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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: ollie bopsa on 11 October 2006, 19:57

Title: 17"s
Post by: ollie bopsa on 11 October 2006, 19:57

I have been a bit worried that my 17" alloys may not fit in the arches with these tyres on:  235/45/17

Will they!? Please help.

By the way, I'm not lazy. It's just I get my car on saturday so I haven't had the chance to check.

Title: Re: 17"s
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 11 October 2006, 20:22

Optimum size would be 215 45 17 - Well, on 17" VW Santa Monica's, anyway!

Depends on the width of the wheel, TBH.

Title: Re: 17"s
Post by: Adam-GTI-1.8T on 11 October 2006, 22:21

Im sure ive seen it been done before, not sure if they went straight on tho. hope this helps. :smiley:

Title: Re: 17"s
Post by: ollie bopsa on 12 October 2006, 09:00

Thanks for the replies.

I'm not sure exactly the width of the wheels but they look as if they are the same as the tyres.. 235....?

Wish me luck!

Title: Re: 17"s
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 12 October 2006, 10:11

They'll probably go under the arches ok - I have no problem with my 225's!

My main concern would be the 'wallowy' feeling you'd get when cornering/changing direction, if they were put on 7J x 17 wheels.  (Most rims that run 225 tyres are either 71/2J or 8J wide). :wink:

Title: Re: 17"s
Post by: paulm007 on 12 October 2006, 16:06

My 225/45/17'S are fine so 235's should fit? :smiley: