpg)

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: carl on 14 November 2005, 10:44

icy,that is 1 nice mk3,  :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:

Title: Re: 17" wheels on my mk3
Post by: Cra1g on 14 November 2005, 20:38

omfg icy that is 1 hella mint car  :cool:

Cra1g