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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: jimmyg on 21 September 2006, 16:13

Title: Wheels & Suspension
Post by: jimmyg on 21 September 2006, 16:13

Hello all, some newbie style questions coming up. Would like to tighten up the handling of my 1999 non turb. Could anyone give me some pointers on a decent wheel/tyre size and suspension package. Not got a massive budget but would be very grateful for some vw wisdom.

Cheers

Title: Re: Wheels & Suspension
Post by: Flipmode on 21 September 2006, 21:03

hello....i have 18" RS6 replicas on mine which came with reasonable tyres (not had any complaints about them at all) about £650 all in fitted. that was last november?? so you can prob get replicas packages cheaper now. U can fit 19" on mark 4s without any further mods i believe, depends what look u want to go for. If u on a budget suspension wise u just want a set of springs, Eibach are very good, 35mm-40mm drop prob paying about £150 for the parts.

Title: Re: Wheels & Suspension
Post by: jimmyg on 22 September 2006, 10:28

cheers. i was thinkning about some 18'' audi replicas.probbaly A8 rims. thanks for the advice

Title: Re: Wheels & Suspension
Post by: Rhyso on 22 September 2006, 17:25

if you want to tighten up the handling look at fitting a rear anti-roll bar. think they are around £180 or so  :undecided:

be careful when dropping the car too much.  If you go more than 45mm (i think) you'll have to change the front roll-bar as there isn't enough clearance.

most stuff is covered in the forum so have a search through  :wink:  then ask if it ain't covered  :smiley: