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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: AZIM on 28 August 2006, 11:08

Title: How wide should i go .
Post by: AZIM on 28 August 2006, 11:08

I'm doing up my 16v over the winter & have decided to refurb a set of BBS RM alloys .
I have both the standard 0.5" outers & a set of 1.5" outers (poss for sale ).
I love the pictures of golfs on wide RMs & was wondering which of the two following sizes of outers
to go for .
2" outers for 8" wide wheels
2.5" outers for 8.5" wide wheels .
195/45/15 rubber.
I need to be able to drive my car everyday but would like it too look super cool as well.
What work would i need to do to get the wheels to fit without rubbing .
Please help me come to the right decision .

Oh yeh , id like to keep the standard arches.

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: Organisys on 28 August 2006, 11:47

Hmmm It depends on how low the car is, and what the offset of the wheels is, but my guess is you are going to need arch mods even with the 8J width

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: AZIM on 28 August 2006, 13:01

I dont mind getting the arches rolled & later on i will be getting a fully adjustable FK suspension set up.

Ive  heard u need to get the arches pushed out a little to get the 8.5" RMs to fit without rubbing.

Any body got any idea how much this would cost & where in the midlands i can get this done ???

Anybody out there got the 2.5" outers on there RMs ,what issues have u had .

Any pics with mk2s with 8.5" RMs 

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: rowlers on 28 August 2006, 17:28

good luck with them - I've had most of my arches removed to get 7'' wheels in! It is lowered but even so, its going to be major work!

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: Organisys on 28 August 2006, 18:25

Well, my g60 is running 8J (I think, need to measure!) and the arches have been cut slightly and seam welded. The G60 front arches (back too?) have a bit more clearance anyway. I'd go for getting the arches pulled mate. Much tidier.

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: AZIM on 28 August 2006, 20:22

Organisys, what do you mean pulled ??
Does this involve pushing the whole arches & surrounding  panel flared out .

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: Organisys on 28 August 2006, 20:31

It means rolling the arch metal work outwards
like this
http://www.frost.co.uk/item_Detail.asp?productID=9108&frostProductName=Wheel%20Arch%20Roller

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: Mr Blue on 28 August 2006, 20:35

8's

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: Golf GIT on 29 August 2006, 00:28

I've got 7inch wheels on my mk2 that has standard arches and they rub with fat mates in the back or when I'm slamming it round a corner at speed so you'll defo need to get your arches rolled...

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: spiderman247 on 01 September 2006, 09:34

Same as golf GIT - I've got 225 tyres on mine with a 40mm lowered kit. Gonna need new tyres soon as they are getting chewed by the rivets that hold the plastic trim on the wheel arches  :cry:

I'm either going to put smaller tire's on next time or get the arches rolled. I might get away with 215s. :undecided:

I could always refuse to give the fat boys a lift  :laugh:

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: Organisys on 01 September 2006, 12:40

My Daily is on 7" wide ET38 wheels with 195 tyres, lowered about 40mm. With no rubbing at all with standard arches and trims. Like I said it all depends on wheel offset and the amount of lowering

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: golfpro on 01 September 2006, 13:01

you know you wana go as wide as you can! 8s would look wicked tho

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: AZIM on 02 September 2006, 16:43

Ive been giving it a lot of thought & have decided to stick with my BBS RMs which
in standard form are et33 6.5" .Im going to replace the standard 0.5" outer with a 1.5"
outer giving me a 7.5" alloy .(What et this equates to ?????)
  My reason for this is that im going to build a car from the parts ive already got,
thus keeping the costs down .Also i think his will be a nice compramise between
looks & practicallity.
  Regaurding arch rolling tools, i remember a guide in one of the golf mags on how
to build one  .Does anybody have any info on this or a  link to a page on this subject .
 Ive partlt polished one of the RMs & am quite chuffed :grin:, I think im going to refurb
them my self too . Any advice on the subject would be appreciated .

Title: Re: How wide should i go .
Post by: Golf GIT on 02 September 2006, 18:32

yeah. having fat mates is rubbish  :grin:
wish they would leave me alone and go and buy a volvo. Mind you its an easy way to get that lowered look... does nothing for performance tho  :rolleyes: